The Future of Beauty: Advanced Treatments That Lift Without Surgery
Blame it on the taut, camera-ready faces of Hollywood’s elite — or perhaps the deft hands of their discreetly brilliant providers — but one thing is clear: Things are decidedly looking up in the world of aesthetics. Gone are the days when a youthful, lifted look always necessitated a scalpel. Today’s modern muses are turning
to a new wave of noninvasive innovations that deliver visible lift, sculpted definition and rejuvenated skin with little to no downtime. And the best part? The results are subtle, sophisticated and beautifully undetectable.
Among the standout players in this no-knife renaissance is Everesse, a state-of-the-art monopolar radiofrequency device that delivers deep dermal heating to lift and volumize the face and neck. “We’re seeing incredible outcomes with Everesse,” notes Dr. Dendy Engelman, a board-certified dermatologist at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue. “It tightens the tissue without disrupting the skin’s surface, so patients leave the office with a firmer look, even better results to come and no downtime.”
Then there’s Sofwave, the sleek, sound wave-powered technology that’s become a favorite among red-carpet regulars. Utilizing proprietary Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam SUPERB technology, Sofwave targets the mid-dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin production—helping to lift brows, define the jawline and firm the neck. It’s effective, safe for all skin tones and has essentially zero recovery time. “Collagen is the key to skin integrity and a youthful appearance,” explains Beverly Hills-based plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond. “You can’t be too aggressive in reestablishing it.”
Yet perhaps the most customized form of lifting comes by way of the needle. While neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport have long been heralded for wrinkle reduction, practitioners like Roxette Romanes, RN, NP-S, of SkinSpirit Medical Aesthetics (skinspirit.com) are using them in strategic new ways to counteract the downward pull of time.
“To create a lifting effect, I target muscles that pull down on certain parts of the face,” Romanes explains. “By injecting neurotoxin in those areas, the muscles relax and do the opposite of their usual ‘pull down’ function.”
Romanes often pairs injectables with microneedling and radiofrequency technologies to enhance and extend these results.
“Microneedling with exosomes is a favorite for boosting collagen and smoothing texture. Morpheus8, which combines radiofrequency and microneedling, is a powerhouse for those dealing with laxity. It tightens and lifts in a way that’s hard to beat.”
While some still turn to surgery for a dramatic lift, today’s face-lift no longer requires a scalpel. Thanks to targeted injectables, innovative devices like Everesse and Sofwave, and collagen-boosting microneedling, facial rejuvenation is now more refined, effective and accessible—delivering a lifted look that feels as good as it looks.
Credit: Modern Luxury Magazine