Facelift: When a Face Lift Is Really Necessary

With age, the skin loses density, the soft tissues gradually descend, and the facial oval becomes less defined. This problem can be addressed with a surgical lift or with device-based procedures that stimulate the production of your own collagen. The doctors at the GENEVITY longevity and quality of life center in Dnipro explain when a face lift is needed, in which cases a non-surgical lift is enough, and what possibilities the VOLNEWMER procedure offers.

What Is a Facelift and When Is It Really Necessary?

A facelift is a surgical lift of the face and neck aimed at eliminating sagging of the soft tissues (ptosis) and restoring the definition of the contours. During the operation, the plastic surgeon repositions the tissues and fixes them in a new position, and removes excess skin.

However, not all age-related changes are caused by sagging of the deeper tissues. If the main problem is a decrease in skin firmness and elasticity, surgical intervention may be premature. In such cases, it is worth considering non-surgical methods of rejuvenation.

Which Age-Related Changes Can Be an Indication for a Face Lift?

The main indications for a facelift are related to sagging of the soft tissues. Reasons to see a plastic surgeon may include:

• pronounced jowls and loss of definition of the jawline;

• deep nasolabial folds;

• sagging of the cheeks and tissues of the middle third of the face;

• excess skin in the chin and neck area.

The degree of these changes determines the choice of method: with moderate ptosis, a non-surgical lift can be considered, and with pronounced ptosis, plastic surgery.

In Which Cases Can You Do Without a Surgical Facelift?

With initial age-related changes, when the skin is losing firmness but there is not yet pronounced sagging of the tissues, device-based cosmetology can be an alternative to surgery. Radiofrequency, laser, and ultrasound treatments can stimulate collagen production, increase skin density, and make the facial oval more defined without surgical intervention.

VOLNEWMER as an Option for Device-Based Face Lifting

VOLNEWMER is a device for needle-free radiofrequency lifting that provides controlled heating of the dermis. Under the effect of heat, collagen fibers contract and cells begin to synthesize new collagen. The procedure is indicated for laxity of the skin of the face and neck, sagging of the tissues of the middle and lower third of the face, an undefined jawline, a double chin, and fine and medium wrinkles.

Comment from a GENEVITY cosmetologist: “For a pronounced result, we recommend a course of 3–4 procedures at intervals of 2–4 weeks. The skin becomes denser gradually, and collagen production continues for several months after the course.”

How Do Device-Based Methods Differ from a Surgical Face Lift?

During a surgical facelift, the plastic surgeon repositions and fixes the descended tissues and removes excess skin. The operation can correct pronounced ptosis and restore the definition of the facial oval. Rehabilitation takes several weeks, and the final result is usually assessed after 3–6 months.

Device-based lifting is suitable for less pronounced signs of aging. For example, the VOLNEWMER procedure helps gradually increase the density and firmness of the skin and make the facial contours more defined. No rehabilitation is required, and the effect can last up to 12–18 months.

When Should a Plastic Surgery Operation Be Considered?

A surgical face lift is recommended for pronounced ptosis of the soft tissues and a significant excess of skin, when device-based procedures can no longer deliver the desired result. The operation can also be combined with non-surgical rejuvenation methods to correct other age-related changes.

Comment from a GENEVITY cosmetologist: “We often supplement a surgical face lift with botulinum therapy. Botulinum toxin injections help reduce the prominence of expression lines on the forehead and between the brows, complementing the rejuvenating effect of the operation.”

How to Choose the Right Method of Facial Rejuvenation

The choice of method depends on the condition of the skin, the degree of ptosis, the severity of the signs of aging, and the expected result. When skin firmness has decreased, the doctor may recommend device-based lifting. With significant sagging of the tissues, a surgical lift should be considered. Combining several techniques makes it possible to achieve a comprehensive rejuvenating effect.

Book a consultation at the GENEVITY longevity and quality of life center in Dnipro. The doctor will assess the condition of your skin and the soft tissues of the face, determine the degree of age-related changes, and help you choose a suitable method of correction.