A non surgical facelift can be achieved with a variety of non-invasive to minimally-invasive treatments.
The best way to get the effect of a facelift without surgery is to use a method (or a combination of methods) that suits your personal needs, with a detailed treatment plan.
Read on to learn about the treatments that we offer and how the effect of a facelift can be achieved without a surgical approach!
How can a non surgical facelift be achieved?
A lifted effect be achieved with different methods – sometimes, multiple methods can be combined together.
Our normal, natural ageing process typically involves a loss of volume in the face and neck, as well as a reduction in skin elasticity. A loss of volume and less skin elasticity can also contribute to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and other common signs of ageing.
Without taking the traditional surgical approach of a facelift procedure, non-surgical treatments can target certain areas of the face and neck using different methods, to achieve the effect of a facelift.
What does a non surgical facelift (rhytidectomy) treat?
Just some examples of what the range of treatments can address include skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin texture or tone, skin blemishes, acne scars, jowls and more.
The treatments can be performed on the forehead, eyebrows, under-eye area, cheeks, lips, jawline, neck and more, depending on your needs. Not only can different methods be combined, but treatments can most often be performed on multiple areas at the same time.
What options do we have for a non surgical facelift (rhytidectomy) at Chelsea Cosmetics Melbourne?
To plan your non surgical facelift, you can choose from our range of treatment options – and even choose more than one that could work comprehensively.
The treatment options can be non-invasive or minimally-invasive, so we’ll separate them into these categories in this blog to make it easier to tell which is which!
Our team will be able to help you choose during your consultation, as well as explain which options may work well together.
Our non-invasive options
For a non surgical facelift effect, our non-invasive treatment options include a renowned tightening and lifting ultrasound device (Ultherapy), laser, microdermabrasion, and a variety of powerful, specially formulated cosmetic peels.
The non-invasive options can stimulate collagen production to a certain degree, which can help to tighten the skin, but these approaches are more about focusing on skin texture, pigmentation and other concerns on the skin’s surface. They can be great as part of a treatment plan with our minimally-invasive options, or can be sufficient alone if you only want to focus on skin ageing concerns that are more on the surface level.
As a powerful way to address skin firmness, Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to target deeper layers of the skin, encouraging collagen production. This treatment can help tighten skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, particularly in areas prone to skin laxity.
Our PicoSure laser treatment offers another high-tech approach. Using rapid pulses of laser energy, it breaks down pigmented areas and stimulates collagen production, helping to fade sun damage, age spots, and other common types of discolouration. The stimulation of collagen can also help to create a lifted effect, contributing to the results of a non surgical lift.
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive exfoliation treatment that helps to address skin texture by removing dead skin cells from the surface. Using fine crystals and suction, this treatment clears away the outer layers. Essentially, it’s a thorough (yet gentle) exfoliation that can be useful for those who want a deeper exfoliation than what their typical skincare routine could achieve.
For broader skin concerns, we also have other chemical peels that provide a way to remove damaged outer layers. Depending on the strength of the peel, this treatment can treat a range of concerns, from fine lines to uneven skin tone.
Our minimally-invasive options
Targeting the skin at a deeper level, our minimally-invasive treatments include wrinkle reduction, facial volumising, collagen induction (microneedling), Placo Plasma, and an advanced device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency (Vivace). Specifically focusing on the nose, we can also perform a non surgical rhinoplasty.
Our wrinkle reduction treatments use a well-known approach to temporarily limit muscle movement in areas prone to wrinkles, such as the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes. By preventing excessive movement, the muscles relax, which eases the strain on the skin and helps to reduce existing lines, while also slowing the development of new lines.
A facial volume treatment uses another well-known approach to add volume to areas of the face, which can create a lifted effect. It can involve adding volume to areas like the cheeks, lips, or jawline.
To deeply stimulate collagen and elastin production, collagen induction therapy – also known as microneedling or Direct Needle Therapy (DNT) – involves using fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, prompting a healing response. The treatment can help to tighten the skin, which can have a lifting effect, as well as treat a wide variety of skin concerns at the same time.
To specifically address skin tone and elasticity, Placo Plasma treatment uses plasma energy to stimulate collagen and elastin production using a Plasma Pen. The treatment is particularly suitable for delicate areas like the eyes, jawline, and neck, where skin laxity tends to be more noticeable.
The powerful Vivace treatment combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to tighten and lift the skin. The controlled heat from the radiofrequency element boosts collagen stimulation while also sealing micro-injuries created by the microneedles.
If you want to focus on the size and shape of your nose, it can also be included in your treatment plan – even though it’s not necessarily part of a facelift, it can be helpful to have it at the same time as other treatments to ensure comprehensive and balanced results. A non-surgical rhinoplasty involves using our facial volume treatment to strategically add volume to certain areas of the nose.
How to find out which one of our options will be suitable for you
The best way to find out which treatment option – or selection of multiple treatment options – will be most suited to your needs, is to have a consultation with an experienced practitioner.
A consultation will help us to take a look at the level of volume loss, skin laxity, fine lines and more, and see which treatment option may be more suitable. We can then create a highly tailored treatment plan with detailed steps, outlining how the treatment (or each treatment) will be performed.
We can also discuss what you expect for your results to ensure that you have realistic expectations, make sure that you don’t have any health contraindications, and outline a preparation and recovery plan.
Non-Surgical Facelift with Dr Mark Attalla at Chelsea Cosmetics Melbourne
Experienced in cosmetic surgery, Dr Attalla is a trained cosmetic practitioner who can take both non-surgical and surgical approaches.
Dr Attalla is a fellow of the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery and regularly presents at international and national conferences within the industry.
If you’d like to book a consultation or ask any questions, please feel free to contact our team!
