As the clock ticks on, most people notice their facial skin starts to sag or wrinkle. Though completely natural, these signs of aging are often unwanted. Unfortunately, retinol creams and plumping serums only go so far. Over-the-counter treatments address signs of aging on a surface level, not penetrating deeper for holistic facial rejuvenation.
In Bethesda, MD, Dr. Faulkner helps patients resolve years’ worth of skin aging by tackling your concerns at the root with both nonsurgical and surgical procedures.
Customized to fit your skin health and cosmetic goals, your treatment with Dr. Faulkner is entirely personal, shaped to enhance your features, not obscure them. Together with Dr. Faulkner, a board-certified plastic surgeon, you can watch the years melt away and look as young as you feel again.
Keep reading about the various facial rejuvenation treatments available at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, or start your anti-aging journey with a consultation.
Methods of Facial Rejuvenation
Dr. Faulkner offers a range of treatments for facial rejuvenation in Bethesda, MD. This scope of services includes options for patients interested in less invasive techniques for smaller treatment areas, as well as surgical methods for those with more extensive skin concerns.
Prior to recommending any course of treatment, Dr. Faulkner meets with you to discuss your treatment goals, medical history, and current skin condition to confirm which procedures are right for you.
A thorough consultation helps Dr. Faulkner understand which anti-aging approach could help you achieve your cosmetic goals safely and effectively. It also gives him the opportunity to further customize your treatment plan based on your unique features and desired look.
Though the exact procedures Dr. Faulkner recommends depend on your treatment plan, facial rejuvenation generally aims to restore lost volume, tighten the skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation.
Nonsurgical & Minimally Invasive Facial Rejuvenation
Patients experiencing light-to-moderate fine lines and skin laxity often benefit from nonsurgical treatments. Rather than completely lifting and redraping the skin with a facelift, nonsurgical facial rejuvenation works on a muscular or skin-deep level to support a more youthful appearance.
Younger patients can use this proactive measure of anti-aging to help maintain the skin’s natural structure and reduce muscle activity. Our nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options “train” your tissues before signs of aging can settle in.
Patients interested in less time in the OR and minimal downtime are also ideal candidates for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. In Bethesda, these treatment methods might include some combination of intense pulsed light therapy, injectables, or Morpheus8 microneedling.
However, as with most nonsurgical facial treatments, each of these techniques requires multiple sessions and regular maintenance to support lasting results.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Ideal for improving the appearance of pigmentation and fine lines, this noninvasive treatment uses the Lumecca IPL device to send waves of intense pulsed light into the skin.
Your skin converts the light energy into heat, delivering precise damage to specific molecules like melanin and hemoglobin. This enables Dr. Faulkner to treat redness and pigmentation without disturbing the surrounding tissue.
In creating controlled damage to the skin barrier, the thermal energy also stimulates the body’s healing response, prompting new collagen production. The renewed collagen levels better support your skin’s structure, revealing firmer, smoother skin.
Injectables
Injectables, like Botox, use FDA-approved neurotoxins to temporarily relax the targeted muscles. Once we interrupt the nerve signals that trigger contractions in your facial muscles, they are less likely to move and create wrinkles in the skin.
Dr. Faulkner often recommends neuromodulators to patients looking to relieve dynamic wrinkles like forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines. Though many enjoy the minimal downtime after treatment, Botox requires regular follow-ups to see continuously refreshed results.
We also offer dermal fillers, which treat signs of aging such as volume loss, nasolabial folds, and static wrinkles. Dr. Faulkner uses Juvéderm, a hyaluronic acid gel formula, to plump the skin. The lifted effect enhances the contours of the face and reduces the appearance of fine lines and creases.
Morpheus8 Microneedling
Dr. Faulkner also uses the Morpheus8 microneedling device for facial rejuvenation in Bethesda, MD. Morpheus8 uses both radiofrequency (RF) energy and microneedling technology to penetrate deep into the dermis.
The micro-injuries from the tiny needles create channels in the skin for the RF energy. As the RF energy heats the targeted tissue, it triggers the body’s production of collagen and elastin. The tissue heals itself from the tiny wounds—the cellular renewal remodeling the skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
FaceTite
FaceTite, another method of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation in Bethesda, uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to address skin laxity, fine lines, and unwanted fatty deposits. Dr. Faulkner might recommend this highly precise skin-tightening procedure for patients seeking a less invasive alternative to facelift surgery.
During treatment, Dr. Faulkner uses 2 small cannulas, one inserted just beneath the skin, and one on the surface of the skin. Together, the cannulas deliver controlled RF energy to damage unwanted fat cells and trigger collagen production in the surrounding skin. Once damaged, he gently suctions away the fatty tissue.
The restored collagen levels help to tighten the remaining skin, revealing more youthful features.
Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
Best suited to patients interested in treating specific areas of the face, such as the eyelids or forehead, Dr. Faulkner might recommend targeted surgeries to bring permanent relief to isolated features.
As with some of the nonsurgical treatments highlighted above, surgical facial rejuvenation in Bethesda typically benefits individuals experiencing minor or limited signs of aging.
Blepharoplasty
With age, the upper eyelids and under-eye bags can begin to droop. Facial skin laxity and fatty tissue migration are natural effects of time and genetics, but can give you a tired or aged appearance.
For patients experiencing drooping upper or lower eyelids, Dr. Faulkner might recommend a blepharoplasty. During surgery, Dr. Faulkner meticulously removes excess skin and repositions fat deposits as desired, restoring the natural contours of the eyelids and even improving field of vision.
Brow & Forehead Lift
If frown lines between your brows or horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, nose, or between the eyes are your only aging concerns, Dr. Faulkner can perform a brow and forehead lift.
He customizes the procedure to your unique treatment goals and facial anatomy, enabling him to maintain balance and preserve your natural features. As he lifts the skin and tightens the underlying muscles, Dr. Faulkner smooths out any wrinkles and repositions the brows for a refreshed appearance.
Limited Facelift
Ideal for patients experiencing early or localized facial aging, Dr. Faulkner offers a mini or limited facelift for natural-looking enhancements with a lighter surgical footprint.
To qualify for this more conservative facial rejuvenation approach, patients should have less extensive surgical goals. Patients should also have mild-to-moderate skin laxity and have a primary focus concentrated around the lower face. A limited facelift often suits patients who want to:
- Minimize scarring and surgical intervention
- Preserve the natural character of the face
- Soften early jowls
- Subtly tighten and define the lower face
Due to the limited treatment area and subtler repositioning techniques, a mini facelift is often a first step for patients who want to see improvements now, but would likely consider a full facelift or additional targeted procedures as they advance in age.
The narrower scope of treatment often also means the surgical outcome does not last as long as a full facelift, as it is less comprehensive and does not address aging facial skin as a whole.
Comprehensive Surgery
Our most comprehensive method of facial rejuvenation in Bethesda, MD, is a full facelift. The patients who opt for this procedure are looking for more dramatic, lasting, holistic results that nonsurgical and isolated treatments cannot provide.
Though the recovery time is inherently longer with a more invasive procedure, patients can achieve their desired aesthetic in a single surgery, rather than staged across several treatment sessions. Many find the longevity and efficacy of this treatment more appealing than less invasive alternatives.
Throughout his career, Dr. Brent Faulkner has performed dozens of successful facelifts. Patients love to see the years melt away after surgery, often enjoying renewed confidence in their vibrant appearance.
Facelift
As with any aesthetic treatment plan, Dr. Faulkner tailors your facelift surgery to your specific goals. Some patients opt to treat signs of aging around the mouth, nose, and neck, while others prefer a more extensive approach that also addresses the cheeks, forehead, and under-eyes.
Regardless of the desired treatment areas, a facelift delivers several lasting benefits, including:
- Minimizing wrinkles. As Dr. Faulkner carefully lifts and re-drapes the skin, he also tightens the muscles below to reduce the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles in the skin.
- Eliminating widespread skin laxity. When smoothing out the facial skin, Dr. Faulkner subtly repositions the tissue to better frame your features and eliminate unwanted sagging.
- Defining facial contours. While he eliminates the excess skin, your surgeon also restores sharper contours, especially around the jawline.
- Reversing signs of aging. With improved overall facial structure and a tighter, more lifted appearance, many patients find that a facelift makes them look 10 to 15 years younger!
- Improving self-esteem. This physical procedure also has emotional benefits. Often feeling more confident in their appearance after surgery, our patients enjoy a boost in self-esteem and confidence.
Though the natural effects of time and gravity continue after surgery, a facelift offers lasting improvements in skin quality and structure for up to 10 years.
Facial Rejuvenation With Dr. Faulkner
Whether minimal recovery time better suits your lifestyle or you have extensive surgical goals, your aesthetic goals are within reach at Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Empowered by decades of clinical expertise and compassionate patient care, Dr. Faulkner can tailor your facial rejuvenation treatment plan to fit you and your needs.
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