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Facelift or Injectables?

Injectables might be the best choice. Or maybe it’s a facelift. A common question we receive is; “should I get a facelift or are injectables a better choice?”

 

When it comes to selecting the right cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, it comes down to which treatment is ideal for your body and needs. “As men and women age, they begin to see lines, wrinkles and creases on their faces,” says Dr. Ali Adibfar, the medical director of a top rated Toronto medical spa. “They may also begin to notice that their face has lost volume and skin is starting to sag.”

 

These natural signs of aging are common. But they tend to have a significant impact on our appearance and self confidence. Both facelifts and injectables are procedures that can make your face look more attractive and youthful. However, they achieve these results in very different ways. That always leads people to ask:”which is better – a facelift or injectables?”

 

And it’s a great question.

 

Facelift or Injectables?

 

Depending on how your body ages, your needs and expectations will vary. Let’s take a closer look at these two common facial rejuvenation procedures. We’ll help you find out how they redefine people’s beauty and vitality. You’ll also get a better sense of which procedure might be best for you.

 

How Do Facelifts Improve My Appearance?

When it comes to improving your appearance and creating a more youthful look, facelifts can do many things injectables can’t.

 

Here are a few ways facelifts deliver amazing results in ways injectables can’t:

  • They remove excess or sagging skin from the eyebrows, jowls, neck and chin
  • They eliminate the appearance of deep wrinkles and creases in areas such as the cheeks and under the eye.
  • They reposition the descended or dropped fat compartments of your face back to their higher youthful position.

 

If you’re looking tired, exhausted and old because of hallowed-eyes and sagging skin, a facelift is the best choice to create a more youthful appearance.

 

How Do Injectables Improve My Appearance?

While facelifts are very effective and might be better suited for some people, injectables are extremely effective. 

 

“Injectables are actually broken down into two categories: fillers and muscle relaxants,” explains Dr. Adibfar. “Fillers like Juvederm and muscle relaxants like Botox are very common but work quite differently.”

 

We’re almost positive you just asked yourself: “what’s the difference?”

 

Fillers replace missing collagen, which is a natural protein that makes our skin look and feel plump and young. Fillers are most effective around the mouth , laugh lines , cheek bones, tear troughs or forehead. When administered by highly trained experts, fillers can smooth out wrinkles, create a beautiful volume and contour and add moisture to the skin.

 

Muscle Relaxants on the other hand take a different approach. They soften the muscles that hold tension in our faces, such as the forehead , brow lines frown lines and eyelid wrinkles.  Our expert plastic surgery team often uses relaxants to soften the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and brows by placing injections in the forehead and around the eyes.

 

Are Injectables Ever Used in Combination With a Facelift?

We do at times recommend a staggered approach. Since injectables are less invasive, require less recovery time and are more inexpensive than facelifts, we often start here. If we can help you achieve the look you want, we can keep up with them over the years. If we aren’t able to achieve the perfect, youthful appearance you want, we will then consider a facelift. Our team will review your specific needs, goals and body composition before a decision is made. This will let us recommend the procedure that will deliver the best results in the safest way possible. 

 

What Happens After I Get a Facelift or Injectables?

Before you undergo either an injectable treatment or a facelift procedure, it’s important to know how long the results will last. This is something everyone should be aware of before making a decision. 

 

While highly effective, injectables are only a temporary solution. Our patients will likely undergo injectable treatments every year or two to keep their appearance looking young. 

 

Facelifts on the other hand are more permanent. Our patients will see immediate results that can make them look and feel years younger. As you age, you will continue to look much younger than the age on your driver’s license which should last you around 15 years.  We can also review the potential of injectable touch ups as you age to keep you looking young. 

 

Contemplating a Facelift or Injectables?

Are you wondering if injectables or a facelift will help give you that youthful appearance? Contact our team today to book your private consultation. Together we can determine which treatment is right for you.