Surgical vs. nonsurgical facelift

1
Surgical vs. nonsurgical facelift

• In todays aesthetically driven culture,
  cosmetic enhancement is not as polarizing as it
  once was. Monthly or even bi-weekly Botox
  injections are the norm, and other visual
  enhancements such as lip augmentation or jaw
  restructuring are increasingly more common than
  they were several decades ago. According to
  Dr.Torgerson, a facial plastic surgeon based out
  of Toronto, one incredibly popular procedure is
  the face lift, a procedure defined as a cosmetic
  surgical operation to remove unwanted wrinkles
  and loose skin by tightening the skin of the
  face. Modern facelifts come in two different
  varieties surgical and non-surgical. Each has
  its own set of benefits and drawbacks, so
  choosing one are solely at the discretion of the
  prospective patient.

2

• What is a surgical face lift?
• Often known as a rhytidectomy, a surgical
  facelift is a procedure which diminishes the
  visual effects of aging. Per the American Society
  of Plastic Surgeons, this includes
• Sagging in the middle of the face
• Deep creases along the nose extending to the
  corner of the mouth, below the lower eyelids
• Fat that has fallen or has disappeared
• Loss of skin tone in the lower face that creates
  the appearance of jowls
• Loose skin that gives the visual effect of a
  double chin or excess fat
• The surgical face lift process involves a small
  incision at the hair line (for women) or beard
  line (for men), which allows the plastic surgeon
  to tighten the facial muscles and remove whatever
  excess fat is deemed unnecessary. Recovery time
  for surgical face lifts often takes 2-3 weeks,
  and the amount of pain and discomfort is
  contingent upon the person. Dr. Torgerson always
  prescribes medication to ensure patients are
  comfortable throughout the recovery period.
  Surgical face lifts also have varying shelf life
  with some patients seeing long term results of 15
  or more years.

3

• Top Photo - is a patient of Dr.Torgerson who
  under went a surgical face lift at his Toronto
  Yorkville Clinic
• What is a non-surgical face lift? Generally known
  as a rejuvenation procedure, non-surgical face
  lifts generally involve the injection of dermal
  inject able fillers such as Restylane,
  JuvedermVoluma or Teosyal in order to achieve the
  appearance of a surgically retouched face. These
  include
• Facial sagging overall
• Light creases in the forehead
• Laugh lines, crows feet, and other minor
  wrinkles
• Loose skin around the eyes that give the
  appearance of dark, baggy eyes

4
Below is a video of Dr.Torgerson discuss non
surgical rejuvenation procedures
https//www.youtube.com/watch?vFihVf6L2mO8

• Top Photo - is a patient of Dr.Torgerson who
  under went a non-surgical face lift at his
  Toronto Yorkville Clinic

5

• Since non-surgical face lifts only consist of
  the injection of dermal fillers, recovery time
  for this process can range from a day to a week.
  Non-surgical face lifts can be done in a short
  amount of time, with some individuals choosing to
  have a treatment done on their lunch break.
  Non-surgical face lifts also have varying shelf
  life, but on a whole they generally only last
  approximately from 6 months to 2 years. Due to
  the facial muscles not being directly
  manipulated, a non-surgical facelift will require
  maintenance and regular upkeep, unlike a surgical
  facelift.

6
Contact Us

• Location70 York ville Avenue, Suite
  31,Toronto, OntarioM5R 1B9
• Email info_at_drtorgerson.comPhone 647 343
  0207Fax [phone]