The term liquid face lift refers to non-surgical facial rejuvenation using a combination of injectable facial fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Perlane in conjunction with a muscle paralytic like Botox or Dysport. A liquid face lift is not a really a face lift at all in the traditional sense. A true face lift is a surgical procedure that achieves permanent results by lifting and repositioning aging, sagging skin and soft tissue.
Instead of surgery, a liquid face lift uses injectables to achieve a more youthful appearance. Botox or Dysport are used to reduce dynamic wrinkles and fillers are injected to reduce static wrinkles and to add volume. Since it is a non-surgical procedure, a liquid face lift avoids the risk associated with a true surgical face lift.
A liquid face lift can achieve excellent results in the right patients. It is especially well suited for younger patients who have only minor to moderate skin laxity and wrinkles. These patients generally don’t need a surgical face lift. Patients who need more extensive rejuvenation and skin tightening are likely to be disappointed in the results of a liquid face lift.
A liquid face lift is less expensive than a surgical face lift, has minimal downtime, and the patient will see immediate results. However, unlike a surgical face lift, the results are only temporary and regular follow up treatments will be needed to maintain the results. A surgical face lift will achieve more permanent results.
Your plastic surgeon can help you decide whether you are a good candidate for a liquid face lift or whether another procedure such as a surgical face lift would be more appropriate.