NON-SURGICAL FACE LIFT SANTA BARBARA

Non-Surgical Face Lift Guide- Reducing or Eliminating Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Folds, Creases, Volume Loss and the Enhancing Facial Features.

As you grow older, the face seems to lose its volume and eventually the elasticity of the skin seems to wear off as well. After a while, the fat in the face area is lost, and skeleton appears to be changing by the day. This is a process that starts to happen to in the early 40s and by the time you get to the mid 50s, there are noticeable changes that you will see on your overall facial structure. Some of the parts that will be affected include the jaw line, eye area, cheekbones, nose and other bony structures on the face.  When this happens, there are a number of solutions that can be used to restore the volume of your face. Using non-surgical face lift, or facial rejuvenation, and facial contouring techniques is one of the best solutions that anyone can use. When conducting this process, there are a number of factors that will be put into consideration so as to ensure that you get the best results. The process will start with a full assessment of the medical history, skin tone and the overall anatomy.

Non-surgical face lift before and after

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What is Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation?

In the past, the facelift could only be performed through surgical procedures. However, that has changed with the introduction of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers. It is possible to restore the volume of your face, without undergoing any surgical processes. The main advantage with a non-surgical facelift and facial contouring techniques is that it requires very little recovery time. In addition, such procedures have minimal risk levels.

The non-surgical facelift techniques can be categorized into two main categories:

I. Enhancement: This is a procedure which will be used to enhance certain areas around the face like the lips, nose, cheeks and the eye area. This is process is aimed at enhancing and balancing the shape of the face. The dermal fillers are used to enhance the face in the right proportion.

II. Rejuvenation: The fillers are used to restore the face to the youthful state that it has lost.

Common Non-Surgical Face lift and Facial Contouring Techniques

During the process, the boundaries of natural beauty are respected, and the treatment is aimed at enhancing that. When there is too much loss of the volume of your face and skin elasticity, there are a number of techniques which can be used. Some of the best non surgical techniques include:

· Dermal filler, which will be used for the full restoration of the lost volume on your facial shape. This is carried out using various methods, like the cannula technique.

· Radiesse using the cannula to lift the face

· Scupltra

· Juvederm

· Restylane

· Silhouette Instalift re-contours the face, lifting the deeper layers of the skin

Facts about Non-Surgical Face lift and Facial Contouring Techniques

Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers with facial rejuvenation can be used to volumize, rejuvenate, enhance, lift and reshape the face without surgery. The Phi or the Golden Ratio will be used to achieve the right facial proportion. Some of the processes that can be performed using dermal fillers include check enhancement, nose reshaping, brow shaping, lip enhancement, eye hollows and so much more. The jaw line can be reconstructed using the anti-wrinkle injections.

Dermal Fillers for Facial Sculpting

There are new generation fillers, which will instant results like Juvederm Ultra, Voluma and Restylane Lyft, both of which, are NASHA fillers.

The benefit of adding volume with cheek enhancement seems to be more effective for the people who are below fifty years. The process can also be used to balance the jaw line. When you use Restylane Lyft, you can be able to achieve a natural look, but you would need to have a thick skin.

If you have a thin skin, the best alternative would be Juvederm Ultra, which is more subtle and can be used across all age groups. Cheek enhancement can be a single procedure or performed in different stages. Whichever the case, the NASHA fillers will produce instant results, and the effect can last for up to 12 months.

Some of the temporary side effects of facial rejuvenation and facial contouring techniques include redness, bruising, tenderness and a little swelling.

Treatment Process

The first step in getting treatment for facial rejuvenation and facial contouring techniques is consultation. This gives you the opportunity to meet a Santa Barbara plastic surgeon and talk about all the possible techniques and any concerns that you may have. The surgeon will also take the time to explain the results that you will expect when the procedure is successful.

Your area of concern will be evaluated, and your medical history will be reviewed. As much as the risks that are associated with dermal fillers are minimal, you should disclose your medical history to the surgeon in totality.

If you have any allergies, neurological and skin conditions, you need to talk about them so as to ensure your utmost safety when using the non-surgical face lift and facial contouring techniques. If you have been taking any type of medication like blood thinners or pain relievers, you need to inform the surgeon. Such drugs will increase the level of bruising caused by this treatment.

Injectable Fillers

On the day of treatment using facial rejuvenation and facial contouring techniques, the area of concern will be cleaned and given anesthetic so as to make the area numb, before the injection. Most of the filler treatments contain lidocaine, which is a form of subtle anesthetic and will reduce your discomfort after the procedure is completed. Once the area is cleaned and numbed, you will be injected with the specific filler beneath the skin surface.

In most cases, you will be able to noted immediate results after the injection. As mentioned earlier, there may be mild side effects after using non-surgical face lift and facial contouring techniques like swelling and bruising. However, these are temporary and should resolve within a few days, after the treatment. It is advisable to stay away from strenuous activities for a few days, so as to get the best results. These non-surgical face lift and facial contouring techniques will be used to provide natural enhancements on your face, and you will regain your youthful look.

Non-Surgical Treatment with Facial Fillers

Non-Surgical Eyelid Lift

As we age, one of the most common problems that we have to face is the sagging skin in the eye area and the dropping eyelid. Skincare treatment rarely produces the result that we want, and surgical procedures are expensive and quite painful. Non-surgical eyelid lift is appealing not only to those who don’t want expensive treatments but also to those who have a very sensitive skin. The non-surgical treatment typically utilizes injectable fillers such as Belotero, Restylane or Juvederm. It has the ability to reverse the aging process and make you look younger. For those people with a sagging skin around the area of their eye, non-surgical eyelid procedure can help you immensely to find an efficient solution to bags, crow’s feet, and remove or reposition the fat in the underlying tissue of the delicate skin surrounding the eye.  Eye rejuvenation is one of the aspects non-surgical face lift.

The loss of volume around the eye is one of the contributing factors to the dark circle and the hollowness in your eye. It can also be a genetic factor and can manifest at a younger age. The fats can also contribute to the bags around the eye that can surely make us look stressed. If you want to resolve these issues, you can opt for a dermal filler with Restylane, Belotero or fats that work best against crow’s feet.  Using dermal fillers, your plastic surgeon can refresh the eye area and improve one of the critical components of facial rejuvenation.

Face Volumizers with Facial Fillers

The idea of a true beauty may have changed as time passes by and depending on the culture but there are things that remain the same. In general terms, they look at the volume of the upper region of the face, the cheekbone that narrows down on the middle area that shrinks with the chin and a distinct jaw line which creates a youthful face. Unfortunately, as we age we are faced with common skin problems such as skin laxity, wrinkles, volume shifting and volume loss; the solution to this problem is adding volume.

The creases found in our skin are often caused by the muscles in our face, with the help of a muscle inhibiting substance such as Dysport or Botox, we will be able to diminish the visibility of these creases. Sculptura can stimulate the production of the collagen that is responsible for the tightness and elasticity of our skin. It will take up to 3 sessions before you start to see some changes. It will be divided into months of treatment to allow for the production of collagen. After every treatment, the patient should refrain from doing workouts during the first hours to avoid the spike in blood pressure and heart rate. The patient should also avoid herbal supplements, anti-inflammatory medication and Vitamin E.

Chin Enhancement

Chin Augmentation or Jaw Enhancement is a procedure growing in popularity in the science of beauty. Originally, implants were used to enhance the prominence of the jaw line, today, injectable fillers are quickly becoming the more desirable choice when it comes to jaw augmentation. With this method, there is little risk and the associated downtime is minimal.

Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty

In case you have small irregularities and malformation in your nose, using dermal fillers can immensely help. In the event that you have a hump, face filler can be injected into the area to reshape your nose. Any depression can also use injectable fillers to create a straight appearance. In only a few moments, the appearance of your nose will be significantly improved.

How do Dermal Fillers Work with Non-Surgical Face Lift?

Regardless if you choose a synthetic or a natural product, facial fillers will add plumpness in the area where the skin has certain depressions, wrinkles or creases. For a temporary solution, the result may last for up to 2 years contingent upon the absorption rate of the body. Dermal fillers are different from the Botox procedure. The Botox Procedure is injected into the crow’s feet and on the forehead. The aim of Botox is to prevent the muscle from moving to control the formation of wrinkles.

What is the Best Dermal Filler?

Regardless of any information that you gathered, it is quite difficult to tell which type of face filler is the best. All of them come with risks even if it’s rare. What remains to be the most important factor in determining which fillers are the best for you ultimately is the doctor’s methodology; their level of expertise, training, skill, knowledge, risk tolerance and of course your particular needs. You need to be aware that many cosmetic fillers, such as Perlane, that have been endorsed by the experts currently, are discontinued for various reasons.

When Do You Need Dermal Fillers?

When you want to eliminate the signs of premature aging and the topical product will not give you the result that you want then it is probably time for you to get filler.  Gravity, sun damage, fat loss, and muscle movement, age and collagen and elastin depletion can make your skin looks aged and cosmetic regardless of how good they are simply cannot reverse your condition. Dermal Fillers have the ability to remove fine lines and wrinkles and give a youthful-looking appearance, which is impossible to achieve with a skin care product alone.  Injectable fillers are a crucial instrument used in non-surgical face lift.  In case you are planning to undergo a dermal filler injection, you need to consult your doctor.

Lasers are the last common superficial wrinkle treatment. Laser treatments are used to resurface the top layers of the skin to help decrease the look of fine lines.

Discover a more youthful appearance with the most cutting edge techniques for non-surgical face lift wrinkle treatment. Dr. Sheffield will create a customized treatment plan designed to meet or exceed your expectations. Contact Dr. Sheffield at SB Aesthetics in Santa Barbara to discuss how wrinkle treatment can help you with facial rejuvenation.

Key Factors of Wrinkle Correction

The most common skincare treatments for wrinkle correction generally possess the following major attribute:

1) The capability of slowing down ageing including through:

· Fewer wrinkles, crow’s feet, blemishes or age spots

· Reduced skin discoloration

· Enhanced smoothness, fullness, plumpness or elasticity of the skin.

2) The capability of actually fighting the process of ageing through enhancing skin health

3) The capability of repairing prior or existing skin damage.

Discover a more youthful appearance with the most cutting edge treatments for non-surgical face lift. Dr. Sheffield will create a customized treatment plan designed to meet or exceed your expectations. Contact Dr. Sheffield at SB Aesthetics in Santa Barbara to discuss how wrinkle correction can help you with facial rejuvenation.

Call (805) 318-3280 to schedule your consultation or reach out with our online contact form today!

Here is a brief description of the various wrinkle and fold treatment areas:

Eye Area

The eyes are a focal point of the face and are also significantly affected by wrinkles. This includes crow’s feet and wrinkles on both the eyelids. In order to successfully treat such wrinkles, physicians today now use innovative products including the top injectables such as Restylane, Juvederm Ultra, Botox, and Radiesse.

Crow’s Feet

These are the lines that extend from or traverse from the outer corner of the eyes. They are generally caused due to squinting and smiling along with a combination of the loss of collagen.  The non-surgical face lift procedure usually involves placing Botox in the muscles surround the eyes to reduce the wrinkles. For more grooved or deeper lines, dermal filler like Restylane, Belotero or Juvederm is applied.

Chin Wrinkles

Dimpling

Many people usually develop a notable rough texture of skin on their chin that resembles an orange peel. This condition is known as peau d’orange, and it is due to repeated chin muscles contraction. In this case, Botox is injected into the area to minimize the contractions. Dermal fillers are not recommended here since the chin lines are usually very thin and also because Botox offers great results for wrinkle correction.

Mental Crease

This is the horizontal and deep groove that is found between the lips and the chin. This chin wrinkle really makes you look old and can be a very unattractive facial feature. Besides Botox, most physicians will also recommend advanced dermal filler like Restylane and Juvederm. For deeper creases, Radiesse, Perlane, and Juvederm Ultra Plus can be recommended for much deeper wrinkle correction associated with non-surgical face lift.

Cheek Wrinkles

Upper Cheek Wrinkles

This is caused when crow’s feet extend over the cheeks and into the hollow part of the cheek. Since these lines are usually relatively shallow and superficial, dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm are used alongside Botox to relax and fill the wrinkles.  The reduction of wrinkles in this area usually endures longer compared to other parts of the face due to the fact that there is less movement.

Lower Cheek Wrinkles

For the lower cheek wrinkles in the jaw line area, dermal fillers like Radiesse or Juvederm Ultra is recommended for treatment. Some physicians use Sculptra to help in the areas with significantly less volume. This helps to stimulate collagen growth along with Botox application. The same treatment is also used for cheek crêping and other wrinkle correction.

Mouth Wrinkles

Lipstick Lines

Smoker lines or lipstick lines are generally found on the upper part of the lips and are caused volume loss that occurs due to age. Treatment is done through dermal fillers and Botox. Botox even helps to extend the effects of the dermal fillers for wrinkle correction. You can add some bulk and plumpness to the lips using Juvederm Ultra Plus or Restylane Silk.

Marionette Lines and Parentheses Lines

The marionette lines are mouth wrinkles that extend downwards from the two corners of the mouth. Restylane or Juvederm is used to treat these lines along with advanced bulking filler. In certain cases, Botox is recommended to relax the lines surrounding the chin and mouth. Other mouth wrinkles like the parentheses lines also benefit from a similar course of treatment, including Botox and dermal fillers.

Neck Wrinkles

Necklace Lines

Photo-damage and loss of both elastin and collagen results in the formation of necklace lines. Treatment involves placing Botox above or below the lines in a careful way to ensure that it does not affect your ability to eat and swallow. Several Botox treatments will be needed to gradually reduce the wrinkles and finally eliminate them completely.  Added dermal filler like Restylane or Juvederm is also very helpful in achieving the best results with non-surgical face lift.

Platysmal Bands

Over time, the neck muscles become more hypertrophic or more relaxed, and this results in neck bands or ridges becoming much more pronounced during contractions. Botox is used for relaxing these neck muscles and therefore reducing the presence of these neck bands.

Forehead Wrinkles

Frown Lines

For many people, scowl lines or glabellar lines are a major concern since they have a significant effect on the overall facial appearance. These lines form the number “11” between the eyebrows and contribute to a scowling or angry appearance. They are normally caused by exaggerated squinting, scowling or even pensive movement around the forehead and eyebrows. Regular Botox treatments are necessary to diminish scowl lines. Dermal fillers will help with deeper folds.

Forehead Lines

The common forehead wrinkles are generally caused due to repeated exaggerated forehead and eyebrows lifting. Constant sun exposure also makes the lines more etched and pronounced with time. Treatment usually involves Botox to reduce exaggerated forehead movement, but still, maintain adequate movement for a more natural look.  Juvederm or Restylane can also be applied for gently lifting the grooved lines as well as reducing the number of treatments due to the lasting effects.

Nose Wrinkles

Bunny Lines

These wrinkles are formed on the sides of the nose, and they occur due to hyper active nasalis muscles when laughing or smiling. They may be vertical, diagonal or horizontal wrinkles and are often shallow. Only a small Botox is placed on the affected parts to offer effective treatment. The physician may also use dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm for treating bunny lines and to also extend the results.

Nasolabial Folds

The deep folds or creases from the edge of the nose down to the corners of the mouth are called nasolabial folds. They can vary from shallow lines to deep folds. These folds are usually early ageing signs in most people, especially due to the loss of elastin and collagen. To treat these folds, a physician places dermal fillers in small amounts to the affected areas. Additionally, getting a face lift or cheek lift also helps to reduce the presence of these nasolabial folds.

Conclusion

There is no longer any reason to be troubled by wrinkles as there is a wide range of effective treatment solutions and products available today. Make sure are getting the facial rejuvenation products from experienced physicians who are skilled in the essential subtleties of placement of injections and using the right technique. This will help you to achieve more natural appearance and successfully fight wrinkles while ensuring lasting results.

Eye Rejuvenation is one of the most popular aspects of facial rejuvenation.   There are several components that go into successful rejuvenation of the eye area.  Botox is used to reduce wrinkles in the crow’s feet.  Eyelid surgery is used refresh the upper eyelid.  The treatment of under eye bags, under eye hollows, dark circles and under eye volume loss can be addressed through a non-surgical approach.  The best eye bags treatment for the region below the eye, also known as the tear trough region, is through the use of dermal fillers such as Restylane and Belotero.

There are different types of eye bags treatment and remedies to help reduce or eliminate the condition. The right treatment depends on the type of the eye bags, as well as its causes.  Eye bags are temporary, due to the effects of aging and can also obstruct vision. Injectable fillers, fat injections and surgery are techniques for the treatment of eye bags.

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