Undergoing a facelift is an incredible way to revitalize and rejuvenate the face. As this procedure takes a lot of commitment and planning, it is a good idea to fully assess the face and all potential issues that need to be addressed. While a facelift may seem like a totally complete procedure, there is always room to incorporate other methods for more comprehensive improvement.
Many patients choose to receive multiple treatments at once, as this decision can minimize recovery time and have a positive impact on their results. A facelift, otherwise known as a rhytidectomy, is particularly well-suited for pairing with other treatments.
What are the benefits of combining procedures?
It’s important for patients to understand that a facelift is primarily designed to address issues in the cheeks, chin, jawline, and neck. Issues around the nose and mouth (such as smile lines and nasolabial folds), for example, are not the target of a rhytidectomy. For this reason, it’s vital that patients talk to their doctor ahead of time to curate a treatment plan that will address all of their concerns.
Patients that want to achieve a tighter, younger-looking aesthetic in the nose, mouth, or upper face should consider a combination procedure. Non-surgical procedures, in particular, can greatly enhance the outcomes of surgery without drastically increasing the cost.
What to combine with a facelift
While a facelift is able to reposition tissues in the face, it cannot replenish areas that have experienced volume loss. They are also unable to relax facial muscles or resurface skin with poor texture. Choosing the right non-surgical procedure to combine with a facelift can be a game-changer, leading to a remarkable outcome.
Facelift and Dermal Fillers
While a facelift is an excellent method for addressing sagging skin, it doesn’t do much to address the other aspects of facial aging. In order to achieve a young, smooth facial aesthetic, patients have to take a multi-faceted approach. Dermal fillers can replenish lost volume in the face as the mechanical changes from a rhytidectomy are healing up. These injectables are FDA-approved and safe, making them a great addition to any facelift procedure.
Facelift and Neuromodulators
Neuromodulators are another incredible type of product that can elicit fantastic changes in the face. Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin® are all designed to temporarily freeze muscle movements in the target area, allowing old wrinkles and lines to smooth out while preventing new wrinkles from forming. Neuromodulators are a vital part of this facial cosmetic protocol, as they can address areas that a facelift does not, such as forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet.
Facelift and laser skin resurfacing
While facelifts can work wonders on the skin’s shape and contours, they can’t do much for its texture. This is where lasers come in. Laser skin resurfacing can refine the skin’s texture, fade out dark spots and discoloration, reduce the appearance of scars, and stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin.
Facelift and chemical peels
Patients who are looking to refine the tone and texture of their skin can benefit from a chemical peel. These treatments can address everything from fine lines and wrinkles to melasma spots. This is one of the most common nonsurgical procedures that patients choose to combine with a facelift. The results are quick, and the downtime coincides with that of the facelift.
Trust Dr. Weber’s expert opinion on nonsurgical procedures to complement your facelift
There are various nonsurgical treatments that can be combined with a facelift protocol. While the facelift is a powerhouse on its own, choosing to incorporate one of these treatments can give the extra boost that most patients would like to see. As with any treatment, patients should seek out an experienced physician to carry out these procedures.
Dr. Weber is a world-renowned and double-board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience and training in performing various facial rejuvenation surgical and nonsurgical procedures. As the owner of Weber Facial Plastic Surgery, PC. Dr. Weber excels in facial rejuvenation surgery, including brow lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), otoplasty (ear surgery), cosmetic rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping), and facial implants (chin, jaw, and cheek augmentation).