Americans are living longer than ever, but more of us are concerned about the signs of aging. With the advancements in cosmetic procedures in recent years, it's more possible than ever to make our faces look smoother and younger… to make the years disappear!
However, not everyone wants to have major surgery such as a facelift because of the expense, recovery time, and general anesthesia. That's why alternatives to a facelift have surged in popularity.
If you're interested in turning back the clock and making your face look younger without committing to invasive surgery, our team has a full deck of versatile non-surgical options to reverse signs of aging. We are here to help you determine the best facelift surgery alternatives for you.
Botox injections are one of the best alternatives to a traditional facelift. This practical, affordable treatment lets you smooth wrinkles and lines on many parts of the face without undergoing surgery or general anesthesia.
Botox works by stopping facial muscles from receiving signals from the nerve cells. So, the muscles in treated areas freeze and shorten, making the skin look softer and firmer.
Botox isn't permanent, so you'll need to have new injections every four to six months. Expect it to take up to 72 hours after the procedure to see the results.
Facial fillers are another alternative option to facelifts that are just a fraction of the cost. Some of the most popular facial fillers include:
One of the best things about injectable facial fillers is that you will see results in 30 minutes or less. Plus, they last up to a year.
A chemical peel is a painless procedure without anesthesia that reduces age spots, blemishes, and uneven pigmentation. It also helps tremendously with wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, nose, and mouth.
In a chemical peel, your surgeon or healthcare professional applies a chemical to the skin that makes it exfoliate and peel. When the top layer of skin peels away, smooth, new skin is revealed.
Every chemical peel type uses different chemicals and produces different results. Your surgeon will tailor this procedure to fit your needs and desires. Chemical peels can be repeated every few months, and they can be combined with other non-invasive alternative facial procedures.
Laser treatments can be used to treat many skin imperfections in the face instead of getting a facelift. For example, lasers can reduce scarring, discoloration, wrinkles, and fine lines. They work by firing laser energy into the skin with several beams.
When the energy beams reach the deeper skin layers, it's absorbed as heat. This triggers your body's healing processes and creates new skin and proteins that look younger, smoother, and fresher.
The proteins support the health and strength of your skin, getting rid of the structures that lead to skin pigmentation and imperfections. The recovery period takes several days, and you'll notice that the appearance of your skin will slowly improve.
This gentle and effective skin rejuvenation technique addresses early signs of aging and sun damage using non-ablative fractional laser technology. The MOXI laser produces a controlled thermal effect that triggers your body’s natural healing process and activates fibroblasts to form new collagen and elastin, leading to smoother and healthier-looking skin. Results continue to build over time with this innovative light therapy treatment, and can last several months. We recommend touch-up sessions of this alternative facelift treatment once or twice a year.
Microneedling is a collagen-inducing, pain-free facial treatment that uses tiny needles to make micro holes in the facial skin. The process stimulates your skin's ability to heal, and as it does, it makes elastin and collagen. The healing process starts almost right away, and makes your skin smoother and fuller while reducing wrinkling and scarring.
This is one of the newer non-facelift alternatives. This procedure can be done in less than two hours. It involves putting thin threads under the skin, pulled back to smooth and lift the face. The thread ends are hidden, and you can see the results right away. Expect the results to last 18 months; at that point, the threads dissolve, and the body absorbs them.
LED or light-emitting diode therapy is a painless cosmetic procedure that uses different colored lights to target aging parts of the face. It treats wrinkles, discoloration, scarring, rosacea, and acne. Some patients also choose it to reduce facial redness and inflammation. This procedure is inexpensive, but you need several before you can see results.
This is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure for the face that uses ultrasonic waves to heat tissue below the skin, which triggers collagen production. This is an effective therapy that can fight the effects of gravity and time on your skin. You can repeat Ultherapy every 6-12 months. Note that it takes several months for collagen to develop, so results aren't seen immediately.
This is the latest generation of Broadband-Light (BBL) therapy developed by Sciton, and uses multiple wavelength filters to deliver repeated pulses to target pigmentation, superficial vascular lesions, skin laxity, and uneven texture. This is a great non-invasive alternative to getting a facelift.
It stands out from traditional IPL systems in that it features Intelligent Control and a Skin Positioning system that monitors movement across six axes to ensure uniform pulse delivery. Its advanced cooling sapphire crystal and software-guided pulses allow us to treat all areas with precision, eliminating stripes and ensuring consistent coverage.
HALO TRIBRID is the first laser procedure that integrates three independent wavelengths in a single handpiece to resurface both the epidermal and dermal layers for comprehensive skin renewal. Our clinicians customize treatment settings to your skin’s unique condition to target texture, tone, pigmentation, and long-term rejuvenation in just one session. Results can last years, and optimal outcomes are maintained with daily sun protection and proper skincare.
If you are wondering which facelift surgery alternative fits your aesthetic goals, the best way to find out is by scheduling an initial consultation with our team. When you visit our welcoming space, Dr. Aghayan will meet with you to discuss your medical history, skincare concerns, and treatment goals.
He will then thoroughly evaluate your skin and create a personalized treatment plan that may include one or multiple of these med spa treatments. This process is highly collaborative, and we want you to leave this first visit feeling informed, prepared, and excited for your journey toward a restored glow.
Have you been thinking of having a procedure to make your face look younger? Our team at Aprés Plastic Surgery understands that some clients want to reverse signs of aging but may not be ready to commit to invasive surgery, or may want a more natural-looking result. We are here to support you with a full deck of comprehensive non-surgical alternatives to a traditional facelift that offer transformative skin rejuvenation. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation and learn about the best facelift surgery alternatives for you.
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