Alternatives
An operative facelift involves a number of risks. However, there are alternatives to the classic surgical face lift, especially for minor skin irregularities and slight wrinkles. Wrinkle injection with Botox is the most frequently chosen alternative to facelift surgery.
Botox is particularly suitable for the correction of the eyebrow and/or corner of the mouth region. However, since the injected substance is a nerve poison, the use of Botox is not without danger. Less pronounced wrinkles can in many cases be corrected by the introduction of fat-dissolving substances (lipolysis; fat-way injections).
In addition, the so-called thermal lifting (synonym: thermage) is now being used more and more frequently. In this alternative to a surgical facelift, the lower skin layers are warmed with the help of radio waves. In the course of this heating, small fat pads are dissolved and the connective tissue under the skin is tightened.
Those who are afraid of a facelift can achieve a much more youthful appearance with an eyelid lift alone. Because the whole face appears refreshed by a more alert look. Especially for young patients who wish to correct skin irregularities and/or wrinkles, the use of various cosmetic products may be sufficient.
However, only very mild wrinkles can be corrected by the regular application of skin tightening substances. In addition, it should be noted that this method does not achieve long-term effects through the use of cosmetic products. Especially for young patients who wish to correct skin irregularities and/or wrinkles, the application of various cosmetic products may be sufficient.
However, only very mild wrinkles can be corrected by the regular application of skin tightening substances. In addition, it should be noted that this method does not achieve long-term effects through the use of cosmetic products.
