You can broadly divide face treatment into two main types: Surgical and non-surgical. Surgical procedures involve surgery and the use of tools like scalpels and needles to fix the patient’s facial features, while non-surgical procedures include non-invasive treatments.
Most professional face treatment providers offer nonsurgical procedures, as they require less recovery time and are more affordable. And here, we will discuss the main non-invasive types of face treatments.
Non-Invasive Types of Face Treatments
➡ Thermalift
Thermalift or Thermage is a non-invasive process that uses radiofrequency waves to fix the contours of the face, tighten the skin and make it smoother by accelerating the collagen growth in the skin.
The benefit of Thermalift is that you can treat the larger areas of your body, like the face, thighs, and areas near the abdomen and eyes, with it. It is excellent for middle-aged patients who want to reduce sagging skin in the neck, cheeks, jowl, eyelid, and brows.
During the Thermallift process, the provider will use a handheld device to deliver radiofrequency to the targeted area along with a sensation of heat. The total time for the Thermalift procedure can be around 30 min to two hours, depending on the targeted area. You will notice the results from Thermalift just 2-3 months after the process, and the effects can last for one to two years.
You may experience some temporary side effects like slight redness, tenderness, and a heat sensation on the skin after the treatment, but it will go away after some time.
➡ Ultralift
Another one of the popular non-invasive types of face treatment is Ultralift or Ultherapy. In the Ultralift procedure, professionals use ultrasound imaging to simulate collagen production in the desired areas after bypassing the skin.
The best use of Ultralift is to treat the smaller areas of the skin more deeply to tighten the skin from the inside. Ultralift can effectively treat the areas near the chin, neck, chest, and browline. But the lower face area is the most suitable for Ultralift treatment.
The Ultralift process will be as follows.
- The provider will clean the targeted area before applying the ultrasound gel.
- After that, they will put the ultrasound device on the targeted site and use an ultrasound viewer to configure the device to the perfect setting to apply heat energy to areas like the neck, chest, brow line, and chin.
- Areas like the chest and décolleté require just 30 minutes, while other body parts like the neck and face can take up to 60-90 minutes.
After Ultralift, you may feel a slight tingling on your skin or notice redness or swelling in the targeted area. But you don’t need to worry as these are temporary.
You will notice the results from Ultralift just 3-4 months after a session, and the results can last up to a year.
➡ Microneedling
While it is not completely non-invasive, the micro-needling process is partially a non-invasive body treatment. In this method, trained professionals insert sterilized needles into the lower layers of skin to provide them energy and induce collagen growth.
The micro-needling process is excellent for treating issues like sagging skin, different skin textures, and scarring. After micro-needling, you may experience slight irritation of the skin and redness in the targeted area, but these effects are completely normal after the procedure.
Other Non-Invasive types of Face Treatments
While we have discussed the primary three non-invasive procedures associated with skin tightening, there are other types of non-invasive face treatments for skin resurfacing and wrinkle reduction. Some of these methods are the following.
BOTOX Treatment: For reducing wrinkles and frown lines on the face.
Dermal Fillers: For reducing wrinkles and increasing facial volume.
Chemical Peeling: To improve skin texture and treat pigmentation issues.
Microdermabrasion: To improve overall skin tone.
Summing Up
Non-invasive types of facial treatments are increasing in popularity due to their affordability and reduced recovery time. The three main types of face treatments for skin tightening are Ultralift, Thermalift, and micro-needling. Here, Ultralift and Thermalift are completely non-invasive, while micro-needling is partially invasive.
While all the non-invasive face treatments are safe and have only slight side effects, you should consult your dermatologist before you opt for any treatment. And when you do, only get it done by skilled and experienced professionals.
