Is a Liquid Facelift Painful?

A liquid facelift is typically not painful. The fillers already have lidocaine infused, which numbs the area and may not even be needed during the session. You can expect some minor discomfort for a few days after your treatment, but it is significantly less painful than a surgical facelift.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Over the course of your liquid facelift journey, you will need a handful of appointments. These include a consultation, one treatment session, and a few check-in appointments to ensure you are healing properly and the results are showing up at the expected times.

Will My Liquid Facelift Leave Scars?

No. A liquid facelift does not require surgical incisions and will not leave scars.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Most patients will start to see their results within a week or two as swelling subsides. Depending on the dermal filler used, it may take up to six months for the final results to become visible. Dermal fillers vary in longevity. Some will last a mere two to four months, while others may last up to two years. In general, most patients will see beneficial results from their liquid facelift for six to 12 months.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Liquid Facelift?

Non-surgical facelifts are generally quite safe. However, as with any procedure that breaks the skin, there are always unavoidable risks. These risks include: Infection Allergic reactions Irregular facial contours Nerve damage Blood clots Skin necrosis

Liquid Facelift

Newport Beach, CA

Lift Without Surgery

Introduction to Liquid Facelift

If you are looking for a non-surgical treatment to treat wrinkles or lift and recontour your neck and face, you should be aware of a highly effective method known as a liquid facelift.

Dr. Boris Ackerman is well known for his work as a plastic surgeon, and his Medspa offers liquid facelifts as a potential alternative to surgery for qualifying candidates in Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area.

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What is a Liquid Facelift?

You’ve probably heard about some of the many dermal fillers now available to treat areas of concern on the face and neck. You may be considering one or more of these solutions and have questions about the results each can produce.

A liquid facelift is achieved by combining different injectables (neuromodulators and dermal fillers) to target specific problem areas. Dr. Ackerman’s Medspa offers a wide range of fillers that have earned his stamp of approval and can be used in a series of injections to plump, lift, and contour the face and neck.

This minimally invasive procedure does not require surgical incisions or significant recovery time.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Liquid Facelift?

Candidacy for a liquid facelift depends more on a patient’s facial structure than on their degree of facial aging. This is because not every patient’s bone structure benefits from additional volume. In some cases, a liquid facelift may have the opposite effect.

Liquid facelift candidates should:

Be non-smokers
Have good health with no history of allergies to injectables, blood clotting issues, or other medical conditions that may complicate the procedure.
Want to improve specific features or the overall appearance of their face
Have lost volume, wrinkles, pronounced facial lines, and mild skin laxity

A liquid facelift cannot address significant tissue sagging, so patients with this concern should consider traditional facelift surgery.

A consultation with Dr. Ackerman is needed to determine whether you would benefit from a liquid facelift or are better suited to a different cosmetic treatment.

What Are the Benefits of a Liquid Facelift?

The benefits of a liquid facelift are plentiful. Our Orange County and Newport Beach patients enjoy their liquid facelift for the following reasons:

Restored facial volume and contour for a more youthful appearance
Avoids surgery and incisions
Preserved natural expressions
Rested appearance
Highly customizable treatment for personalized results
Quick recovery time
Painless procedure
Boost in confidence
Combinable with other treatments

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What Is Discussed During My Non-surgical Facelift Consultation?

Your liquid facelift journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Ackerman at his Newport Beach office. During your consultation, Dr. Ackerman will:

Conduct a thorough examination of your facial features and their condition
Ask you about your aesthetic goals, both short-term and long-term. These factors will determine if a liquid facelift is the best option for you and which injectables to use for the best results.
Review your medical history and health status
Discuss the possibility of adding additional procedures
Create a detailed treatment plan that optimizes your results, recovery, goals, and safety

How Is a Liquid Facelift Done?

A liquid facelift is performed at our Newport Beach, California, office. While you will have been educated about your fillers during your consultation, the specifics of your non-surgical facelift will be reviewed before you receive your first injection.

If necessary, a topical anesthetic can be administered to numb your face before the injections are performed. This is often not needed as the soft tissue fillers contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to relieve pain during the injection process.

In general, thicker fillers are used to replace lost volume deeper in the face, while lighter fillers help reduce wrinkles in the more delicate surface tissues. Depending on your desired results, Dr. Ackerman may use BOTOX® Cosmetic in addition to the prescribed dermal fillers to minimize the appearance of expression-causing lines and wrinkles (including crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines).

Each liquid facelift is fully customized based on your condition, aesthetic goals, desired cost, and chosen fillers. Some patients prefer lighter fillers to reduce wrinkles, while others choose thicker fillers to lift sagging tissues.

Most liquid facelifts are completed within 30 minutes to an hour.

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Combining My Liquid Facelift with Other Treatments

A liquid facelift can be combined with both surgical and non-surgical options to meet your aesthetic goals.

A liquid rhinoplasty reshapes the nose using injectable dermal fillers. Adding this treatment allows you to achieve facial rejuvenation as a single, cohesive unit for improved facial harmony.

Liquid Facelift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Liquid Facelift Care

The best part about non-surgical facelifts is the minimal recovery time. Most patients experience minor bruising, redness, and swelling around their injection sites. These symptoms usually fade within two to four days. For best results, Dr. Ackerman usually suggests patients refrain from physically demanding tasks or direct sun exposure for about a week.

After your injections, do not touch the injection sites for at least 12 hours. This will reduce the risk of infection and prevent movement of the filler. Do not use makeup, sunscreen, or other topical skincare products for at least 12 hours. Avoid alcohol, tobacco products, and blood thinners for at least two days after your injections. Try sleeping with your head slightly elevated for two to three nights following the procedure to reduce swelling.

How Much Does a Liquid Facelift Cost in Newport Beach, CA?

The cost of a liquid facelift in Newport Beach and the greater Orange County area will vary significantly depending on your aesthetic goals, the fillers you choose, and the degree of correction you desire. Dr. Ackerman’s office will provide you with a personalized price for a liquid facelift during your consultation.

Why Choose Dr. Ackerman?

Boris M. Ackerman, M.D., is a Board-certified, recognized plastic surgeon based in Newport Beach, affiliated with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and has QUAD-A Accreditation. His recognition and memberships reflect his dedication to upholding the highest standards of safety and delivering consistent, exceptional results.

Dr. Ackerman takes a patient-focused, comprehensive approach to helping his liquid facelift patients achieve their goals by improving facial symmetry and harmony, rather than focusing solely on a couple of specific features.

Liquid Facelift FAQ’S

Most patients will start to see their results within a week or two as swelling subsides. Depending on the dermal filler used, it may take up to six months for the final results to become visible.

Dermal fillers vary in longevity. Some will last a mere two to four months, while others may last up to two years. In general, most patients will see beneficial results from their liquid facelift for six to 12 months.
Non-surgical facelifts are generally quite safe. However, as with any procedure that breaks the skin, there are always unavoidable risks.

These risks include:
- Infection
- Allergic reactions
- Irregular facial contours
- Nerve damage
- Blood clots
- Skin necrosis

Patient Reviews

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Life changing facelift!

Dr. Ackerman did a deep plane facelift, a lip lift, and a brow lift on me. I was about to turn 60 and I figured it would be now or never. I have struggled with a thin face and started having substantial sagging and Fillers were beginning to make me look unnatural and pillowy. I am thrilled to be able to say that I couldn’t be happier.
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Amazing Experience

Immediately after seeing 3 other plastic surgeons for consultation, my parents and I knew Dr. Ackerman was the surgeon for us. He has an amazing and trustworthy staff, who we felt very welcomed by. When we met with him so he could give me a consultation for my nose, he was very honest about some of the setbacks that may come with my particular surgery.
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Excellent results and experience!

I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Dr. Boris Ackerman and his team! I came to him for a facelift, eyebrow lift, and a revision rhinoplasty, and from start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. Dr. Ackerman is not only incredibly skilled and precise, but he also has an artistic eye that made all the difference in my results.
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Like refreshed versions of themselves

Dr. Ackerman is an exceptional surgeon. I had reviewed his before-and-after photos beforehand, and it was clear that his patients looked like refreshed versions of themselves—not like entirely different people. That was exactly the outcome I wanted, and it’s exactly what I received.

– Linda L
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That decision exceeded every expectation.

“I absolutely love Dr Boris Ackerman. I cannot recommend my plastic surgeon highly enough. He performed my original facelift when I was 45, and 20 years later, I trusted him again for an updated procedure—and that decision exceeded every expectation.” Mary R

Schedule Your Consultation

Dr. Ackerman’s Medspa is currently accepting new patients. If you are in Newport Beach or the greater Orange County area and think you may be a candidate for a liquid facelift, contact Dr. Ackerman in Newport Beach, California, by calling (949) 759-3284.

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