Tissue fillers have become extremely popular in recent years due to their ability to achieve significant facial rejuvenation without the drawbacks of a facelift surgery, such as pain or recovery time. However, they do have certain limitations. Here’s how to decide whether tissue fillers or a facelift is the right option for you.
A non-surgical facelift refers to minimally invasive and non-surgical cosmetic treatment that is designed to rejuvenate and refresh your appearance. This includes injectables such as tissue fillers and Botox, and when compared to facelift surgery, they do not require:
If you are looking to improve your appearance or eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, but you’re not ready for a facelift surgery and all the risks that come with it, injectables such as Botox or tissue fillers could be the answer.
At our Edmonton clinic, we offer our patients both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation options to help you achieve all your aesthetic goals in a safe and quick manner. During a consultation, our board-certified plastic surgeon will assess your needs, general health, and lifestyle, to help determine which facial rejuvenation option will work best for you.
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NON-SURGICAL SKIN TREATMENTS IN EDMONTON
Tissue fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane, and wrinkle relaxers, such as Botox, are gaining popularity due to their ability to quickly rejuvenate patients’ appearances without any of the drawbacks that come with cosmetic surgical procedures, such as pain, long recovery times, and surgical risks.
For older individuals, however, such skin treatments have their limitations, and often facelifts are the best course for more advanced signs of aging.
Here’s how to decide which anti-aging cosmetic procedure is right for you:
There are several types of tissue fillers available to address a wide variety of facial aging issues. Fillers such as Juvederm, Volbella, Restylane, and Voluma can be used to add instant volume, which will:
Quick Facts About Tissue Fillers
One of the best things about tissue fillers is that they are relatively painless and require little to no downtime. While you may experience some temporary bruising or swelling, most patients can get filler treatments during their lunch breaks, and return to normal activities immediately after the procedure.
Who Is The Ideal Candidate For Tissue Fillers?
Tissue fillers are best used to correct the early signs of facial aging on younger patients - that is individuals who are under 50 years of age. The ideal candidates for these injectables are those who experience low degrees of aging, such as:
In such cases, the regular use of tissue fillers can prevent the need for more invasive procedures, such as facelifts, especially if the patient begins such treatments in the early stages of aging.
TISSUE FILLER TREATMENTS IN EDMONTON
While fillers are a very effective anti-aging treatment, they cannot adequately address a range of late-term aging symptoms experienced by older adults. These include:
While it is understandable that people may want to avoid facelift surgery, using tissue fillers to correct moderate to severe signs of aging can actually make these signs worse. Typically, fillers in people with severe tissue laxity will result in an unnatural appearance, where:
A surgical facelift is often the best way to address advanced signs of aging and involves the manual excision and tightening of loose and sagging skin, as well as underlying muscle. During this procedure, your surgeon will:
Quick Facts About Facelifts
There are many different types of facelift procedures, but most of these techniques can result in a dramatic and satisfactory final result, knocking off years of aging.
While the cost of each procedure will vary from patient to patient, a facelift procedure is typically more costly than a dermal filler treatment. However, keep in mind that tissue filler results are temporary and must be maintained with continuous treatments.
In terms of cumulative costs, that means that it may be possible for a facelift to be cheaper compared to fillers over time.
The best way to determine if you are better suited for a facelift or fillers is by scheduling a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. To find out more, fill out our online contact form.
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