What is a Liquid Lift? A Guide to Full-Face Rejuvenation
The structure of our face changes as we age. As fine lines and wrinkles begin to form and natural contours soften, we can find ourselves looking tired and older than we feel. Some women consider a surgical facelift - but there is an alternative to refresh your look - a liquid facelift.
These non-surgical facelifts are done using dermal filler injections that are carefully placed in key locations around the patient's face. These injections help to provide a subtle lift to the face, restore lost facial structure, and smooth out any emerging wrinkles or lines.
Lucy uses Liquid Lift Treatments to give patients a smoother skin texture and to soften the early signs of facial ageing in a way that maintains your natural beauty.
Let's take a closer look at what a liquid facelift is, how it works, and why it has become a favourite treatment for ladies in London looking for full-face rejuvenation without invasive surgeries.
What is Liquid Facelift?
A liquid facelift is a non-surgical facelift using dermal fillers. The goal is to restore the facial structure of the patient and redefine the contours of the face while providing a subtle lift to any sagging areas.
A surgical facelift means incisions and a lengthy recovery time. Fortunately, the minimally invasive liquid facelift allows women the option of lifting and refining their face with fillers that help to replenish any lost volume that may be contributing to a more tired or drawn appearance without going under the knife.
How It Works
Our facial structure naturally changes as we age. There will gradually be a decrease in volume in the mid-face and lower face - this leads to nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and under-eye bags, as well as other signs of facial ageing. Without this volume, areas of the face begin to sag and create shadows where the skin was once smooth and plump.
Using hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler injections, Lucy precisely places volume where it has been lost. This helps to re-energise your face while also achieving a subtle lift that doesn't compromise your ability to express or emote naturally.
Anti-wrinkle injections may also be used to help gently relax nearby facial muscles and soften any fine lines.
The liquid lift provides immediate results that only get better over the following weeks. The effects are natural, elegant, and well balanced and Lucy works carefully to ensure that patients who choose a non-surgical facelift look refreshed rather than "done."
What is a Liquid Facelift Good For?
A liquid facelift is perfect for restoring lost volume. It also works to soften fine lines and wrinkles and give patients a naturally more youthful appearance without the need for surgery.
Lucy expertly customises each liquid lift to the needs and aesthetic goals of each patient by targeting the specific areas of the face that would benefit from a little intervention. This helps to ensure that the results you see look natural and highlight your existing beauty rather than obscuring or masking it.
Liquid Lift Treatment Areas
1.) Brow Area
A liquid facelift can add subtle volume to the brow area. This helps to give a refreshed, open-eyed look. A small amount of dermal filler injections in the upper face helps to provide a subtle lift and softens any heaviness in the brow.
2.) Mid-Face & Cheeks
The mid-face is often one of the first areas to experience volume loss. Filler helps to redefine the cheekbones and lift and smooth any nasolabial folds. Using filler here will also help restore lost fullness to hollowed areas.
3.) Lower Face & Jawline
A liquid facelift can smooth marionette lines and refine the jawline by reducing the appearance of sagging skin to give patients some youthful jaw definition.
4.) Under-Eye Area
Treating under-eye bags with hyaluronic acid fillers can create a brighter, more awake look while reducing any shadows or lines.
Boosting Collagen Production
Poly-L-lactic acid fillers (like those used for the liquid lift) actively stimulate collagen production. This helps to encourage the body to rebuild its own support structures wherever the filler is injected. This makes a liquid facelift an attractive choice for patients looking for long-term rejuvenation.
A Liquid Lift from Lucy Banks
Achieving balanced and elegant results with a non-surgical facelift requires a level of precision that only comes with experience. Lucy has over 14 years of experience in aesthetic medicine and uses her expert eye and gentle touch to deliver natural-looking results.
A Tailored Approach to the Liquid Facelift
Lucy believes that no two faces are the same and each liquid facelift should be carefully adapted to complement each patient's individual facial features and facial structure.
Her technique focuses on providing a subtle lift - never overfilled, never exaggerated - just a refreshed, youthful appearance that helps your natural beauty shine through.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, Lucy takes a critical appraisal of each patient's face, assessing where volume loss has occurred and determining how many injections will be needed to achieve the best results. She strategically places dermal filler in key areas to achieve the lift and volume restoration that her patients are hoping for.
Expert Precision
Lucy employs advanced dermal filler techniques with a steady hand to lift and shape the face without distorting natural expressions. Her background in aesthetic medicine ensures that each treatment is approached with a deep understanding of facial ageing and proportion.
Lucy conducts a thorough examination of each patient's medical history before every procedure to guarantee that the treatments you undergo are the right ones for you.
Why Choose a Dermal Filler Face Lift Over Alternative Treatments?
A liquid facelift is an excellent alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures - especially for patients looking to improve their facial structure without committing to invasive surgery.
Here's how a liquid lift compares to other aesthetic procedures and why many of Lucyt's patients choose it over alternative options.
Dermal Filler Facelift vs. Surgical Facelift
With a Liquid Lift from Lucy Banks, you can avoid the cost, the hassle, and the recovery time of visiting a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
A surgical facelift involves incisions and general anaesthetic, which can both be a cause for worry for patients. Couple that with the lengthy and painful recovery time and the fact that results take months to settle, and you can see why many patients prefer to choose a liquid lift.
A liquid facelift requires only a few injections - no cutting at all - and delivers an immediate lifting effect with minimal downtime. Patients can completely avoid the risks associated with surgery and don't need to worry about the significant surgical facelift cost too.
Liquid Facelift vs. Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Anti-wrinkle injections are wonderful for relaxing facial muscles and addressing signs of ageing like lines and wrinkles, but they do not address lost volume. Injectable treatments such as dermal filler injections help restore lost volume and provide structure. Many patients couple filler with anti-wrinkle injections for full-face rejuvenation.
Liquid Facelift vs. Laser Treatments
Laser treatments and skin-tightening technologies can be effective for mild sagging skin and fine lines, but they do not replace lost volume or provide the subtle lift that a liquid facelift achieves.
A surgical facelift is a fine option for particularly sagging skin - but a liquid facelift can provide natural-looking results for many patients who aren't ready for or simply do not need a surgical facelift.
The Liquid Lift Treatment Process at Lucy's London Clinic
No face is the same, so it makes sense that no facial treatment should be exactly the same. Lucy ensures that every liquid facelift treatment is carefully customised for each individual client to achieve seamless results.
Your Liquid Lift Consultation
Your treatment begins with an in-depth consultation where Lucy will conduct a thorough examination of your facial structure. She will establish where volume loss has occurred, and where the filler will be best placed.
You will discuss your medical history to ensure you are a suitable candidate for the procedure. Then, Lucy will design a bespoke treatment plan and choose the best dermal filler to achieve a subtle lift and balanced results.
Non-Surgical Face Lift Treatment
1.) Cleansing and Numbing
On the day of your treatment, your skin will be cleansed, and a topical numbing cream will be applied to keep you as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure. Lucy takes great care to ensure that the treatment is as gentle as possible and many patients feel no discomfort at all.
2.) Dermal Filler Injections
Lucy will use a combination of fine needles and cannulas to administer dermal filler injections in areas such as the mid and lower face, brow area, and nasolabial lines. Her precise yet light-handed technique ensures that each injection is placed strategically to lift and refine your face while providing subtle enhancements.
3.) Shaping and Adjustments
Once the filler is in place, Lucy gently massages the treated areas to shape and blend the filler into the surrounding tissues. This helps to give the filler a smooth and natural-looking finish.
4.) Aftercare and Recovery
Patients may experience slight swelling, but this typically subsides within a few days. Lucy advises clients to avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours and to follow her detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal results. Most patients can return to their normal activities the next day.
What Results Will I See from a Liquid Lift?
One of the biggest advantages of a liquid facelift is that the results are immediately noticeable. However, the full effects will develop over the next two weeks as the filler settles and integrates with the surrounding tissues.
How Long Do the Results Last?
A liquid facelift provides long-lasting results that typically last up to two years. This will, of course, depend on the metabolism and lifestyle of each patient and the type of filler used. Patients with higher metabolisms may require touch-ups slightly sooner, while others may enjoy prolonged results.
How Does the Treatment Improve Over Time?
You will see an instant lift, thanks to the dermal fillers, but the benefits don't stop there. The filler helps to stimulate natural collagen production. This helps to reduce wrinkles and improve your facial structure and it means you will see fewer wrinkles appear over time, too.
Maintaining Your Results
Maintenance sessions are recommended for most non surgical procedures. Lucy suggests that you come in for a touch-up every 12-18 months. This helps you to retain your refreshed and lifted appearance.
How Much Do Liquid Facelifts Cost?
The cost of the liquid face lift at Lucy Banks Aesthetic Clinic starts at £1,500. The final price depends on the amount of filler needed and the areas treated.
The Lucy Banks Ethos
For Lucy, aesthetic medicine isn't about dramatic transformations but subtle enhancements. Her mission is to nurture your natural beauty and help you discover the magic of ageing magnificently.
With over 14 years devoted to medical aesthetics, Lucy values a less-is-more approach and uses her expertise, ethical practice, and light touch to deliver consistently refined results that deliver for you.
Lucy's Final Thoughts
Many women choose to visit Lucy for a non-surgical facelift in order to address the early signs of ageing. A liquid lift allows you to rediscover your natural glow with help from Lucy's expert and carefully considered injections of dermal fillers that provide an instant yet natural-looking lift.
If you are looking for a treatment that refreshes and rejuvenates without painful incisions or lengthy downtime, a non-surgical facelift with Lucy Banks could be an exceptional choice.
