No one likes the look of sagging skin or deep wrinkles. However, not everyone wants to undergo the cost, hassle, and downtime that is involved with plastic surgery to improve these signs of aging. Though plastic surgery may eventually become inevitable to truly achieve your skin goals, there are certain cosmetic procedures that can be performed that can delay the necessity for plastic surgery. One of those procedures is called a liquid facelift, and it’s performed by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Hershcovitch. Using a combination of gel fillers, liquid facelifts can revitalize your appearance by providing tighter, clearer skin that has stronger definition. Many patients are so satisfied with their results from a liquid facelift that actual plastic surgery is put on hold for years into the future.
What is a Liquid Facelift?
A liquid facelift involves injecting a smooth, soft gel made out of hyaluronic acid (HA) into areas of concern. This substance keeps the skin nourished and hydrated and is naturally occurring in our own bodies. However, as we age, HA is gradually depleted and can be mimicked by the injection of dermal fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, and Radiesse. The injectables can volumize the treatment area, lifting areas that have sagged and smoothing out deep lines and wrinkles. A completely safe procedure, these substances are absorbed back into the body over time, leaving no residue or negative side effects. These fillers are also easily reversible by the simple injection of an enzyme that dissolves their effects. Depending on the individual patient’s needs, the doctor will choose one or more of the available fillers to use in the liquid facelift treatment.
How is a Liquid Facelift Different from Plastic Surgery?
Unlike plastic surgery, liquid face lifts are non-invasive, reversible, and require little to no downtime or recovery. They are simple procedures that are performed in Dr. Hershcovitch’s office and are out-patient. A patient who receives a liquid facelift can generally return to their normal schedule the very next day with no side effects other than some mild swelling or bruising. Liquid facelifts are also less costly than plastic surgery and many believe them to produce more natural-looking results.
What is the Process of a Liquid Facelift?
The success behind a liquid facelift lies in the careful analysis of your facial anatomy and a detailed inventory of the areas you want treated. This allows Dr. Hershcovitch to make a detailed plan guiding him to place the right types of injections in the most desirable locations to provide natural, long-lasting results. One of the common areas treated with liquid facelifts is the cheekbone area as it tends to lose their definition for most people as they age. Care is also taken not to inject certain types of fillers like Radiesse near the lips or around the eyes as they do carry some risk of clumping.
The actual procedure usually takes less than an hour to perform and patients are released from the medical clinic shortly after completion.
Can a Liquid Facelift Delay the Need for Plastic Surgery?
The results of a liquid facelift are very similar to those of plastic surgery, so they can certainly delay the need for surgery for months or even years. Dr. Hershcovitch recommends that his patients who have a liquid facelift come in every few months for an evaluation and possible touch-up. However, since liquid facelifts are safe, they can be performed numerous times or can be repeated with different types of fillers that address the patients needs. Though there is no one answer to the question of how long these procedures can delay plastic surgery, most people find that these procedures can provide them years of the youthful-looking skin they desire.
Where Can I Get a Liquid Facelift?
Dr. Matt Hershcovitch specializes in cutting-edge procedures such as liquid facelifts in his office in Burbank, California. He has years of experience in providing his patients the most skilled and sophisticated treatments to keep them looking youthful no matter what their age. Dr. Hershcovitch performs all of his liquid facelift procedures personally in his state-of-the-art medical office. He listens to each patient to find out their unique goals for having cosmetic treatments and provides compassionate follow-up and continued care.
If you are interested in delaying the need for plastic surgery with a liquid facelift, contact board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, for more detailed information.
