Our traditional concept of that most popular of anti-aging treatments, the face lift, has been given a complete overhaul by cutting-edge cosmetic surgeons. Concerned by the invasive procedures that a face lift typically entails, and the complications that arise from such surgeries, doctors have designed a non-invasive chemical procedure that gives you all the benefits of a standard face lift without the incisions and long periods of recovery. Through their utilization of the finest injectable filler and dermatological products currently on the market, alone and in combination, they can restore the skin on the face and eradicate blemishes like wrinkles and lines. Pulsed lights are then used to further enhance the rejuvenated look by adding radiance and clarity.

A liquid and light face lift is becoming increasingly renowned among patients as a preferred alternative for those who are afraid of surgery and the risks that it poses. The end result only moderately reduces aging effects as the position of the skin and underlying facial structure are not adjusted, but often, a subtle change is all that most women are looking for. Another advantage of this type of face lift is that it can be performed repeatedly by way of maintenance treatment, to continuously reduce the effects of aging as a person grows older.

The process itself first involves the use of Botox in conjunction with various dermal fillers to create a younger, more refreshed facial appearance. Botox is utilized to paralyze facial muscles, smoothing out wrinkles and creases, while the injectible filler solutions boost, plump and enhance the volume of selected areas, which also reduces lines. Extremely fine needles are used to introduce the liquid fillers, resulting in minimal discomfort and no need for anesthetics. The various injections themselves take less than an hour to complete. Among the areas treated are wrinkles around the eyes, eye bags and tear troughs, crow’s feet, worry and laugh or frown lines, acne scars and portions of the cheek and chin that require additional body. The cheeks and chin in particular can be remolded and shaped after the filler has been injected, to further define the features of the patient.

Once the liquid portion of the treatment has been concluded, the patient will receive a photofacial. Through the use of intense pulsed light, skin imperfections may be reduced, discoloration from pigment imbalance will be lightened, skin pores will be shrunk, age and liver spots will fade, and sun damage appearance will improve. The texture of the patient’s skin will be noticeably smoother and exude a healthy glow.

The combination of the two non-surgical treatments is astounding, and many patients will be pleasantly surprised at what can be achieved by cosmetic surgeons without having to resort to the rigors of slicing open folds of skin on the face to make adjustments, let alone excising skin to literally lift the face to a new position. Women can step out of the treatment room with confidence at their instantly renewed selves, since the process does not have a recovery time and only takes about an hour or so to complete.

Since the risks of conventional surgery are avoided entirely, the procedure does not have any serious side effects. However, one should still check for allergic reactions to the substances used, and if administered by an inexperienced surgeon, these substances could end up distorting the face instead of enhancing it.

The results of the liquid and light face lift will last a variable period of time, as the different chemicals used also have differing periods of resilience before they are absorbed by the body or lose effectiveness. The effects on Botox-treated areas will last about four months, while those in areas filled by dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm will last between six to nine months.