Toronto Non-Surgical Facelift (Soft Lift)

Non-Surgical Face Lift

When we begin to see the visible signs of aging, such as a gaunt, drawn face or the beginning of the formation of jowls, we may feel that the time has come to find a solution to restore some of the youthfulness and vitality we once had, and improve our tired, sagging, weathered appearance. The gold standard procedure in these cases, is most likely a traditional Face Lift. Many patients are unwillingly or unready to consider having a surgery, due to the pain, lengthy recovery period, and finality of the results. Moreover, many people may be open to a surgical face lift at some point in the future, but they don’t feel that they have reached the age at which this option would be reasonable. For patients interested in restoring youthful contours to their face, there is a non-invasive approach known as a Non-Surgical Face Lift, or Liquid Face Lift, in which a combination of Botox® and dermal fillers are strategically placed to revitalize and rejuvenate their appearance, reduce wrinkles, and increase fullness.

What to Expect During the Procedure?

A variety of injectable products are used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, restore fullness and youthful contours to the face, and improve the texture of the skin. The actual products used is customized for each patient to address their specific issues and help them meet their aesthetic goals.

Botox® will always be used for a Non-Surgical Facelift as it highly effective at smoothing out areas of the skin that are prone to wrinkles due to the movement of muscles: the forehead, the area between the brows, the sides of the eyes, above the mouth, and the chin. Expert application of Botox® to these areas will lead to a dramatic reduction in frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, and orange peel chin, respectively. Botox® has many other uses which include lifting the eyebrows, raising the corners of the mouth to eliminate a depressed look, and narrowing the shape of the lower face to create a more attractive, youthful appearance.

Dermal fillers also make up a large component of Non-Surgical Facelifts, as they are used to restore youthful fullness, and lift sunken regions of the face. Since an aged appearance is largely a result of volume loss in the mid-face, a dermal filler such as Juvederm® Voluma can be added to the cheekbone area, thereby helping to lift jowls and smooth out nasolabial folds. This essentially helps to recreate the “Triangle of Beauty” that is present in youthful faces, meaning that most of the volume in the face is concentrated at the cheekbones, and the face tapers off as you move downward, into a soft oval or heart-shape. With age, because of the loss of fat, bone mass, and facial muscles, the supporting structure of the skin is eroded, leaving the skin to droop and accumulate around the jaw line. In the process, deep lines and folds are created, and the focus of the face moves down from the eyes to the lower face. In addition to restoring youthful contours to the cheeks and improving the shape of the face, Juvederm® products are also used to fill in lines and folds around the face as required, such as the area around the mouth and the sunken area at the temples, both of which get depleted with age.

The Juvéderm® products available at Skinjectables Cosmetic Clinic in Toronto include:

Juvéderm® VOLUMA®:

This Hyaluronic-Acid based dermal filler is used to restore facial volume in areas like the cheekbones, chin and cheeks.

Juvéderm® Refine:

This HA-based filler is used to treat the finer lines that appear as we age, including smile lines, crow’s feet and the superficial lines that develop on the forehead.

Juvéderm® Ultra and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus:

These Hyaluronic-Acid based dermal fillers are perfect for treating moderate to severe wrinkles and creases.

Our Experienced Nurse Injectors Provide Natural-Looking Results

Our experienced Nurse Injectors are Anti-Aging Specialists who know how to strategically inject dermal fillers and Botox® so as to provide the patient with the youthful-looking results he or she desires. After a Soft Lift at Skinjectables, patients can begin to enjoy their new, natural-looking, revitalized appearance.

The Facial Rejuvenation Products We Use Are Approved By Health Canada And The FDA

The facial rejuvenation products we use at Skinjectables Cosmetic Clinic in Toronto are approved for use by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) as well as authorized for sale in Canada by Health Canada.

Traditional Facelift VS Soft Lift

Many people choose to have a Soft Lift as opposed to a traditional Facelift because a Liquid Facelift can provide an individual with exceptional results without the pain, downtime, and expense associated with a surgical face lift.  In addition, some people choose a Liquid Facelift over the traditional procedure because of concerns related to the need for anesthetia during surgery. With a Soft Lift, these concerns are eliminated because a Non-Surgical Facelift does not require that the patient be anesthetized. Furthermore, since the patient remains awake during the procedure, he or she can provide feedback to the Anti-Aging Specialist throughout the injection session. 

The Results Achieved With A Soft Lift Are Temporary

If the results achieved with a traditional Facelift are less than optimal, the patient has no recourse because these surgical procedures are irreversible; whereas, a non-surgical Facelift is temporary and any results attained with Hyaluronic-Acid (HA) based dermal fillers can be reversed, immediately.

Hyaluronidase Can Be Used To Speed Up The Breakdown Of Dermal Filler

Certain aspects of a Soft Lift can be reversed immediately. For example, if an individual does not like the results obtained using a Hyaluronic-Acid based dermal filler, the enzyme Hyaluronidase can be injected into the areas treated with this dermal filler: Hyaluronidase speeds up the natural breakdown of HA; thus, diminishing the results.

With Repeated Use, Botox® Results Will Last Longer

Over time, patients who continue receiving Botox® injections will experience longer-lasting results.