What's a FAB Facelift? Beverly Hills Surgeon Explains

With so many brand-name facelift techniques available today, you may have a hard time figuring out which is which. The FAB Facelift, available exclusively at my practice, provides similar results to a surgical facelift in Beverly Hills without the downtime and discomfort. With this completely non-surgical "facelift," you can look up to five to ten years younger in only a matter of minutes.

The popularity of cosmetic plastic surgery in Beverly Hills is on the rise again, and this is especially true for facial enhancement procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty. These procedures provide lasting results, and in the hands of a skilled facial plastic surgeon, the goal is always a naturally refreshed look, not a result that's overdone and obvious.

If you pay attention to cosmetic surgery news, you know that these days non-surgical cosmetic enhancements are much more popular than surgery itself. Plus, non-surgical options are growing at a much faster rate. Why is this happening? Part of the reason is that non-surgical procedures are more affordable. But technological improvements are the driving force behind the growth in non-surgical facial enhancements.

FAB Facelift 101

The FAB Facelift is all about using the latest and greatest cosmetic technology. While the results truly can be "FABulous," the name actually derives from an abbreviation of the three techniques that are used to create a rejuvenated appearance.

Fillers: Injectables including Restylane®, JUVÉDERM® and RADIESSE® can be used to add volume to the face and fill in lines and wrinkles. You know these all too well as the smile lines or marionette lines that are regularly mentioned in the media (and also staring back at you when you look in the mirror). What you may not have noticed is the gradual hollowing of the skin on your cheeks and lower face. Fillers can be used to plump these areas too for a more youthful appearance.

Ablation: A fancy word for removal of the surface layers of skin, ablation is performed using Fraxel®, Photofacial IPL or a combination of these two light-based therapies. Removing dead and damaged surface cells is essential for two reasons. First, it creates more youthful-looking and smoother skin immediately. Second, it can encourage your body to boost collagen production, meaning that you can enjoy the lasting benefit of firmer skin tone.

BOTOX® Cosmetic: The FAB Facelift wraps up with this tried-and-true wrinkle remover, which provides cosmetic improvement that goes beyond what a surgical facelift can achieve. BOTOX targets wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead, giving a refreshed look that lasts for months.

The 3 C's of FAB Facelift Benefits

This non-surgical technique offers three major benefits when compared to a traditional facelift in Beverly Hills. That said, there's still a place for cosmetic surgery for the right candidates, so it is important to discuss all of your options with a highly trained facial plastic surgeon so you can make a good choice.

• Convenience: The FAB Facelift takes only minutes to perform in an outpatient setting and requires practically no downtime. Most people having a FAB Facelift are ready to get back to their regular routine in about a day.
• Comfort: No general anesthesia is needed, so you don't have to worry about feeling groggy or sick to your stomach following the procedure. You also don't have to worry about caring for incisions.
• Comprehensiveness: Smoother skin. A more youthful jaw line. A refreshed look around your eyes and brow. All of these are possible with a FAB Facelift, which targets almost all areas of the face where signs of aging are likely to appear.

After hearing all these details, it's only natural to be excited about the FAB Facelift technique and want more information. While many doctors are now offering some type of non-surgical facelift, the FAB Facelift technique currently is only available at the Alessi Institute in Beverly Hills. Anyone considering facial enhancement should review the options and make an informed decision about which procedure or procedures will help them achieve their cosmetic goals.