Surgical facelifts have long been the gold standard for addressing facial aging, especially for those looking to lift sagging skin and redefine facial contours. But they are not the only approach for improving an aging jawline or restoring volume to the cheeks. Non-surgical facelift treatments can offer results for patients who want smoother, firmer skin without surgery. At Still Well Med Spa on Staten Island, NY, we provide several non-surgical facelift options to tighten loose skin, reduce wrinkles, and contour the face.
What Is a Non-Surgical Facelift?
A non-surgical facelift is a collection of aesthetic treatments that can lift, tighten, and smooth the face without traditional surgery. These treatments stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and restore facial contours through methods like radiofrequency, thread, and ultrasound-based technology. These treatments often work together to target different areas or signs of aging and can complement each other without extending your downtime.
What a Non-Surgical Facelift Can Treat
Non-surgical facial rejuvenation can lift drooping cheeks, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin firmness along the jawline. They can also soften nasolabial folds and improve facial symmetry. Non-surgical techniques can also refine texture and tone on the surface of the skin, which surgery cannot achieve. These methods offer a gradual, natural-looking enhancement that supports a refreshed appearance.
Why Choose a Non-Surgical Facelift?
When choosing between a non-surgical facelift and surgery, you will need to weigh factors like downtime, the extent of results, longevity of results, and how soon you will get these results. Non-surgical treatments offer gradual results that won’t last as long as surgery. However, the flexibility and subtlety of non-surgical treatments are part of the appeal. You don’t have to commit to permanent changes to your face when you choose options like PDO thread lifts, and you may get comments about how refreshed and awake you look without people knowing you have had a treatment. You won’t have to take time off from work, and there are fewer risks.
What Are Your Options for Non-Surgical Facelifts?
PDO Threads and Sofwave™
- PDO Thread Lifts: A PDO thread lift is a skin-tightening treatment that uses dissolvable threads inserted under the skin to lift sagging areas and encourage new collagen production. The threads provide immediate structural support, while collagen remodeling provides benefits for the quality of the skin. It can be used to lift the cheeks, jawline, and neck with minimal downtime.
- Sofwave Skin Tightening: Sofwave uses ultrasound energy to heat the skin’s mid-dermal layers and trigger collagen and elastin renewal for gradual lifting and firming. The treatment can improve mild to moderate laxity and is ideal for smoothing wrinkles on the brows, cheeks, and jawline.
PDO threads with Sofwave are a combination that we often use to lift the face without surgery. Combining both can enhance lift and skin quality and provide a more comprehensive rejuvenation than either method alone. Sofwave supports deeper collagen renewal, while PDO threads provide mechanical lift and definition.
Additional Face Lifting and Skin Resurfacing Options
Genius RF Microneedling
Genius RF Microneedling combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to tighten, firm, and renew the skin from the inside out. Tiny insulated needles create perforations in the skin that stimulate collagen, while radiofrequency energy adds heat to remodel the skin and provide some immediate contraction. This treatment is good for those who want to treat surface issues like fine lines and sun damage, and are also interested in tightening loose skin or firming skin that has become thin or crepey.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation with BBL HERO and MOXI
BBL HERO and MOXI are two different treatments that can refresh dull, uneven skin while supporting long-term firmness. BBL HERO uses intense pulsed light to correct discoloration, redness, and sun damage for a brighter and more uniform complexion. MOXI uses a gentle laser that treats only a fraction of the skin’s surface at a time. It creates tiny columns of heat that prompt cell renewal without removing any skin. The combination of these treatments can improve texture, brighten dull areas, and promote noticeable skin tightening as collagen rebuilds in the weeks that follow.
The Hollywood Laser Peel
The Hollywood Laser Peel uses gentle laser energy and a carbon-based lotion to exfoliate the skin and brighten the complexion. The treatment removes surface debris, clears pores, and softens fine lines without redness or peeling. It gives you a red carpet glow, with skin that is smoother, more even, and more radiant within minutes. It can be a good option for events or photography.
Bonus: Body Contouring With EMSCULPT NEO®
EMSCULPT NEO is a great way to complement your facial rejuvenation by addressing muscle tone and fat reduction in the body. The treatment combines radiofrequency heating with high-intensity electromagnetic energy to build muscle and reduce stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen, thighs, and arms. This body contouring option enhances overall shape and definition without downtime.
What to Expect From Non-Surgical Facelifts
A facelift without surgery typically involves minimal preparation and little to no downtime afterward. Most treatments are performed in under an hour, and you can usually return to daily activities right away. For some treatments like laser, BBL, or microneedling, we may have you avoid sun exposure and active skincare ingredients to minimize irritation during and after the service. We may also have you avoid blood thinners, certain supplements, or alcohol to speed up your healing and reduce bruising.
Lift and Tighten Your Skin With a Non-Surgical Facelift
Our non-surgical facelifts on Staten Island, NY, can smooth, lift, and rejuvenate the face without the recovery time associated with surgery. Treatments such as Sofwave, PDO threads, and BBL HERO give us flexibility in how we approach facial rejuvenation, with options that can be performed alone or combined. To learn more or schedule a consultation at Still Well Med Spa, call (718) 448-6373, or contact us using the online form.
