If you feel like you aren’t enjoying your makeup from 24K Beauty Cosmetics like you used to, you may be considering a facelift. Did you know that there are different kinds of facelifts? There’s the traditional surgical facelift, and there’s the liquid facelift. Which type you go with is determined by what your aesthetic goals are.
What’s the Difference Between a Liquid & Surgical Facelift?
The main difference between a liquid and surgical facelift is how the procedure is performed. Liquid facelifts entail using injectables like neurotoxin and filler to restore volume and reduce wrinkles, while surgical facelifts involve making incisions and literally lifting the skin.
Another difference between the two procedures is who is an ideal candidate. Liquid facelifts are ideal for younger people who are showing the first signs of aging and who are looking to address volume loss and a hollow appearance. Surgical facelifts are for candidates who are experiencing skin sagging and moderate to severe skin laxity.
Finally, the results are different whether you opt for a liquid or surgical facelift. Liquid facelifts, unlike the name suggests, do not actually lift the face, but rather restore volume to create improvement in facial contour, higher and fuller cheeks, and a more defined jawline. Surgical facelifts, on the other hand, more effectively tighten the skin to address sagging areas and deep creases. They are also more beneficial for rejuvenating the neck.
The Mirror Test
To determine whether you’d benefit from a surgical facelift over a liquid one, you can perform the mirror test. To perform this, simply stand in front of the mirror and use your fingers to lift the skin on the sides of the face. If you notice a significant improvement, a traditional surgical facelift would benefit you. If you don’t see any improvement, you may be better off with a liquid facelift.
Benefit Over Time
Used properly, dermal fillers can help prolong the amount of time until a surgical facelift is needed. With long-term use, they can support the skin and slow sagging.
Complementary Procedures
When getting a facelift, many people choose to undergo other procedures at the same time, including:
- Fat transfer
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Brow lift
- Liposuction
For more information about liquid and surgical facelifts or to schedule an appointment with an expert plastic surgeon, call Hampton Roads ENT today.