Nonsurgical Facelift
In Houston
Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation Without Surgery
Why Choose Athré Facial Plastics for a non-surgical facelift?
Athré Facial Plastics offers a personalized approach to non-surgical facelifts in Houston. Dr. Raghu Athré, a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon, uses his expertise to craft a treatment plan specific to your needs, utilizing advanced techniques like dermal fillers and stem cells for natural-looking enhancements.
Non-surgical Facelift at a Glance
- Natural-looking rejuvenation: Achieve a refreshed and youthful appearance without going under the knife.
- Personalized treatment plans: Dr. Athré tailors injectable treatments to your unique concerns for natural-looking enhancements.
- Minimal downtime: Get back to your daily routine quickly with minimal disruption.
- Gradual transformation: See subtle improvements over time, allowing you to control the pace of your rejuvenation.
- Safe and effective: Performed by a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon for optimal outcomes.
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What is a non-surgical facelift?
Non-surgical facelifts, just like surgical facelifts, restore and rejuvenate the face. As we age, we lose collagen and elastin. This results in sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and loss of volume. As tissues fall, the form of the face also changes. The signs of youth include a full face, lots of volume in the upper 1/3rd of the face, and definition along the jawline and neck.
The signs of aging include loss of the volume in the upper 1/3rd of the face and increased volume with loss of definition along the jawline and neck. So a youthful face is heart-shaped, whereas an aged face is round or square.
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What conditions does a non-surgical facelift address?
With a non-surgical facelift Houston patients can't expect the dramatic results of surgery, but they still get a powerful tool to address a range of age-related concerns:
- Fine lines and wrinkles: Fillers like Botox and dermal fillers effectively target wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet), forehead creases, and smile lines, smoothing and softening their appearance for a more youthful look.
- Loss of facial volume: Injectables like dermal fillers can restore lost volume in areas like the cheeks and temples, creating a lifted and more sculpted appearance.
- Skin laxity: Non-surgical skin tightening treatments can improve skin laxity, particularly on the jawline and neck area, for a more defined and youthful contour.
- Uneven skin tone: Dermal fillers can address concerns like hyperpigmentation and acne scars, creating a more even and radiant complexion.
By strategically using these non-surgical techniques, Dr. Athré can create a customized treatment plan to address your concerns and achieve natural-looking rejuvenation.
Types of Non-Surgical Facelifts
What is the non-surgical facelift procedure like?
Liquid Lift or Liquid Facelift
A liquid facelift is a cosmetic procedure designed to rejuvenate the face using dermal fillers and neuromodulators. Another name for this procedure is a liquid facelift. Dermal fillers are injectable agents such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Sculptra that increase volume. These agents are injected into the tissues to restore volume and create a slight lifting effect.
Restylane and Juvederm fall into the category of hyaluronic acid fillers. These filler agents look like a gel, and they work by drawing water into the tissues and holding on to water. Common injection sites include:
- Smile lines or melolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Jawline
- Chin
- Cheeks
- Under eyes
- Lips
Hyaluronic acid fillers usually last 6-12 months, depending on the type used and where it is injected.
Sculptra is a type of filler agent made of poly-L-lactic acid. This type of filler causes inflammation of the tissues and increases collagen growth. Sculptra is an excellent large-volume filler used for hollows of the temples and overall facial volume. It normally lasts about two years.
Neuromodulator agents are agents such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin. These medications stop muscles from moving. By stopping muscle motion, they soften wrinkles in the skin overlying the muscle.
Common target areas for neuromodulator injections include:
- Glabella: the area between the eyebrows. Injection here stops the vertical “elevens” wrinkles and horizontal rhytids (wrinkles)
- Crows feet: the area on the outside of the eyelids. Injections here soften the horizontal lines caused by smiling
- Forehead: Injections can stop the horizontal expression lines of the forehead
Brow: Combination injections can be used to elevate the lateral brow by 1.5-2 mm
Stem Cell Facelift
A Stem Cell Facelift uses stem cells from your own fat cells. Fat cells in your body offer a rich source of stem cells. Stem cells are cells that are “mother cells” and have not differentiated yet. So, stem cells can develop into new skin cells or new tissue cells. Stem cells are an important part of the repair and regeneration of soft tissues.
In a stem cell facelift, liposuction is performed either from the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. Fat cells in this area have a high concentration of stem cells. The harvested fat is micronized and injected into the face. The fat that is injected into the face is composed of micro fat. The micro fat increases the volume similar to dermal fillers. This technique is called Autologous fat transfer.
The injected fat has several advantages over dermal fillers including:
- You can use more fat. The average fat transfer patient uses >20 cc of fat. Twenty ccs of filler would be cost-prohibitive.
- Fat is more natural and gives a softer result.
- Fat is permanent.
- Fat causes no tissue reaction.
The other fraction in the micronized fat is nano-fat. Dr. Tonnard and Dr. Verpaele showed in their ground breaking research, that the technique we use to micronize fat has a high concentrations of stem cells. These stem cells can be injected into tissue planes to increase collagen production and repair much of the damage caused by aging.
The Stem Cell Facelift combines volume correction with fat along with a resurfacing procedure to enhance the quality of the skin.
Options for resurfacing include:
- A TCA chemical peel: TCA is applied to the face to increase collagen and increase skin thickness.
- Fraxel CO2 laser resurfacing: A fractionated CO2 laser is used to perform a mild laser peel to resurface the skin, increase skin remodeling, and enhance skin texture
Microneedling with stem cells: The nanofat stem cell mixture can be microneedled into the skin to improve collagen remodeling and production within the skin
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Non-surgical Facelift
A non-surgical facelift is not for every patient. The best patients for this procedure are patients with mild volume loss, overall very mild loss of skin tightness, and textural irregularities of the skin such as fine lines. Essentially, the best patients are those who are at the beginning stages of the aging process. These patients will experience a much lower recovery time than a standard surgical facelift procedure. Most non-surgical facelift patients can return to normal within 5-6 days, and sometimes sooner.
Patient selection is critical in achieving dramatic results. Patients who have significant laxity will be better served with an actual lifting procedure. This is why consultation with a board-certified surgeon is important. Dr. Athré is experienced with the whole spectrum of facial rejuvenation from non-surgical facelifts to the most complicated deep plane 3D facelift. This allows him to tailor a rejuvenation procedure to your needs and your anatomy to achieve your dream result.
Anesthesia for a Non-surgical Facelift
Most non-surgical facelifts are performed under local anesthesia or topical anesthesia.
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What are the benefits of a non-surgical facelift?
Our Houston non-surgical facelift offers a compelling alternative with a range of benefits:
Natural-looking enhancements for a subtly refreshed you: Non-surgical facelifts utilize injectable treatments like fillers and Botox to achieve subtle and natural-looking improvements. Unlike surgery, there's no dramatic change – just a gradual rejuvenation that enhances your natural beauty. Dr. Athré prioritizes a personalized approach, tailoring the treatment plan to your unique concerns and ensuring the results complement your facial features.
A gradual transformation you can control: Unlike surgery, where the results are immediate, a non-surgical facelift allows for a gradual transformation. You can see subtle improvements over time, allowing you to control the pace of your rejuvenation and feel confident throughout the process. This gradual approach can also help ease any anxieties you might have about changing your appearance.
Minimal downtime and quick recovery: One of the most significant advantages of a non-surgical facelift is the minimal downtime involved. Most injectable treatments require little to no recovery time, allowing you to get back to your daily routine quickly. This is ideal for people with busy schedules who don't want to be sidelined by extensive recovery.
A cost-effective approach: Compared to traditional facelift surgery, non-surgical facelifts are a more cost-effective option. While the exact cost can vary depending on the specific treatments used, it's generally a less expensive way to achieve a refreshed appearance.
Safe and effective treatments performed by a specialist: At Athré Facial Plastics, all non-surgical facelift procedures are performed by Dr. Raghu Athré, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. This expertise ensures the safe and effective execution of the treatment plan, maximizing your desired results while minimizing potential risks.
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Am I a candidate for a non-surgical facelift?
Everyone wants to look younger. Not everyone wants or is ready for a surgical procedure. This type of patient is ideal for a non-surgical facelift. Unlike traditional surgery, a non-surgical facelift allows for a gradual transformation with minimal downtime.
Dr. Athré guides you through the entire process, ensuring a balanced and harmonious result that complements your unique features. Schedule a consultation today and explore the possibilities of a non-surgical facelift at Athré Facial Plastics.
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Non-Surgical Facelift Recovery
Unlike surgical procedures, non-surgical facelifts require minimal downtime and recovery. You might experience some very slight discomfort during the injection. Dr. Athré will discuss this beforehand and provide options like numbing cream or ice packs to minimize any temporary sensation. There may also be minor redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites, but these side effects typically fade within a few days. The beauty of this approach is that you can resume your daily activities almost immediately.
To optimize your results, here are some simple aftercare tips: avoid strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours, minimize sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily (SPF 30 or higher), and maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper hydration and good nutrition. Dr. Athré will also schedule a follow-up appointment to assess your results and address any questions you may have.
A Renewed You
Non-Surgical Facelift Results
Now, let's talk about results! The key here is gradual improvement. While some fillers might provide visible results immediately, others take a few days or weeks to settle in and achieve their full effect. Dr. Athré will explain the specific timeline for each treatment used in your personalized plan. The ultimate goal is to achieve natural-looking enhancements. You'll notice a reduction in wrinkles, improved facial volume, and a more sculpted appearance, all while maintaining your unique features.
The longevity of your results depends on the type of fillers used. Fillers typically last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Dr. Athré will discuss the expected duration and recommend a personalized maintenance plan to help you sustain your refreshed look. Here's how you can further maximize those results: maintain a healthy lifestyle, and schedule follow-up treatments as needed.
Non-Surgical Facelift
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a non-surgical facelift varies depending on the specific treatments used, the amount of product needed, and the treatment area. During your consultation, Dr. Athré will provide a transparent cost breakdown based on your personalized plan.
For more dramatic results, surgical facelift procedures might be an option. Dr. Athré can discuss the pros and cons of both surgical and non-surgical approaches to help you make an informed decision.
Scheduling follow-up treatments with Dr. Athré can help you sustain your refreshed appearance.
Client Testimonial
“Very pleased with another visit to Dr. Athre. It was time to take 5 years off and he did it again in 10 minutes. Dr. Athre injects patients himself, rather than using a nurse aesthetician and I believe it makes all the difference in the world. Quick, painless and I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. He takes a conservative approach which results in a natural appearance. I’m not puffy nor over-filled, just subtly more youthful.”
