Best Solution For Face Tightening | Face Lifting Treatment

Ageing affects everyone, but for some, the signs of ageing become more pronounced earlier than expected. Sagging skin, jowls, and loss of facial volume can make people look substantially older than their real age. This can negatively impact self-confidence and quality of life.

Fortunately, non-surgical and minimally invasive options to refresh the face and turn back the clock. A proper treatment can help patients look years younger and refreshed. With cutting-edge techniques and technologies, facial rejuvenation is easier and more effective than ever.

This article will walk through today’s most effective nonsurgical facial tightening and face lifting treatment. We’ll also provide various tips on face tightening and lifting, what to expect during recovery, and how to maintain your refreshed look. With the right information, patients can make informed choices about facial rejuvenation and discover which face lifting treatment is ideal for their needs and goals. Lumi Clinic is here to assist you with all your aesthetic needs!

What Causes Facial Sagging?

Loss of facial fat and collagen:

Collagen and elastin fibres in the skin breakdown with age. We also lose facial fat pads over time. This leads to loose, sagging skin with more pronounced wrinkles and folds.

Sun damage:

Repeated sun exposure over many years damages skin cells and fibers. This speeds up wrinkles, leatheriness, discoloration, and overall aging of the facial skin.

Smoking:

Chemicals from smoking restrict blood vessels in the outer layers of skin. This deprives skin cells of vital oxygen and nutrients. Over time, smoking can exacerbate sagging facial skin and wrinkles, especially around the mouth.

Malnourishment:

Just like any other organs, our skin needs sufficient nutrient to maintain its healthy complexion. Lacks of essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, C, E, Zinc, and Selenium can accelerate the sagging process.

Fat & collagen loss, sun damage, malnourished skin, and smoking all degrade the facial skin. This leads to crepey, wrinkled, sagging skin over time. A facelift aims to tighten and lift this loose facial skin for a more youthful appearance.

Benefits of Non-Surgical Face lifting treatment

More Affordable

Non-surgical treatments typically cost a fraction of the price of surgery. Since non-surgical treatments usually require a series of sessions for optimal results, the total costs end up being much lower than surgery.

Less Downtime

There is minimal to no downtime with non-surgical facelifts. Most procedures take less than an hour, with no anesthetic required. Patients can return to normal activities right after. With surgery, there is a recovery period of 1-2 weeks on average.

Less Risk

Non-surgical treatments are non-invasive, so there is no cutting of the skin. This leads to reduced risk of infection, scarring, bleeding, or other complications. Patients may experience some redness, swelling, or bruising with non-surgical options. But serious risks like nerve damage or hair loss are only associated with a surgical facelift.

Types of Non-Surgical Facelifts

Ultherapy

Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production deep under the skin. The ultrasound also heats the tissue slightly to provide some mild lifting and tightening. It takes around 1-2 hours per treatment. There is no downtime, but results build gradually over 2-3 months. Some mild redness may occur. It requires 1-2 yearly touch-up treatments for maintenance. Ultherapy works well for lifting the brow, neck, and jowls.

Thread Lifts

Threads are inserted under the skin to provide lift by anchoring and pulling sagging tissues up. The threads stimulate collagen for gradual tightening over several months too. Local anesthesia is used for comfort during the 30-60 minute procedure. There is minimal downtime but some swelling, bruising, numbness, and pain can occur initially. However, the results only last 1-2 years.

Radiofrequency Treatments

Radiofrequency energy heats the deeper layers of the skin to encourage new collagen production leading to tightening over 1-2 months. Multiple sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart are required. The treatment is uncomfortable so a topical numbing cream is applied first. Some mild redness and swelling occur for a couple of days afterward. Radiofrequency can be used on the face and neck with improvement in texture, elasticity, and mild lifting.

Injectables

Dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid can lift sagging areas by replenishing lost volume. Synthetic fillers provide both wrinkle correction and lift with results lasting 6-12 months. Neurotoxins like Botox relax muscles to soften wrinkles. When strategically injected, Botox can provide a mild lift around the brows, eyes, or mouth. Fillers and Botox require maintenance injections every 4-6 months. Bruising, swelling, and numbness may occur.

Who is a Good Candidate

Non-surgical facelifts are generally recommended for individuals with mild to moderate sagging skin or signs of aging. They work best for people who are starting to see drooping cheeks, jowls, or wrinkles around the eyes, nose, and mouth but don’t have severe skin laxity. Candidates should be in overall good health without serious underlying medical conditions.

The ideal age range is usually late 30s to mid-60s. Those who are younger often don’t need tightening yet, while those who are older tend to require more intensive surgical procedures. Non-surgical options may not provide enough lifting and tightening for considerably sagging or aged skin.

People who maintain a relatively stable weight are better candidates. Significant weight fluctuations can cause the skin to slacken again after treatment. Individuals who are committed to a healthy lifestyle are likely to see better results from non-surgical rejuvenation.

Having realistic expectations is also important. While these treatments provide mild lifts, they cannot match the dramatic effects of a surgical facelift. Subtle improvements and gradual tightening over time are the goal rather than immediately and completely reversing all signs of aging. Being open to a series of treatments and complementary procedures like injections will provide optimal rejuvenation.

Overall, non-surgical facelifts work best for people who are just starting to notice facial sagging and want some tightening without intensive surgery or downtime. Multiple sessions may be needed for moderate wrinkles or laxity, but many can achieve natural, youthful results with the right approach.

What to Expect During Treatment

Lumi Clinic provides a private, relaxing environment for your treatment. Face tightening treatments are non-invasive and require minimum anesthesia. Here’s what to expect with the most common procedures:

Thread Lifts

The doctor will mark the areas of your face to be treated. Then, they will insert fine absorbable threads under the skin using a thin needle. The entire process takes about 30 minutes. You may feel some mild discomfort as the threads are inserted. Once in place, the threads provide subtle lifting. Over time, your body naturally absorbs the threads. Results can last 1-2 years.

Ultrasound Skin Tightening

A technician will apply ultrasound gel to your face. Then, they will glide a handheld device that emits ultrasound energy over your skin. You’ll feel a warming sensation as the ultrasound promotes collagen production. Treatments take about 30-60 minutes. A series of 2-6 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart provides optimal results lasting about 18 months.

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening

The aesthetician will apply a hydrating gel to your face before slowly moving a handheld device emitting radiofrequency energy across the treatment areas. There is a slight prickling and heat sensation. A session takes around 45 minutes for the full face. Multiple sessions spaced 1-2 weeks apart achieve longer-lasting tightening over 3-5 months.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Before using an ablative or fractional laser, the clinician will apply a topical anesthetic cream. This helps minimize discomfort. The handheld laser is gently moved over the treatment areas in a series of pulses. Results after 1-3 sessions last up to 2 years. Your face may be red and swollen for a few days.

Injectables

Injectables like dermal fillers placed at strategic points can provide subtle lifting. Muscle relaxers like Botox can smooth lines. Treatment involves a series of small injections using very fine needles. You may feel a brief pinching sensation. The total appointment time is 30-60 minutes depending on the number of areas treated. Results last 3-6 months for muscle relaxers and 6-18 months for fillers.

Results and Longevity

A non-surgical facelift is not an instant fix like traditional surgical facelifts. Instead, results develop gradually over a period of weeks to months as the collagen and elastin in the skin are stimulated. Most patients start to see subtle improvements within a few weeks, but the full effects take 2-3 months on average.

How long results last varies from patient to patient depending on factors like age, skin type, lifestyle, and the specific technologies used. On average, the tightening and lifting effects of a non-surgical facelift last about 1-2 years. Some patients may only need one treatment every couple of years to maintain their desired appearance, while others may opt for annual touch-up treatments. It’s a very individual process.

The gradual, natural-looking improvements from non-surgical facelifts are extremely appealing to many patients compared to the sudden change that happens after a surgical facelift. While the results may not last as long, non-surgical options provide safe, effective skin tightening without the costs, pain, and recovery time of surgery. For many, it’s an ideal balance between desired results and maintenance.

Risks and Side Effects

Non-surgical facelifts are considered very safe procedures with minimal risks and side effects. At Lumi clinic, we maintain the highest standard of safety procedures to minimise side effects, and most patients experience only mild side effects that resolve quickly on their own. The most common side effects include:

• Redness at the treatment sites: This is caused by increased blood flow to the area and typically resolves within a few hours after treatment.
• Mild swelling: Some swelling is normal after treatment. It usually peaks at around 24-48 hours and then subsides over the next few days.
• Temporary bruising: Bruising may occur after treatments like ultrasound or radiofrequency. It’s usually minor and can be covered up with makeup.
• Headaches: Some patients report mild headaches after certain nonsurgical facelift treatments. These usually respond well to over-the-counter pain medications.
• Numbness: Temporary numbness or altered skin sensation can occur. This resolves as the swelling goes down.
• Minor discomfort: There may be some tenderness, stinging, or tingling during the actual treatment. Medications can help minimise discomfort.

More serious side effects like infection, scarring, nerve injury, or facial muscle weakness are very rare with nonsurgical options because they don’t involve actual surgery on the face. While results may vary, the procedures are non-invasive and designed to be low risk. Still, it’s important to choose an experienced provider to further minimise potential risks and side effects.

Aftercare and Recovery

After a non-surgical facelift, proper aftercare is crucial for achieving optimal results and avoiding complications. Here are some important aftercare tips:

• Avoid direct sun exposure for 1-2 weeks after treatment. The skin will be sensitive and more prone to sun damage. Wear wide-brimmed hats and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen daily.
• Follow all post-procedure instructions from your aesthetician or doctor carefully. This may include using prescribed creams, avoiding strenuous exercise for a few days, sleeping on your back, and more.
• Refrain from massaging or manipulating the treated areas unless directed. Let the skin heal undisturbed.
• Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine for at least 48 hours post-treatment as these can inhibit healing.
• Drink plenty of water and eat fresh, vitamin-rich foods to aid healing.
• Take over-the-counter pain medication as directed if you experience discomfort.
• Wait 1-2 weeks before receiving any other facial treatments like facials, chemical peels, lasers, etc.
• Most patients can resume normal activities within 2-3 days. However, strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least one week.
• Results will continue to improve over the next few months as collagen production ramps up. Schedule maintenance appointments as directed.