Face Lifts: More Bang For Your Buck

Many people are choosing inexpensive facial rejuvenation alternatives to the traditional full face lift. While cosmetic fillers and mini-lifts may be more appropriate for some patients, there are many who can greatly benefit by undergoing the traditional procedure. If you're biggest complaints are sagging skin, loss of skin elasticity, and overall looseness of the facial muscles and features-you may be a good candidate for a full one.

There are many reasons why it is superior to other cosmetic facial rejuvenations techniques available on the market. Cheaper alternatives are exactly that-cheap. The results do not last as long, they change in appearance is not as dramatic and youthful, and repeated treatments are often necessary to maintain the look. Here are the main reasons why you might consider undergoing one as opposed to alternative treatments.

Cost

Although initially the cost of a face lift procedure may seem steep compared to other alternatives, it is generally less expensive than continuous temporary treatments or partial lifts that must be repeated over time. A well-performed face lift will usually have lasting results throughout a person's lifetime, whereas cosmetic fillers and mini-lifts are limited. Fillers and injectables are particularly costly as they generally last only a few months and require repeated visits to maintain the results.

Other types of lifts, such as a brow lift, are not that much less expensive and can only address one problem area. If there is subsequent sagging or wrinkle development elsewhere more cosmetic procedures will be necessary, especially to avoid having a potentially imbalanced appearance.

Results

A traditional one will transform and tighten the entire face, helping to smooth out most problem areas and give an overall more youthful and balanced appearance. Fillers and injectables focus primarily on removing wrinkles and plumping hollow areas and are unable to address sagging skin. Brow lifts can only smooth the forehead area, leaving the lower half of the face to age. Eyelifts also have a narrow focus and you may find yourself desiring more complete results at a later time. The traditional full face lift is the only cosmetic procedure that can truly tighten the underlying muscle and tissues, which are the main culprits in ageing the face.

It is also important to be weary of expensive face lifting creams and other miracle cosmetic products. Not only are these proven to provide minimal-if any-results, but they will drain your pocketbook. Topical creams cannot repair damaged and ageing tissue and muscle. Only surgical cosmetic treatments can address these issues.

Long Lasting

The duration of face lift results depend highly on the individual and the age that the procedure is performed; however, in general older patients have eight to ten years of a lasting and noticeable difference while younger patients may experience as many as 20 years. Good genetics and excellent personal care, which includes avoiding sun damage, moisturizing, and an overall healthy lifestyle, will greatly increase the longevity of the results.