Practitioners discuss their clinical approaches to non-surgical facial lifting
A non-surgical facelift is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at lifting, repositioning and rejuvenating facial tissues.¹ Unlike a traditional surgical facelift, which involves incisions, general anaesthesia and a prolonged recovery period, non-surgical techniques typically require little to no downtime, can often be performed under topical or local anaesthetic, and carry a lower risk of complications such as scarring, haematoma, infection or nerve injury.¹ In practice, non-surgical facelift protocols typically target mid-face volume and contour (cheeks and temples), lower-face definition (jawline and chin) and perioral and periocular lines and folds, as well as overall skin texture and tone. Contemporary strategies have evolved from isolated treatments to comprehensive, layered approaches.² ³ Aesthetics spoke to aesthetic practitioner Dr Vikram Swaminathan and plastic surgeons Ms…
