Liquid Facelift vs. Traditional Facelift: What’s the Difference?
Ready to refresh your look without surgery? Our liquid facelift in Scottsdale smooths wrinkles, restores volume, and lifts your features—no downtime needed. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Lille personally performs each injection for natural, beautiful results you’ll love. He’s also a renowned facelift specialist with over 23 years of experience. If you’re starting to learn about your options for facial rejuvenation, understanding the difference between a liquid facelift and a traditional facelift can help guide your next steps.
What Is a Liquid Facelift?
A liquid facelift uses injectables, including dermal fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane® and wrinkle relaxers like Botox® to smooth lines, restore volume, and restore a youthful, rejuvenated appearance. the procedure is completely nonsurgical. It’s similar to any other filler and Botox treatment, but the goal is to address multiple concerns simultaneously.
Areas of Liquid Facelift Treats
Liquid facelifts are highly customizable. When you meet with Dr. Lille, you’ll discuss your concerns and goals for your liquid facelift, and he designs a plan tailored to you. A liquid facelift can address issues anywhere in the face. Some areas that many patients focus on are:
- Smile lines (nasolabial folds)
- Marionette lines
- Thin or sagging cheeks
- Thin lips
- Undereye hollows
- Lost jawline definition
Injectables can bring on impressive change, instantly. So, you can leave our office looking younger and more refreshed than when you arrived.
Dermal filler results usually last 12-24 months (depending on the type and area,) while Botox usually lasts up to four months. Regular touch-ups help you keep your fresh look long term.
How Does It Compare to a Traditional Facelift?
A traditional facelift is a complex surgery that addresses facial aging from the inside out. Dr. Lille uses an advanced “two-layer” technique that tightens the skin and the layer beneath it (the SMAS.) He trims excess skin and repositions the skin in an elevated position that still looks remarkably natural.
Because a facelift is a surgery, it requires anesthesia and some downtime. However, many patients consider this trade-off worth it when dealing with more advanced signs of aging.
A surgical facelift can provide a more comprehensive solution for sagging skin and wrinkles, with longer-lasting results (up to 10 years.) However, it doesn’t address volume loss. That’s why many patients add fat transfer or facial implants to their facelift.
A liquid facelift may be ideal if you’re not quite ready for surgery or want to test how facial rejuvenation might look. It can also be used to refresh your appearance between surgical procedures.
Liquid Facelift in Scottsdale, AZ
If you’re curious about the benefits of a liquid and surgical facelift, call our Scottsdale, AZ office at 480-661-6197 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Lille.