It’s become fairly common these days to learn of friends and family having undergone some sort of cosmetic procedure; some more extensive than others. With the wide range of options for both invasive and non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedures, like Ultherapy skin tightening treatment, for instance, anyone who wishes to keep common signs of aging at bay can readily do so. In particular, patients appreciate the growing number of non-surgical skin treatments readily accessible these days.
Skin treatments for loose or sagging skin
The face is usually the first “casualty” of the aging process; and the first signs to manifest are fine lines and wrinkles, loss of skin volume, and loose or sagging skin. For any of these issues, there are non-surgical and surgical treatment options. For loose or sagging skin, among the most widely requested procedures are Ultherapy skin tightening and surgical facelift. But which one is the right treatment for you? To help you decide, ask yourself these questions…
1. How do I feel about surgery on my face?
You may have undergone surgery on your body before for a medical-related concern but never on your face. As the face is one’s “permanent personal identification,” so to speak, it goes without saying that most people are wary about having parts of their face cut and sewn/sutured. This is the most important consideration because your answer here could immediately tell you how you wish to proceed.
If you’re not confident about having surgery on your face, then you can immediately skip all other surgery-related questions because a non-invasive skin treatment is an obvious choice for you.
On the other hand, if you’re neither here nor there where surgery is concerned, ask yourself these other questions…
2. How much free time do I have?
Since a facelift is a surgical procedure, you will need to consider downtime and recovery. Depending on how quickly you heal, full recovery could be achieved several months after surgery. With Ultherapy skin tightening, however, there is no downtime and recovery period because it is a non-invasive procedure. You can immediately go back to your routine after treatment. If you cannot afford to be off work for several weeks, two at least, then a surgical facelift may not be the best option for you.
3. Do I want permanent or semi-permanent results?
First off, with both Ultherapy skins tightening and surgical facelift, results aren’t permanent; it’s just that one has longer-lasting effects than the other. Results from Ultherapy can last anywhere between 1 and 2 years while facelift results can last about 5 to 15 years. For both facial procedures, results depend on the health of your skin (especially aging skin condition), skincare routine, the extent of the procedure according to the level of skin issues corrected, and lifestyle.