Liquid Facelift in Charlotte, NC

For patients who want the beautiful results of a facelift without the downtime, a liquid facelift is a viable option that involves injecting a combination of wrinkle relaxers and fillers to achieve a younger-looking, more refreshed appearance. Charlotte plastic surgeon, Dr. Vincent Voci, can inject a number of different products in various combinations to achieve the patient’s cosmetic goals. As a result, fine lines and wrinkles are diminished and volume can be added to deficient areas to erase years off a patient’s face with less downtime and minimal pain compared to a traditional facelift.

• Restore volume to the face to create a more youthful look
• Gently lift and soften facial features
• Reduce wrinkles, creases, lines or folds
• Restore natural, curved facial contours
• Create a more refreshed, energetic look
• Plump hollowed features of the face as a result of aging
• Mask under eye bags and dark circles
• Lift eyelids and open up the eyes
• Lift and reduce the appearance of jowls
• Restore the natural shape to flattened cheeks or temples
• Lift the corners of the mouth
• Fill in bumps and irregularities of the nose

A liquid facelift combines wrinkle fillers with wrinkle relaxers to create a younger, smoother appearance. Wrinkle fillers (injectable dermal fillers) such as Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm and ArteFill are injected into the skin to plump up and fill in hollow areas. This is commonly used for under the eyes, in the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and lips. Wrinkle relaxers such as BOTOX, Dysport or Xeomin are injected to relax the muscles under the skin, which helps eliminate wrinkles on the surface. Common areas for these products include forehead lines, Crow’s Feet and laugh lines. With a combination of the filler and relaxer, a rejuvenated facial appearance can be achieved.

All wrinkle relaxers and fillers on the market today are FDA-approved and are safe to use. It is important to discuss the differences between each product so that a precise treatment plan can be formulated to meet the patient’s specific goals.

The results following a liquid facelift can last months and years depending on the products used. Some, such as BOTOX, typically only last 3-4 months, while others last much longer. It is very common for patients to come back time and time again for repeat injections. These patients feel that the benefits and results still outweigh having a surgical procedure.

Injectable fillers and muscle relaxers are used in combination to create stunning results. Some patients may also consider skin rejuvenation with chemical peels, dermabrasion and dermaplaning to continue to add surface results. These procedures help eliminate and decrease skin irregularities such as blemishes, scars, sun damage, color pigmentation and freckles.