We all want to age gracefully. Luckily, modern technology makes it easier. Two popular approaches to facial rejuvenation are traditional facelifts and non-surgical facelifts. While both methods aim to restore a more youthful appearance, they differ significantly in invasiveness, recovery time, and long-term outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of both procedures, helping you decide which route to smoother skin is best suited for your individual needs.

Traditional Facelifts

Pros:

Dramatic results: Traditional facelifts usually have drastic results, this is beneficial for people who have deep-set wrinkles and age marks and are looking for a drastic change.

Longlasting results: Traditional facelift methods have long-lasting results, due to the procedure being a more invasive process, the results tend to be longer lasting.

Cons:

Invasive Procedure: Traditional facelifts are invasive procedures that can completely alter one’s appearance. A facelift is also done with incisions around the hairline and temples and is always done while the patient is under anesthesia. This is an invasive procedure for anyone to undergo.

Long recovery period: Due to traditional facelifts being an invasive and intense procedure the recovery period is lengthy and painful.

High Cost: Traditional facelifts are expensive and unaffordable, they usually run between $7,000-$15,000. Making a traditional facelift unattainable for most people who are looking to age gracefully.

Non-Surgical Facelifts with Fotona4D

Pros:

Cost Effective: A facelift with the Fotona 4D is much more cost-effective and affordable usually ranging between $900-$3000. Choosing this option allows for refreshed skin without a damaged budget.

Faster Recovery Period: Using the Fotona4D laser for a facelift is significantly less invasive, allowing for a less painful and shorter recovery period.

More Efficient Results: The results of a laser facelift have nearly immediate results. While it may take time to see the desired effect of a traditional facelift that is not the case for a Fotona 4D facelift, soon after you will be able to see effects of the procedure take place.

Less Invasive Procedure: A facelift using the Fotona 4D laser does not cut into your skin, and general anesthesia is not necessary for the procedure. This allows patients to receive the results they want and not have it affect their overall well-being and health.

Cons:

Less dramatic results: The results of a laser facelift can provide a refreshing new look for your face, but as it is not as invasive or intense of a procedure the results last around 18 months without touchups while a traditional facelift lasts around 10 years with no touchups.

Limited treatment options: Although faster acting and overall more efficient results, a laser facelift may not be the best option for those with deeper wrinkling and severe skin symptoms.

The choice between a traditional facelift and a Fotona 4D facelift is ultimately up to you. If you are unsure and want to continue to weigh your options to help you determine which route is best for your, skin, health, budget, and wellness, reach out to our team at Mav Dentistry to learn more.