The liquid facelift involves injecting Botox and/or various dermal fillers into the skin to restore lost volume and soften wrinkles.
Unlike laser treatments that require time to build collagen and elastin, the liquid facelift provide almost instantaneous results for a more youthful appearance.
With the right approach, it can leave you with radiant, smooth skin and reduce wrinkles without resorting to surgery.
The objective of a liquid facelift is to minimize wrinkles and sagging.
It can also: • Improve skin texture appearance • Tighten skin • Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles • Diminish the physical signs of aging
The best candidates for a liquid facelift are patients who want to improve the appearance of their skin but aren’t ready for surgery.
How much does a liquid facelift cost?
Liquid facelifts are less expensive than surgical facelifts. However, liquid facelifts depend on a number of factors such as:
• Amount of Botox units needed • Multiple vials of fillers may be needed to achieve desired results
During your consultation, you’ll receive a full estimate of your liquid facelift costs.
Generally 30+ units of Botox are needed. For fillers, most often 2-6 vials of filler may be needed to achieve desired face rejuvenation.
How does a liquid facelift work?
A liquid facelift works by using a package of anti-aging fillers to restore volume in your face or lips.
Commonly used fillers that add volume are Sculptra and Juvederm products. These products and treatments work to improve the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging.
Your individual liquid facelift will be created based on your cosmetic needs and goals. A liquid facelift may require multiple treatments to achieve the desired results.
Preparing for an injectable treatment
Before you start your liquid facelift process, it’s important to ensure you’re in good health. If you have any underlying medical conditions, talk with your skincare specialist before beginning treatment.
If possible, avoid taking blood-thinning medications such as ibuprofen or aspirin because these can increase the risk of bruising after each procedure. In addition, stop smoking at least two weeks before your treatment, as smoking can delay healing.
What to expect after a Botox & Filler treatment
After a liquid facelift, you may experience some redness and irritation. However, this subsides within a day or two, depending on your unique procedure.
You’ll be given a detailed list of instructions to follow in order to maintain your results. Generally, you should plan to wear SPF 30+ after each session and avoid harsh products. Your skincare specialist will make sure you understand when to return for your next treatment.
Schedule a Consultation
The best way to learn more about a liquid facelift or other facelift alternatives is by meeting with our experienced team.
Microneedling combined with RF-Energy is a newer, go-to non-surgical skin rejuvenation procedure that can address many skin issues.
It is being used around the world to help people’s skin tighten, lift and plump, reduce wrinkles, shrink pores and get rid of acne scars and other blemishes on your face or other parts of the body. Wow!
One of the main benefits of RF Microneedling is that it has minimal downtime yet provides an abundance of collagen building.
Microneedling Benefits
The fractional RF technology treats the target area through the rapid penetration of multiple insulated micro-needles.
Although you would think it would be extremely painful, with the appropriate numbing cream, it is quite tolerable.
Once at the desired depth in your skin, these microneedles then release laser energy below the skin surface.
The energy signals your body to stimulate new collagen growth.
The beauty of RF Microneedling is that it does not cause extensive damage to the surface of your skin – the epidermis.
Therefore, you will have little to no bruising. Typical windburn type redness will dissipate in a day or two!
Over the next three months the skin reacts by creating new collagen and elastin.
RF Microneedling is a game changer for skin rejuvenation – Big impact with little to no downtime!
But before you decide to opt for RF Microneedling to combat your own skin problems, here are five things you must know –
1) HOW DOES RF MICRONEEDLING WORK?
A cluster of thin fine needles penetrate into the skin at the appropriate collagen stimulation depth for that area.
The radiofrequency energy is then released into the skin layer.
Through the action of the micro-needles, a thermal injury is created with tiny columns.
This injury causes the body to react and kick into a healing mode. This in turn is what generates collagen production.
Depending on the patient’s skin laxity and issues, a laser specialist will select an appropriate depth of microneedle penetration.
Microneedle depths can vary from .5mm to 4.0mm deep.
Entry into the skin with RF Microneedling causes a natural response to produce new collagen-rich tissue.
Generation of new, collagen-rich tissue tightens skin, reduces scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and fine lines in the skin.
This thus improves the overall texture and appearance of your skin.
If you suffer from acne, RF Microneedling can also reduce oil production in your skin by shrinking the sebaceous gland.
Texture, pores and scars can also be improved. This is a great benefit to active acne and acne scars.
2) WHAT PROBLEMS MAY BE TREATED WITH RADIOFREQUENCY MICRONEEDLING?
RF Microneedling is most commonly used to combat problems typically reserved for surgical procedures in the past.
Arm Skin Tightening – The infamous bat wings can be tightened.
Acne Scars – Scars on the cheeks or any other area of the face caused by excessive acne and other ailments.
Sun Damaged Skin – Marks left by excessive sun burn or dark spots caused by repeated sun exposure.
Uneven Skin Tone – brown tone from sun damage or acne issues.
Stretch Marks
Hyperhidrosis – underarm sweating
3) WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF RF MICRONEEDLING?
As RF Microneedling is considered a non-invasive procedure, the risk and downtime involved are minimal.
Not just that, even the discomfort involved in RF Microneedling is next to non-existent.
One of the most common side-effect felt by most patients is a little skin irritation and redness of the skin.
However, typical discomfort of the skin generally last 2-24 hours post the procedure.
If you experience any of the below post the procedure, you must consult your doctor –
Bleeding
Bruising
Infection
Peeling of skin
Also, if any of the below mentioned conditions apply to you, you would not be a candidate for RF Microneedling –
Pregnancy/lactation
Auto immune disease
Metal Implants
Defibrillator
Pacemaker
Cancer
Skin disease
4) WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE PROCEDURE IS OVER?
As mentioned above, recovery and downtime in a RF Microneedling procedure is minimal.
Most patients are able to resume their daily lives immediately after treatment is complete.
However, it is natural to experience some redness and irritation in the treated area for a few hours to the next day.
We recommend generous use of sunscreen lotion as the skin is recuperating and is more susceptible to sunburn immediately after the procedure.
5) When will I see results after RF Microneedling with Morphues8 or ScarletRF?
Usually, a RF Microneedling procedure can show results as soon as a few days, but further results develop as your body begins to produce collagen.
The tightening effect and final results are going to appear gradually over six months. Collagen rebuilding requires time to fully rebuild itself.
To maximize on achieving a full face collagen restoration and rebuilding effect we suggest a customized treatment plan which includes 3 RF Microneedling sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Complementing treatments such as Agnes RF for facial contouring or an IPL Photofacial to for redness or brown discoloration can be added.
AgnesRF is redefines facial areas by removing fat and tightening the skin in order to sharpen your facial features.
If you have spider veins, rosacea or dark brown spots, these can be addressed can be treated with an IPL Photofacial.
Not all RF Microneedling devices are created equal.
Developed by the research of Dr Na, the Na Effect with the Scarlet SRF system is the first RF technology that uses the phenomenon of independent tissue coagulation around each micro-needle electrode with short pulses of alternating bipolar signal energy.
Vivace, Infini, Fractora and other RF Microneedling devices do not have this technology or power.
With 20 years experience, Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is a leading laser treatment Medspa in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island area.
Our experts, with years of experience in skin rejuvenation and resurfacing techniques – have helped many people rejuvenate their skin and get a more youthful look with the help of laser technology.
We would be happy to offer you a free face consultation to recommend a laser treatment that is best for you.
While Botox is relatively a no downtime procedure, it is important to note that there maybe some slight bruising and swelling after treatment, due to the needles. This can easily be covered up by applying your favorite cosmetic make-up.
There is a very low risk of a long-term side effects of having botox injections. Generally speaking, patients can resume to their usual activities immediately after a treatment.
Is Botox suitable for me?
This treatment can be used for a wide range of patients to reduce fine lines and wrinkles that appear when your showing facial movement – something as simple as smiling even. Botulinum toxin is injected into the skin to freeze the muscle from movement thereby decreasing wrinkles.
Those who have medical conditions, such as damaged nerves or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should avoid this treatment.
While there are no clinical studies to show that the injection is harmful to the baby or mother, medical experts advise against having treatment under these circumstances.
Fillers :
What are fillers and how do they work?
As we age, the natural collagen and elastin in the skin reduces, the skin becomes dry and thinner. While we are young, we have plenty of amounts of hyaluronic acid in our body, but as we grow up this Hyaluronic acid starts diminishing, leaving the skin less well supported. Due to this lines and wrinkles start to develop. By lifting and smoothing targeted areas can diminish wrinkles due to adding an appropriate amount of dermal fillers. Cosmetic Laser Solutions expert injectors can enhance our patient’s appearance by giving you a fresh and younger look. In dermal fillers treatment Hyaluronic acid is usually injected through a tiny needle into the specific areas to rejuvenate the skin.
What does the treatment involve?
This procedure takes around 30-45 minutes and patients can expect to notice the effects for as long as 18-20 months after treatment. There can be some slight bruising or swelling after the treatment but it does not persist much longer than a day, and it can be easily covered up with make-up.
Is Fillers Treatment suitable for me??
Facial fillers can be used on a wide range of patients that are looking for skin rejuvenation treatment and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Other suitable candidates are the one who seeks to enhance the structure and volume to the face. There are limited risk with this treatment but medical experts recommend that the pregnant women should not opt in for this treatment.
What should you ask your consultant before considering a treatment?
What are the qualifications they have?
Which brands of product do they use and why?
Have the products that they are using are tested and researched?
How satisfied were your previous patients with the results of the treatment?
Is this treatment suitable for me and what are its potential side effects?
What precautions I will have to take after the treatment?
Note: ‘Please do consider that the treatment results vary from person to person.’
Our face is the first thing anyone notices about us. As we age, most people start to feel a little self conscious about their aging face.
Let’s face it – we want to maintain our youthful look.
This is where Botox and Dermal Fillers work wonders. Whenever we meet someone new, the first thing they observe about us is the way our faces look and the facial expressions we use.
And so, it’s all the more important for us to look after our face and skin as we age.
Botox and filler treatments are fast gaining popularity around the world. Why? Botox smooths out wrinkles and Fillers add volume where it’s diminished.
And, results are fast. Botox typically with in 2-14 days and fillers is an instant improvement.
High success rates and advancement in technology have vastly improved the results people have experienced with Botox treatments.
But to have spotless, wrinkle free skin it’s important to know which treatment is right for you.
Before you look for Botox or Filler treatments in the Boston, MA or Providence, RI area, make sure you go through this post for everything you need to know about injectable treatments.
What is Botox?
Botox is a drug with the scientific name – bacterium clostridium botulinum. Usually found in the gills of fish and certain organs of crab, the botox drug is harmful to human beings when consumed.
However, when botox is administered to human beings in extremely small quantities – in a controlled clinical environment, it has proven to be a useful therapeutic drug.
Uses of Botox
Predominantly, Botox is used as a toxin to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the human skin. But apart from cosmetic surgery the botulinum toxin has a variety of medical uses like:
Treatment of eyelid spasm.
To cure neck and shoulder spasms.
Chronic migraine.
Eye squint.
The FDA approved botox for wrinkles years ago. Additional approvals for Botox can now treat a number of additional conditions including migraines, eyelid spasms, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and excessive neck pain.
Botox Treatment
After diluting the toxin with saline, it is injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue.
The toxin effects the nerve endings in the muscles and prevents contraction of the tissue.
This results in a smoother, wrinkle free look. There are typically no long term side effects of a Botox treatment.
What are Dermal Fillers?
A Dermal Filler is a gel like substance, unlike botox which is a liquid substance, which involves a simple injection of Hyaluronic Acid or (HA) into the skin fold or depressed area.
HA is a naturally occurring product in our skin but as we age, our body produces less of it – making our skin drier, thinner and more difficult to heal. Dermal fillers add volume and works to fill in the wrinkles in the skin giving you a fresher, younger look.
The biggest advantage of the filler treatment is that it is painless and scar free, causing the most minimal bruising and patients may return to work immediately after the treatment.
There are several types of fillers. Natural fillers like Hyaluronic Acid are most recommended as they don’t involve injection of a foreign product in the body.
Also popular, are synthetic fillers which have a longer lasting effect on the skin. Recently, collagen fillers made from collagen extracted from cows have also been proven clinically healthy for use in human skin.
Uses of Fillers
Filler treatments are only used for improving appearance of the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Filler treatments also help in improving facial structure and volume.
Unlike Botox treatments which involves the use of toxins, filler treatments are more economical, natural and almost painless. Therefore, most skin treatments involving removal of hollows, wrinkles, fine lines and depressed spots – the most recommended treatment is a dermal filler product like Juvederm or Restylane products.
Dermal Filler Treatment Procedure
Dermal fillers are is to replace volume in a particular area. After the injection of fillers in the skin, patients begin to notice effects within thirty to forty five minutes.
Sometimes filler treatments may cause bumps in the skin or a slight bruising or swelling. But this is normal for any injectable treatment and can be expected to go away soon enough.
As we mentioned in the beginning of this article, choosing the right treatment for yourself is critical in bringing about the right results.
Here are some questions you must ask your skin expert before opting for a procedure –
What are the qualifications and experience of the surgeon performing the procedure?
What are the products that will be used for my treatment?
Do you have any feedback from your past patients? Could you share some before and after photos?
What are the potential side-effects of this treatment?
