Time goes by so fast. It’s like one minute, you have a youthful facial appearance and complexion, and the next, years later, you’re noticing the indisputable effects of time and aging on your face and neck. There are all sorts of store-bought beauty products and treatments available that promise to minimize or erase many of the undesirable changes that you feel tarnish your skin’s appearance. And while those products offer temporary improvements, many require skill, continuous investments, and time that many people simply don’t have.
Facelifts are a great solution for those looking for a long-term to permanent alternative to over-the-counter and DIY beauty treatments. There are surgical and non-surgical facelift procedures available that provide amazing results. If you’re ready to stop the hands of time and turn back the clock on your appearance, you should consider having a facelift in Burbank, California, at the Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery clinic.
Continue reading to learn more about the types of surgical and nonsurgical facelift procedures offered by Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, M.D.
- What Is the Difference Between a Traditional Facelift and Mini Facelift?
- What Problems Do a Facelift/Mini Facelift Solve?
- The Benefits of Surgical Facelift/Mini Facelifts
- The Disadvantages of a Surgical Facelift/Mini Facelift
- What’s a Non-Surgical Facelift?
- Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments
- What Problems Can Non-Surgical Facelifts Solve?
- What Are the Advantages of Non-Surgical Facelifts?
- Possible Risks of Non-Surgical Facelifts
What Is the Difference Between a Traditional Facelift and Mini Facelift?
It’s common practice for those unhappy with their facial appearance to undergo a facelift. As popular as this type of procedure is, many are unaware there are two options that can provide desired results: a traditional facelift and a mini facelift.
The traditional facelift is ideal for those seeking to correct advanced aging issues, such as deep lines, sagging skin, volume loss, and other advanced signs of aging around their entire face and upper neck areas. The procedure removes excess skin, smooths wrinkles and deep folds, and lifts and tightens the skin so patients look younger and better and are more satisfied with their appearance.
A mini facelift is the less invasive version of the traditional facelift. Instead of targeting the entire face, the procedure corrects aging and cosmetic issues around the mid and lower sections of the face. The mini facelift is a great solution for men and women who want to improve their appearance without undergoing an extensive surgical procedure like a full facelift.
What Problems Does a Facelift/Mini Facelift Solve?
Traditional facelifts are suitable for individuals who want to make dramatic improvements to enhance their overall facial appearance. The procedure rejuvenates the skin and facial and neck features that are impacted by aging, environmental elements, and lifestyle and health changes, such as loose, sagging skin, deep lines, wrinkles, folds, and excess skin.
The mini facelift, on the other hand, is a more complex procedure that addresses cosmetic concerns on the lower half of the face, like reducing the appearance of sagging skin, wrinkles, and lines and contours of the chin/jawline, so patients have a youthful look. It restores symmetry to the face and eliminates loose skin while tightening the muscles and lifting drooping features.
The Benefits of Surgical Facelift/Mini Facelifts
Surgical facelift procedures offer considerable benefits for those interested in making dramatic changes to their face and overall appearance. The advantages of the traditional facelift include:
Erases wrinkles and lines: Lines and wrinkles often show up around the eyes, forehead, nose, and mouth. A full facelift redistributes fat deposits and lifts and tightens the underlayers to smooth the skin.
Tightens facial muscles: Aging decreases muscle elasticity, which causes the muscles and ligaments in the deep layers of the face to droop, weaken, and become loose. The skin starts to sag and hang on the face and neck. Surgical facelifts lift and tighten the facial muscles to reduce tension on the skin, so aging occurs more gracefully and at a slower rate.
Removes excess skin and bags: Aging causes the skin to droop and sag and eye bags to appear, causing the facial features to appear older than desired. Surgical facelifts remove excess skin and fat deposits, so patients look younger naturally.
Enhances the contours of the face: Aging and other factors cause the collagen and fat deposits in the underlying layers of the face to shift and leave behind sunken and hollow areas on the face and neck. It also causes the skin to wrinkle, droop, and sag in the jowls. Surgical facelifts smooth the skin and define the jawline and neck contours to improve the appearance.
Results are dramatic: The traditional facelift provides long-term to permanent changes to the appearance. With good skincare and healthy lifestyle habits, facelift results often last ten years or longer. Because aging is continuous, patients can opt for nonsurgical facelift treatments or even a mini facelift to target any undesirable changes that may occur afterward, in the years to come.
The mini facelift is less invasive than a complete facelift but offers the following benefits.
Improves skin texture: Wrinkles, lines, and hanging skin are often the first signs of aging to appear on the face. A mini facelift is a more conservative cosmetic procedure that smooths lines and wrinkles in the skin to rejuvenate the complexion.
Contours the jawline: Aging causes the skin to droop and fat to accumulate in the jawline, causing the appearance of a double chin and a rounder jawline. The mini facelift lifts the skin upward to tighten and redefine the jawline and eliminate excess fat in the jaw and chin areas.
Causes minimal scarring and less postoperative swelling and bruising: Mini facelifts use more complex techniques to correct cosmetic issues on the lower face. Because small incisions are made along the hairline and ears, patients experience minimal pain and discomfort and have faster recoveries.
Enhances appearance naturally: Mini facelift results are less dramatic than those provided by its traditional counterpart. But are more subtle and natural looking.
The Disadvantages of Surgical Facelift/Mini Facelifts
There are downsides to surgical facelifts to consider. The disadvantages of full and mini facelift procedures are:
- Infection
- Significant bruising
- Nerve damage
- Prolonged swelling or bleeding
- Undesirable outcome
- The need for additional or alternative procedures
Having your facelift surgery in Burbank, CA, performed by the area’s leading double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, MD, minimizes the above risks and ensures you end up with the natural and long-lasting results you desire.
What’s a Non-Surgical Facelift?
Non-surgical facelifts are cosmetic procedures that temporarily improve aesthetic imperfections on the face. They provide noticeable improvements to enhance overall appearance without the trial and error or ongoing financial investment of using cosmetic products, store-bought beauty procedures, and DIY treatments. Non-surgical facelifts are great solutions for those in need of minor enhancements, are unwilling or uncertain about surgery, or who are not ready for more invasive facelift alternatives.
Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments
Nonsurgical facelifts don’t provide the same dramatic or long-term benefits as traditional and mini facelifts. Still, they are very effective at minimizing the unpleasant and undesirable effects of blemishes and aging and enhancing the appearance of the skin. Dr. Matt Hershcovitch performs the following nonsurgical facelifts in Burbank, CA.
- Dermal Fillers
- Botox Injections
- Chemical Peels
- Liquid Facelifts
- Laser Resurfacing
What Problems Can Non-Surgical Facelifts Solve?
Non-surgical facelift procedures address specific cosmetic issues to enhance the appearance. They provide noticeable yet temporary improvements for the following types of concerns.
- Reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Plumps and smooths the skin and lips
- Evens complexion and skin tone
- Minimizes scarring, soothes acne, and treats certain skin conditions
- Gets rid of old, dry, and dull skin
Non-surgical facelifts in Burbank, CA, lift and tighten the skin to rejuvenate the appearance and don’t require the commitment of surgery.
What Are the Advantages of Non-Surgical Facelifts?
If you’re not sure if you can benefit from nonsurgical facelifts, consider these advantages:
- Same-day procedures
- General anesthesia is not required>
- Minimal downtime and recovery
- More affordable than surgical facelifts
- Temporary results
- Shorter procedure times
- Customizable results with subsequent treatments>
- Minimal aftercare
- Fewer risks
- Cost-effective for the short-term
Because aging impacts everyone differently, and patient expectations differ considerably, it’s recommended to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hershcovitch to learn if and which types of non-surgical facelift procedures are right for you.
The Possible Risks of Non-Surgical Facelift Procedures
Facelifts that don’t require surgery have significantly fewer risks than surgical procedures. They are safe, effective, and minimally invasive. However, there are the following risks to consider.
- Bleeding
- Dry, itchy, or peeling skin
- Blisters
- Bruises
- Infection
- Scars
- Burns
- Redness
- Swelling
- Hyperpigmentation
Dermal fillers and injection treatments come with additional, yet rare risks, such as rashes, fever, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.
Key Takeaways
Nonsurgical and surgical facelifts are excellent solutions that provide natural, looking results for anyone unhappy with their facial features due to aging, life, and health. But there are distinct pros and cons to consider. It’s important to see a highly skilled and qualified surgeon to minimize all potential risks and ensure a desirable outcome.
To schedule a facelift consultation or to learn which surgical or non-surgical facelift procedure is right for you, contact Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery today 818-206-2539!
