Facelift vs. Injected Dermal Fillers: Which to Choose and Why

"Dermal fillers treat primary signs of ageing and give the face a more natural & rejuvenated look, whereas facelift means you're getting the permanent results of facial ageing can tighten the skin or reposition the deep tissues!"

·        Those in their 30s and early 40s can go with dermal fillers to address fine lines and wrinkles; non-invasive treatments are the way to go. 

·        Dermal fillers are mainly used to temporarily reduce wrinkles and folds, augment the lips, cheeks, nose, and chin, and correct dark circles under the eyes.

·        Facelift permanently addresses ageing concerns by reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

·        Facelift surgery gives extra benefits with tightening the underlying structures to counteract sagging.

Suppose you are struggling with gravity-related effects and fine lines. In that case, wrinkles and skin sagging is bothering you; then, you might wonder whether surgery is necessary or if a dermal filler will be sufficient. It's a million-dollar question of what you should choose at what time based on your problem state, age, and causative aging factors. Facelift surgery might not have been much popular in India compared to Western countries because the tendency to achieve facial rejuvenation is common in people aged 20 to 50. Therefore, facelift surgery in Bangalore, India, is usually performed for men and women above 50. It requires a complete facial rejuvenation with addressing the skin sagging and lifting/tightening the underlying structures to meet the desired aesthetic results.

What are injectable dermal fillers?

Injectable dermal fillers, also known as soft tissue fillers used to restore volume and reduce primary signs of ageing, such as fine lines, folds, and wrinkles. Injectable dermal fillers are injected into the targeted skin of the face and help address initial signs of ageing. Fillers can also be used on other body parts that can be trouble areas, including hands, feet, ears, breasts, buttocks, or labia, and give you a rejuvenating effect.

Fillers are of two types, i.e., Botox and Dysport, which are neurotoxins used for relaxing overactive facial muscles that can cause crow's feet and brow furrows.

Why choose injectable dermal fillers?

1.     The hyaluronic acid-based fillers cover a broad spectrum of patient indications and make it easy to customize treatment for each patient's unique anatomy.

2.     Dermal fillers require maintenance treatment every six months; however, the effect is prolonged with consistent maintenance.

3.     Dermal fillers provide a fast and easy way to restore volume to your facial contour, which perfectly reduces wrinkles, folds, and fine lines.

4.     Dermal fillers are a quick way to augment the lips and perfectly address problem areas, such as hands, feet, breasts, buttocks, or labia.

5.     One can resume routine work immediately after the filler session, which is also called the lunchtime procedure.

What is Facelift Surgery?

A facelift is an invasive procedure that helps achieve facial rejuvenation by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, natural creases, and sagging skin around the face, neckline, and jawline. Facelift surgery reverses the signs of ageing that can stem from various factors, especially the gravity-related effect, ageing, genetics, lifestyle changes, and the environment. Board-certified plastic surgeons are only allowed to perform facelift surgery. It involves tightening the loose skin around the lower face and jawline and readjusting the facial tissues to create a more contoured facial definition.

Why choose facelift surgery?

1.     Facelift surgery can be combined with other minor procedures like a brow lift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, fat transfer, or dermal fillers to give you the most comprehensive procedure results.

2.     Facelift gives you smoother, tightened face and natural-looking results.

3.     Facelift surgery gives you permanent results with complete facial rejuvenation.

4.     Facelift restores sagging tissue and makes the skin younger and tightens lower cheeks, and removes jowls.

Conclusion:

Overall, we can say that both fillers and facelift surgery are great options for reversing the signs of ageing, but which one would be suitable in your case requires an introductory consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. It is inevitable to research things while choosing the right plastic surgeon.

Dr. Karishma Kagodu, MS, M CH., a board-certified plastic surgeon, has a credit record for offering the best filler and facelift surgery results. You can schedule your one-on-one consultation with her by calling at +91 8042036382, +91 9108969006. 'Try on' our aesthetic procedures and feel the possible visible results with Dr. Karishma Aesthetics.