When you want to refresh your look, but want to avoid surgery, it can seem that the alternatives may not be suitable to provide you with the rejuvenated look that you want.
In the past, many people turned to the traditional facelift to give their skin a plumper, tighter and wrinkle-free appearance which could last for several years. Surely an injection is unable to provide a similar effect?
With cosmetic surgery options that are available today, more people are turning to the surgery-free options as they are easier to undertake, have less associated risks and of course, they come with less recovery time or specialised after-care; a real plus in this go-go world!
But, when looking for a non-surgical facelift in London, what treatments are you likely to come across and what can they offer you over traditional facelifts? The answers may surprise you!
The Y-Lift
In cosmetic research, it has been established that a more refreshed, healthier appearance is based on the letter Y.
To help with this image, imagine the letter Y being placed over your face; there is a wideness near the top, which covers both your eyes and cheekbones, while the bottom includes your nose and your chin.
Undertaking this non-surgical facelift near London will help to accentuate your cheekbones, reduce hollowness around the eyes and refine your jawline and chin.
How is it performed?
The Y-Lift is performed through the injection of dermal fillers into customised areas in the face. It is suitable for all healthy adults aged between 25 and 80.
Benefits over traditional face-lift
The Y-Lift requires no incisions or anaesthetic and can provide instant results.
Recovery and aftercare is minimal, and you will be able to apply make-up to the injection sites 6 hours after surgery. Be sure to avoid hot or cold stimuli to the area until all swelling has reduced; heat and excess cooling can damage the fillers.
Sculptra
Another popular non-surgical facelift near London, Sculptra is an injectable facelift, that prompts your body to produce more collagen, making your skin appear plumper while reducing both minimal and deep-set wrinkles.
The main ingredient used in this treatment is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a natural acid that is useful for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and creating a smoother surface to the skin.
How is it performed?
An anaesthetic cream will be applied to the targeted injection sites, to numb the area before the injection.
Once applied, your consultant will show you how to massage the area, to ensure that the PLLA is distributed equally across the sub-surfaces of your skin.
Benefits over traditional face-lift
The end results work with the body’s natural processes, so the final results will look more natural; there is no scarring, no tightness or pulling of the skin and there is no associated risk from an anaesthetic.
There is minimal aftercare beyond the massaging and this procedure can have lasting effects for up to 5 years. Overall, it is also cheaper than a traditional, surgical facelift too. Perfect!
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