Want to refresh your appearance and boost your confidence? Cosmetic procedures for the face and neck offer a range of options, from wrinkles and sagging skin to unwanted fat and uneven texture. Technological advancements and techniques make achieving a more youthful and rejuvenated look more accessible. In this post, we’ll explore nine popular cosmetic procedures for the face and neck, outlining what they entail and their benefits.
1. Earlobe Repair
Stretched, torn, or damaged earlobes from heavy earrings, gauging, injury, or aging can be repaired. Dr. Hernandez specializes in minimally invasive earlobe repair (loboplasty) to restore a natural shape with minimal scarring and downtime, allowing you to wear earrings again or improve your earlobes’ appearance.
2. PDO Thread Lift
The PDO (or EuroThread) lift is a non-surgical, in-office procedure that uses dissolvable PDO threads to tighten, smooth, and contour the face, neck, and body. These threads stimulate collagen and elastin production, restoring firmness and suppleness. While the threads dissolve within 6-8 months, results can last up to 18 months.
3. Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer offers a natural solution as facial skin loses elasticity and volume with age. This procedure uses your fat to restore youthful fullness in areas like the eyes, cheeks, and jawline, creating a softer, more refreshed look without synthetic fillers. Ideal candidates have sufficient fat to harvest and are in good general health.
4. Lip Augmentation & Lip Fillers
Lip augmentation enhances lip volume, shape, and structure for a more youthful appearance. Options include temporary hyaluronic acid fillers (like Juvederm and Revanesse Versa), longer-lasting collagen fillers (like Bellafill), and fat grafting (using your fat). Depending on your goals, these treatments can provide subtle or dramatic changes.
5. Suture Suspension Facelift
For those seeking a lift without full surgery, the Suture Suspension Facelift offers a mid-range solution. This minimally invasive procedure lifts sagging brows, cheeks, jowls, or necks, achieving significant results with less downtime and risk than a traditional facelift. Ideal for those in their 40s and 50s, it involves two phases: radiofrequency treatment (like AccuTite and sometimes Renuvion) followed by suture placement for lifting and support.
6. Scarless Facelift & Non-Surgical Facelift
The Scarless Facelift (FaceTite) offers non-surgical skin tightening and fat reduction for a more defined facial contour. This treatment uses radiofrequency energy to melt fat and stimulate collagen production. It also helps tighten the skin in the lower face, addressing sagging jowls, double chin, and wrinkles. Ideal candidates are healthy people with mild to moderate skin laxity. Ideal for those who want to avoid surgery.
7. Nose Contouring & Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
A Non-Surgical Nose Lift (nose contouring or liquid nose job) subtly uses fillers and Botox to reshape the nose without surgery. This in-office procedure can smooth bumps, lift the tip, refine contours, and improve symmetry for a more balanced facial appearance. It’s a faster, less expensive, and no-downtime alternative to traditional rhinoplasty for those seeking subtle modifications.
