Liquid Face Lift

A Liquid Face Lift utilizes a combination of dermal fillers and Botox to provide a non-invasive answer for patients wanting to rejuvenate their face and have a more youthful look. Frequently seeking less invasive treatments patients are looking for Safety, Comfort and Beauty at a Cost that is more affordable. Non surgical procedures that do not involve general anesthesia and long periods of healing from surgical wounds, while not without risk are well tolerated and give near instant and beautiful results.
New rejuvenation and enhancement products from Allergan, BioForm, are using Hyaluronic acid as a main choice for facial and lip rejuvenation and enhancement. These products are safe, and natural appearing, long lasting and can turn on skin collagen production. Aging faces suffer loss of volume of fat in the upper face that results in laxity at the jaw line, the appearance of “tear” trough lines, and deepening of nasolabial lines, the lines from the nose to mouth.
In Facial rejuvenation with the use of Allergan’s Juvèderm Ultra or Ultra Plus, often nasolabial fold lines will decrease of even disappear with the restoration of the upper face volume. Remaining nasolabial lines can be filled. Lip volume, which declines with age or can simply be less than desired in some individuals, can be restored or enhanced with these products as well. It is important to study anatomical land marks of the face at rest and in motion  study before and after restoration and rejuvenation. Attention to these details are vital to a natural appearing outcome.

To avoid a “done” look, it is essential to note the facial structure with photograph and when possible to have a photographic history from the patient. And for patients who want more pronounced lips or cheek augmentation it is still possible to achieve this with a natural looking result, with the Hyaluronic acid products because they are safe, and soft and provide a long lasting natural looking result. In most cases there is minimal swelling, and purpura (bruising) can be controlled with pretreatment and post treatment with product such as Auriderm. 

Reasons for the Liquid Face Lift
Gentle lift of individual (or overall) facial features
Reduced wrinkles, creases or folds
Restoration of natural, curved facial contours
A more rested, energetic look 
A friendlier more turned up smile 

The liquid in Liquid Facelift is the dermal filler and Botox these combine to produce beautiful stand alone results. Whenever possible,  it is my practice to combine these Liquid injectable treatments with ALMA’s Laser 360, a multi layered approach to skin rejuvenation delivered over a 60 day period. Using a Photofacial for sun damage brown and red spots, Fractionated Pixel Laser for fine lines and skin resurfacing and ACCENT XL for skin tightening, instant eye lift to the under eye areas, and spot volume reduction (under the chin for example), to provide the finishing touches to the total facial rejuvenation. 360 degrees of beautiful facial rejuvenation in 60 days. The result with combination treatments of dermal fillers, botox and lasers gives  restoration of beautiful facial shape and youthful skin that is stronger and younger and returns the skin to its youthful collagen producing phases, helping to sustain the results over time.

Bruce E. Thompson, M.D. LaserDoc, where science meets art. 1950 Mountain Blvd. Ste 7 Oakland CA 94619 (510) 339-7546 Copyright (c) 2009 LaserDoc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.