As we age, facial lines and wrinkles naturally deepen. Aging, however is complex and involves changes beyond wrinkles, including:
- Loss and descent of facial fat pads
- Loss of skull bone density
- Widening and rotation of skull features
- Weakening of supportive facial ligaments
- Loss of skin elasticity
The result of all these changes can be sunken features, deep folds, sagging tissue, and jowls.
These natural aging changes can be addressed by either surgical or non-surgical methods.
Surgical facelifts
Traditional surgical facelifts require a general anaesthetic. Skin and muscle is cut in order to reposition facial features and tighten skin. A surgical facelift can deliver beautiful results that will last for years. If you are interested in this option, Dr. Tkatch and her team work with several excellent facial surgeons and are happy to refer you.
Drawbacks of surgical facelifts include that they require considerable downtime. Many people are afraid of the risk of serious complications and the cost of these procedures. Many clients also are looking for a more subtle and gradual improvement in their appearance that will have them receiving compliments without anyone knowing they’ve had a procedure. That’s where Non-Surgical Facelifts excel.
Non-surgical facelifts
Non-Surgical facelifts use a combination of:
- Neuromodulator muscle relaxers like Botox. Neuromodulators relax negative expression like frowning, while maintaining positive facial expressions like smiling.
- Dermal fillers give back lost volume and elasticity. They can be used for deep wrinkles like smile lines and more superficial wrinkles, like lip lines. Skin hydration fillers can be used to provide the skin with long acting moisture. Bio-stimulatory fillers signal the body to create new collagen and elastin.
- Energy-based devices including lasers to tighten skin, improve skin texture and address excess pigmentation or redness. Skin quality is crucial for the results of any Facelift to look great.
- The combination of neuromodulators, fillers and energy-based devices used by Dr. Tkatch and her team of aesthetic nurse specialists and medical estheticians will restore balance and freshness to your face.
If you are ready for your non-surgical facelift, book a consultation today with Dr. Tkatch or Kimberlee Moen, Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.
