Non Surgical Face Lift - Life and Tighten Without Surgery

What Is a Non Surgical Face Lift?

Basically, it describes any treatment(s) or procedure(s) that can lift or tighten the contours of the face.

It's a general term used to describe non surgical procedures designed to improve the physical appearance of the face -- by reducing fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin -- without undergoing under the knife.

Sometimes it's really a combination of several anti aging techniques -- referred to as a mini face lift cocktail.

For example, doctors may use botox for wrinkles, restylane injections to plump up sagging skin and laser skin treatments or Thermage to tighten the skin as well as eliminate wrinkles.

The benefits, compared to the surgical alternative, include quicker results, shorter recovery time, less pain, and less cost.

"Non Surgical" Face Lifts - The Wonders of Modern Technology

Today, we have some of the best non surgical aging skin fixes around. Many of these options to lift and tighten our face range from the least invasive and quick (less than an hour) procedures like Botox for wrinkles.

And cosmetic fillers like Restylane Injections -- which is sometimes referred to as a liquid face lift because it can lift up the skin by adding volume.

Botox For Wrinkles - Alternatives

For an even faster aging skin fix -- check out the many Botox Cream Alternatives like Avotone and Strivectin that have become so popular these days.

Technology and scientific research has done a lot for these creams and they are much more effective than they were a few years back.

Contour Thread Face Lift

This technique is an excellent example of a non surgical face lift -- because skin tissue and muscles are lifted, yet there is no cutting of the skin.

The contour thread face lift is a great option if you desire or need more dramatic results -- and can afford a few days down-time, there is the Contour Thread Face Lift.

This is the newest in non surgical face lift procedures - sometimes called the Feather Lift or Silk Lift. Although it is used to lift all areas of the face, it’s mostly used as a mid to lower face lift.

Are You A Good Candidate

The best candidates for the Contour Thread Face Lift are patients who only need a little to moderate lift or rejuvenation.

Typically those who are not quite ready for a surgical face lift but are starting to experience a little drooping and sagging around the eyes, brows, jowls and neck area.

The procedure uses threads with barbs, lying in one direction. This thread is then pulled through or implanted into the skin and once in place, the barbs open up and anchor themselves into the tissues -- giving the skin a supporting lift.

This procedure is much less invasive than a traditional face lift and requires much less operating time and down time. However, there is a recovery of a few days.

Laser Face Lift

Other non surgical face lift procedures inlcude the Laser Face Lift. This is procedures uses laser technology to tighten and refresh the skin -- providing a more youthful look.

Thermage

Thermage This is a fairly new and interesting non surgical face lift procedure.

Thermage can be used to tighten sagging skin and smooth out wrinkles without surgery. It's a non-invasive, non-laser procedure that treats sun damaged and aging skin.

Everything Comes With a Risk

Keep in mind that all procedures, even though they are titled "non surgical" face lift, still have their own risks. A qualified doctor can help you select which procedure is best for your needs. Read this for more information on How To Find A Doctor.

Of course you can always consider a safer alternative - without risks - such as Facial Exercises and Skin Needling.