It is no secret that aging is inevitable, and as we age, we will begin to see the visible signs. Even those who tirelessly work to stay out of the sun and keep up with regimented skin care routines can’t avoid the toll time takes on the skin. For decades, people have been turning to plastic surgery to fight fine lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and loose skin to keep their youthful appearance.
With advances in medical technology, there are now safe, non-surgical facelift options available that provide natural looking results without the risks. Non-surgical facelifts offer patients who are looking for a way to regain their youthful glow and appearance a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facelifts that require anesthesia, cutting, and long recovery times.
How Do They Work?
Botox and other fillers are often used by dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons, and while they work for some, they don’t quite provide the same level of results as what you would expect from a facelift. A non-surgical facelift is more effective because it utilizes the patient’s own cells to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is a form of regenerative medicine that uses white blood cells to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. The procedure begins with a small blood draw in the office, the sample is spun into a serum which is then reinjected into the areas where wrinkles or sagging is present. Because PRP is rich in growth factors, cytokines, and proteins, they encourage the body to produce the collagen and elastin needed to lift and smooth skin.
Treatments generally take between 1-2 hours and while there may be some visible redness, it should only last a day or two, meaning there is very little downtime required and most patients are able to return to their normal activities by the next day.
Typically, lifting and smoothing will be visible almost immediately and within 2-3 weeks you should see a noticeable difference in the texture and glow of the skin with continuing results for months following the procedure. Patients can expect the effects to last anywhere from a year up to 18 months and depending on the desired outcome may need to have multiple treatments to achieve their cosmetic goals.
If you are among the millions of people looking for a way to reverse the signs of aging without the need for invasive procedures such as plastic surgery, non-surgical facelifts offer a safe and minimally invasive alternative. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.