PLASTIC SURGERY

Paul Vanek, MD, FACS

Q: What is a Liquid Lift? A: Many people of all ages are tired, or look tired, even if they get proper rest. For anyone who wants to look refreshed, it is easy for us to assess your facial volume changes, and brighten your skin, in one single office intervention! A liquid lift involves volume enhancement with either Radiesse (Hydroxyapatite) or Hyaluronic Acid. This methodology includes Voluma for your cheeks, Volbella for your lips, and Restylane for under your eyes and around your mouth (lines). Board-certified plastic surgeons like myself use our experience and knowledge of the human body to very precisely inject liquid material into specific areas of your face, rendering long-acting effects to lessen your tired, aging appearance.

Simultaneously with this procedure, I also recommend a Mentor Peel, which involves Erbium laser resurfacing of the skin and Profractional laser. By combining these two wavelengths, you can refresh the fine lines in your face and reduce the amounts of brown spots and sun damage. Your face will look far more rejuvenated and, when combined with a laser facial resurfacing, you will have significantly brightened skin. Many patients choose to have this done before the holidays, or any big event, because they are healed by Day 3, and only have a sunburned appearance for about 5 to 10 days. Because your skin is healed, you can wear light makeup to cover the pink, if you wish. If you are interested in full facial rejuvenation with this liquid lift method, please contact our office soon so you can look refreshed and more beautiful for your holiday activities!