Today’s non-surgical anti-aging solutions are amazing, but no treatment will completely stop the aging process. If your dermal fillers and injectables just aren’t doing the trick anymore, it may be time to consider a facelift. At Connecticut Surgical Arts, we specialize in facelift techniques that target areas of your face that are showing the most significant signs of aging, and we may recommend dermal fillers for other areas that have not aged as extensively.
Why Dermal Fillers are Not Long-term Solutions
Dermal fillers reduce lines and wrinkles because they contain substances that are found in your skin, such as hyaluronic acid. Over the course of your lifetime, your body is constantly producing these substances, but by the time you reach your 30s, you are producing less than what is lost. The imbalance makes your skin more prone to developing lines and wrinkles. This process continues even when you use dermal fillers, and eventually, the skin needs more of these substances than what can be replenished with dermal fillers.
Is It Time for a Facelift?
Working exclusively with Connecticut Surgical Arts for your anti-aging treatments ensures that you know when it’s time to consider a facelift. We understand the limitations of dermal fillers, so we can help you plan ahead rather than spending money and time on fillers that are no longer working. Some of the indications that we look for when recommending a facelift are:
- Wrinkles in other areas of the face
- Sagging skin
- Muscle laxity
- Creases and folds
- Severe deepening of existing wrinkles
Facelifts are the Longest Lasting Anti-Aging Solution
Even the best dermal fillers only last a year or two, but the results of your facelift may last 10 to 15 years, depending on how your skin ages and how well you nourish and protect your skin. We will recommend the most conservative facelift procedure possible to help you have a younger appearance. The techniques are tailored to your specific needs, such as focusing on the upper face, eyes and cheek area. We may also shift the fat to add volume to your cheeks and tighten the muscles to help with sagging.
Mini Facelift for the Lower Face
Advanced aging typically starts in the lower face, so a mini facelift is one of the first surgeries that we recommend. It is the most common type of facelift that we perform. A mini facelift helps with sagging and wrinkles along the jawline, as well as wrinkles around your nose, lips, and chin. Men and women who have mini facelifts typically continue to use dermal fillers for the upper cheek, eye and forehead area until a full facelift is needed.
Have Your Dermal Fillers Stopped Working? Contact Connecticut Surgical Arts.
Although you may not need a facelift now, you will in the future, and we help you plan ahead. To learn more about our facelift and mini facelift procedures, contact Connecticut Surgical Arts to schedule a consultation. We will help you understand when you may need a facelift and what to expect from the surgery.