A surgical facelift does have its place and for some people, it may be a viable option and good choice. However, there is such a thing as non surgical facelift and this is what we are going to look into today.
So, if you want to turn back the hands of time by tightening and rejuvenating your face, you might be interested in the options below that don’t require you to go under the knife, suffer pain and a long recovery from surgery.
In this article we are going to talk about:
- What a non surgical facelift is;
- The options available;
- The treatment and how it works;
- How treatment is undertaken;
- The pros and cons of a non surgical facelift;
- Non surgical facelift vs surgery.
What is a non surgical facelift?
Non surgical facelifts have become an effective and minimally invasive choice for both men and women looking for an alternative to surgery to battle anti-ageing.
In comparison to a facelift requiring surgery, the non surgical techniques do not need large incisions, nor is there a need for a stay overnight in a hospital or general anaesthesia. There is little discomfort yet the results from the procedure are still significant.
Great results can be achieved for tightening and rejuvenation of the skin with the no surgical facelift offered through ULTRAcel HIFU and INTRAcel treatments.
What is ULTRAcel HIFU?
ULTRAcel HIFU makes use of advanced technology to provide a lift and boost to the skin without having to undergo surgery.
This form of treatment provides great results for those wanting an effective non-surgical way to regain tissue tightness on the neck and face.
It involves using state-of-the-art technology through a handheld device that supplies a grid radio frequency along with high intensity focused ultrasound, also known as HIFU.
Together the treatments target the skin along with the deeper facial and neck soft tissue structures. Thanks to the treatment targeting collagen production it allows for a tightening of the skin and facial lifting. This can help to combat the typical signs of old age, which may delay or put off intrusive facial surgery. ULTRAcel is particularly useful for the general lifting and tightening of the skin on such as the neck, jaw, brow and face.
This procedure can be used in conjunction with INTRAcel treatment.
The treatment:
ULTRAcel treatment can be undertaken in a clinic and the treatment generally takes somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes. A handheld device is used and the doctor will pass the head of the device used over the area of the skin that is being treated. The doctor may make several passes over the area during the session.
There should not be any pain felt during the procedure but generally, a prickling sensation is felt and this is followed by a feeling of heat.
What is INTRAcel?
INTRAcel treatment is another choice for a non surgical facelift. It is an extremely efficient way to tighten the face and neck tissue without the need for invasive surgery.
INTRAcel works well as it combines the use of radiofrequency technology, along with fractional and microneedling treatment. The treatment is combined in one simple procedure with one of the main benefits being obtaining impressive results without the downtime that is typically associated with a facelift via surgery.
INTRAcel treatment may be suitable for people who want a non surgical facelift:
- Skin texture improvement for a younger and smoother appearance;
- The reduction of fine lines;
- To reduce sagging skin;
- Reduce wrinkles;
- Reduce stretch marks, large pores, broken veins;
- Help reduce acne scars and treatment for acne;
- Make scars less visible.
How the treatment is carried out:
INTRAcel treatment is undertaken in the clinic by the doctor where a topical anaesthetic cream is used to numb the area. Treatment will generally take around 30 to 60 minutes with the doctor moving the head of the handheld device over the region to be treated, with needles penetrating the skin, and then moving on.
Following treatment it feels like mild sunburn on your skin, this may last around one hour before subsiding.
The pros of a non surgical facelift:
Here are the pros of having a non surgical facelift
- The treatment is fast;
- It is invasive;
- There is very little discomfort during and after treatment;
- You don’t need general anaesthesia;
- There are no stitches;
- It is an economical type of facelift compared to surgery.
The cons:
Just as there are pros, there are also some things that need to be weighed up and these include:
- The results are less dramatic than having surgery for a facelift;
- You will need more than one treatment.
Non surgical facelift vs surgery:
With a non surgical facelift such as INTRAcel or ULTRAcel, there is virtually no pain associated with the treatment. Unlike with a facelift where you undergo surgery, there is no downtime. You can have the treatment and then go straight back about your day.
Following your treatment, the doctor will advise you to use a higher factor of sunscreen as it is important to protect the treated area while it is healing and this can take several weeks. Results will be seen following the first treatment; however, you can expect the results to improve for around six months.
If you undergo surgery for a facelift you will have to follow post-op care, support from family and friends and pain medication for the discomfort. You will also have surgical dressings and swelling. You should be back to normal after around 30 days from your surgery.
In summary:
Hansplace offer both INTRAcel and ULTRAcel options of non surgical facelift treatments, being among the first in the UK to offer INTRAcel and have more than twenty years of experience in offering award-winning treatments. Skin tightening treatments to improve the tautness and tone of the skin provide results without the need for invasive surgery.
Hansplace is a leading aesthetic medical clinic in London, aspiring to bring about a positive change to the lives of clients. Contact us for more information and to discuss the options for a non surgical facelift today.
