Comparing a Facelift to Nonsurgical Options

    HOUSTON, TX, December 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In recent years, facelifts have been declining in popularity. This is partly due to the dramatic increase in nonsurgical options for facial rejuvenation. But how do nonsurgical options really compare to a facelift?

Recovery

A short recovery time is one of the main advantages of nonsurgical treatments like BOTOX Cosmetic and injectable fillers. These procedures can be performed on your lunch hour, taking only twenty or thirty minutes, and you can return to work--especially nonstrenuous work--immediately after. No downtime, and little discomfort other than some soreness at the injection site. You may have to explain away some swelling and redness, but if you're prepared for that you don't need to take any time off for recovery.

A surgical facelift, on the other hand, requires at least a week away from work and other activities for recovery. There will be significant discomfort, bruising, and swelling. There will likely still be some swelling and bruising when you can return to your normal activities, but you will be cleared for using concealing makeup.

Longevity

Surgical facelifts give much longer-lasting results than nonsurgical treatments. Few good statistics exist for how long a facelift lasts, but a recent survey showed that 69% of facelift patients still saw significant results from their facelift over 12 years after surgery. Most surgeons cite ten years as the amount of time you can expect your facelift results to last.

On the other hand, nonsurgical treatments have a much shorter lifespan. From 3 months for BOTOX Cosmetic to a year for Juvederm, no nonsurgical treatment even approaches the lifespan of a facelift. Part of the apparent popularity of nonsurgical treatments is that they have to be repeated at regular intervals.

Cost

Cost is another factor driving the popularity of nonsurgical treatments. People see the $12,000 average price tag for a facelift and balk, but the $500 for a BOTOX Cosmetic injection seems reasonable. But how do the costs compare over the lifespan of a facelift? Let's assume that you get longer-than-average results from BOTOX Cosmetic, about four months, which means you need three sessions a year. Three sessions a year for ten years is $15,000, significantly more than the cost of a facelift. Even if you finance a facelift and end up paying more, the overall cost for the two procedures is comparable.

Get the Best Rejuvenation for Your Face

Another important factor in this comparison is remembering that these two procedures are not really directly comparable because they treat different symptoms of facial aging. Before making a decision, you really need to be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the right treatment for you.

To learn more about facial rejuvenation, please visit the website of The Belage Center in Houston, Texas.

Website: http://www.houstonfacialsurgeon.com

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