Combining Facial Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Procedures for Optimal Results

Many people want to enjoy the benefits of facial plastic surgery. And there’s a reason that it’s the gold standard when it comes to improving your appearance, especially where the face is concerned. While a facelift (and other surgical procedures) can help with the elimination of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin; using it in tandem with non-surgical procedures can give even better results.

The combination of treatments chosen are often selected to address concerns that aren’t alleviated through a facelift alone. In other cases, additional treatments are used to improve the quality and tone of the skin. While a facelift is great for tightening tissue and skin, it cannot make changes to the texture, clarity, or color of the skin.

Below, we’ll share information about combining a surgical facelift with non-surgical procedures to get the results you desire.

Reasons to Combine Facial Plastic Surgical and Non-Surgical Solutions

When you reach out to a facial plastic surgeon, you’ve likely considered your expectations. Maybe you want to diminish some of the signs of aging, such as pigmentation issues, skin quality, volume loss, sagging skin, or wrinkles. Each treatment is designed for different problems, and one may not be enough to create the results you want.

When you combine treatments, you can get exceptional results without excessive surgery. When you choose facelift surgery, you might combine it with fillers, laser skin resurfacing, or Botox injections. This could allow you to fill in lost volume while treating wrinkles and other issues.

Choosing both surgical and non-surgical treatments gives you the chance to create a specialized plan that works for you. You can fit the treatments into your schedule without the need for more than one surgery.

Surgical and Non-Surgical Procedure That Work Well Together

The right combination is going to be different for each person. One person might have a facelift and injectables, while another might choose to add skin resurfacing. You might choose Botox for frown lines, hyaluronic filler for volume loss, and a chemical peel to remove skin imperfections.

Some non-surgical procedures help build collagen production, which can make the skin renew in the months after the treatment. Keep in mind that these treatments are often made up of several sessions with a few weeks between them.

Should You Combine Treatments?

It’s not always immediately evident what the best choice is for a specific person. If that’s the case for you, don’t worry too much about it. When you go in to have a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon, they can help you decide which treatments are best based on your needs. They will discuss the options with you and what's involved in each choice.

Final Thoughts

Non-surgical treatments tend to have fewer risks than surgical solutions. However, that doesn’t mean you should cut corners when selecting who you trust with your face. A highly skilled doctor is needed to create great results, even with non-surgical solutions. When searching for your provider, consider a double board-certified, nationally renowned facial plastic surgeon like Jordan P. Sand, MD, FACS, we'd love to speak with you.