Which one provides a better, younger look? Dermal fillers or cosmetic facelift surgery?
Both of these approaches are incredibly effective cosmetic procedures. However, not every will be right for you. The choice which one to pick will mainly be determine what younger look you want to achieve and your personal preference.
Some patients are not really ready to commit to a surgical procedure, so they will most likely opt in for other alternatives such as Juvederm or Radiesse which are said to be “liquid facelifts”.
It’s important to understand that there’s no procedure that can fully replace a facelift, but it’s good to know that both facelift and dermal filler can provide a younger look.
What are dermal fillers?
To put it simply, dermal fillers are non-invasive cosmetic procedures which can be used as an alternative to other, more invasive cosmetic procedures, in order to obtain a younger look.
Not every dermal filler provides the same results. Some fillers are meant for smoothing out wrinkles, some for plumping up dropped areas and provide a look that usually comes with younger skin.
Fillers can be used both on your face and hands. They can be strategically placed on specific targeted areas to achieve a younger look by restoring volume and structure.
Facelift
Unlike dermal filler, younger look through facelift in obtained through a surgical procedure. The plastic surgeon will tighten the loose skin, adjust the tissue in your face and even remove excess skin from your neck if necessary.
How does younger look achieved by fillers compare to facelift?
Generally speaking, facelifts are a long-term solution for a younger look, which is usually performed when you’re slightly older. On the other hand, dermal fillers stay in the injected area from six month to about a year but this of course depends on what type of filler is used and how much has been used. You can get more information on how long will the effect of filler last, through your consultation with a cosmetic surgeon
Candidates for younger look with facelift
The majority of patients that have sagging skin, severe wrinkles and drooped appearance are good candidates for a facelift. For them, this is the best way of achieving younger look since it tackles more than one problem in the long run.
Candidates for younger look through dermal fillers
If you don’t have severe wrinkles, the production of collagen has slightly started to decreased and you simply need a little refresh of your appearance, then filers would be the right choice for you. With this procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will restore the lost volume which should eliminate the wrinkles or drooping skin. It is also a minimally invasive procedure and there’s essentially no downtime. It’s a great way to start your cosmetic journey if you’re just getting started.
Will people know that you had work done?
With both options, the most important thing is to do your research and look for a board-certified surgeon who has plenty of experience in both methods. This way you can be sure that the younger look you’ll get at the end will look natural.
In both cases, especially with facelift, it’s important that you do personalized consultations. During these, you will be able to see before and after images of the results you’re hoping to achieve and you can also take a look on the results from other patients as well.
So if you’re keen on restoring your younger look, but are not yet sure which approach to take, make sure that you contact Dr. Kotoske today and schedule a consultation.
