People choose facelift procedures for various reasons.
- Aging weakens facial muscles and skin elasticity leading to jowls and sagging skin.
- Some people inherit facial features they are unsatisfied with like droopy eyelids or double chin.
- Rapid weight loss also results in sagging appearance around the face and neck region.
- Appearance-conscious people want to improve their professional appearance to feel more confident in professional and social situations.
People get to choose between two options –
- Non-surgical or Ultherapy
- Surgical or Traditional Facelift
Both the procedures are designed to rejuvenate your skin but their approach is significantly different. The choice to choose is personal preference and eligibility.
Non-surgical procedure
In non-surgical procedure ultrasound energy is used. It targets the deeper layers under your skin surface. The aim is to stimulate the production of protein called collagen. Collagen natural declines with age and it are responsible for skin elasticity and firmness.
The ultrasound energy helps to gradually increases collagen levels, which offers subtle lifting and tightening effects. At Retens Medical aesthetic centre ultherapy is often used to target concerns like jowls, brow lines, and wrinkles around the eyes.
Surgical procedure
Traditional facelift involves surgical intervention. A surgeon makes incisions around your face and scalp. He then meticulously lifts the underlying tissues and rearranges them. Excessive skin is also removed. You will notice instant improvement in skin firmness.
Dissimilarities
Invasiveness
- Ultrasound therapy is a walk-in, walk-out procedure with minimal discomfort. You can promptly resume your daily activities.
- Conversely, a facelift is a major surgery requiring general anesthesia and hospitalization. Recovery takes time as swelling and bruising is involved. You will need to struggle with discomfort for several weeks.
Scars
- 超聲刀[Ultrasound scalpel] is used, which leaves no scars, as it doesn’t involve breaking the skin.
- Facelifts involves inevitably create scars. Skilled surgeons make efforts to lessen the visibility of scars but are a permanent reminder of the procedure.
Cost
- Non-surgical is less expensive than a facelift. Some people may need several sessions, which can add the cost but it is still less than traditional facelift.
- The overall cost associated with facelift surgery is high. It includes the operation charges, doctors’ fees, and anaesthesia cost. Not to forget the loss of wages during recovery.
Results
- Ultrasound therapy offers a gradual, natural-looking improvement. Results typically take 2-3 months to become fully apparent, requiring patience from the patient.
- Facelifts provide a more dramatic and immediate correction. However, the results are not permanent. As the body continues to age, the effects will gradually diminish.
Which method to choose?
- The ideal candidate for non-surgical procedure is someone with mild to moderate signs of aging, such as fine lines and loose skin.
- Conversely, a facelift might be a better choice for individuals with significant sagging, deep wrinkles, or a desire for a more dramatic transformation. Age is not the sole determinant –but skin quality and your expectations also matter.
Finally, the choice between non-surgical and traditional facelift is personal. There are some things to consider like –
- Medical history
- Risk tolerance
- Lifestyle
- Realistic expectations
You have seen that both Ulthera and traditional facelifts have their advantages and disadvantages. With this knowledge evaluate both and make an educated decision. Choose an approach that will help you look and feel most radiant.
