Unlike a surgical facelift, which involves cutting and stitching the skin that is sagging, a Liquid Facelift uses Hyaluronic Acid based dermal filler, to revolumise and plump up areas of the face that have lost volume with the aging process. This plumping will reduce lines and sagging rejuvenating the face, leaving the skin looking fresher and younger.
An accurate estimate of the costs is only possible after an in-clinic consultation with Dr Prashant. We charge a £50 deposit to secure your consultation with Dr Prashant, this amount will be deducted from the costs of the treatment you go on to have at our clinic.
The cost relates to the volume and type of filler used and if it is combined with an anti-wrinkle injection, like Botox®, Azzalure®, Bocouture®.Average cost starts from £1000 onwards
Disclaimer – Prices mentioned are just indicative of current average price ranges for the treatment. You will need an in-clinic consultation for a quote applicable to you. Also note that prices are subject to change, please contact a member of the team to confirm the current price range.
Which areas are treated during a liquid facelift?
Often this procedure will use a combination of dermal filler injection to plump up lips, fill out the hollows under the eyes, make the cheeks less gaunt, while at the same time tightening the forehead by reducing the lines around the eyes and forehead; it will also use either chemical peels or Morpheus8 fractional RF Microneedling, to improve the quality of the facial skin.
Who is an ideal candidate for a liquid facelift?
Anyone who has lost a lot of volume from the face, as a consequence of weight loss, or aging is an ideal candidate for this procedure. If, however, there is a lot of sagging skin or if one is desiring a dramatic result then a surgical facelift is recommended.
How long will the results of a liquid facelift last?
The duration of the results of a liquid facelift can generally range from 8 months to 2 years. You might need minor top-ups in between.
Is liquid facelift painful?
This procedure is generally carried out under the effects of a strong numbing cream and is well tolerated and minimally painful.
Which is the best filler for a liquid facelift?
Depending on the need the filler molecules we like for a liquid facelift range from Restylane Lyft®, Juvederm Ultra 3®, Juvederm Volift®, Juvederm Voluma®, Teosyal® and Radiesse®. We will often combine the filler with anti-wrinkle injections like Botox®, Bocouture®, Azzalure®.
Are there any risks or side effects of having a non surgical face lift?
While in the majority of patients this an extremely safe and effective procedure, it can be associated with some degree of redness or swelling and sometimes bruising that can last a few weeks. In the rare instances serious side effects like allergic reactions, infections, flaring up of cold sores, skin breakdown due to injection of filler into blood vessel.
Is there a permanent filler that can be used for a liquid facelift?
Autologous Fat Transfer is a procedure in which the adipose tissue (fat cells) is taken from an area such as tummy and injected into the depleted areas of the face. While this procedure is minimally surgical and is associated with more swelling and bruising, the results can last a lifetime as long as one maintains a steady body weight.
What are the advantages of a liquid facelift over traditional surgical facelift?
A nonsurgical facelift is often less expensive and is associated with less pain, bruising and swelling compared to the surgical procedure, but more importantly, the results are subtle, extremely natural looking and people won’t know you have had anything done other than wondering why you look so good!
Is there any downtime? What do I expect after a liquid facelift?
In the majority of patients, the effects are immediately visible and are associated with very little bruising or swelling. One can put coverup makeup straight away if required.
