Before you can rejuvenate your face, you need to choose a treatment. And you’ve got options. From non-surgical lasers and injectables to surgical procedures like a facelift or brow lift, there are many ways to turn back the clock and discover a younger-looking appearance.
With so many options available, how do you choose the best treatment option for your facial rejuvenation needs?
Ask Yourself 3 Essential Questions
To choose the right treatment, you need to know what you want. These questions can help patients to distill their needs and narrow their treatment choices. Grab a paper and a pen and jot down your answers to the following questions. Save your list and bring it along when you come in for a consultation.
- What Results Do You Hope to Achieve? – Where do you need to rejuvenate? Make a list of the facial areas and concerns you want to improve. Commonly treated concerns include wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, jowls/double chin, sagging, and thinning skin texture.
- How Much Downtime Can You Spare? – Do you have a few weeks for recovery from a surgical treatment or do you need to get back to work quickly? Non-surgical options usually allow for less downtime and are ideal if you don’t want to miss a lot of work. Some non-surgical options (like BOTOX® or microneedling) allow patients to return to their daily activities immediately after treatment. If you have more time for recovery, our surgical procedures generally offer the most dramatic and long-lasting results. If you’re short on time, don’t rule out surgery until you’ve talked with Dr. Machida. His advanced facelift technique allows many patients to return to work in about a week, significantly less time than recovery after a traditional facelift.
- What’s Your Budget? – Plastic surgery is an investment, but like all investments, we all have different amounts we’re comfortable spending. Generally, surgical treatments require a bigger upfront payment but provide results for many years without the need for touch-ups. Non-surgical options are more accessible initially, but the costs can add up over time since results are temporary. Financing options are available to help make facial rejuvenation more accessible to our patients.
Now that you’ve answered these essential questions, you’re ready for some professional help. Come in for a consultation and we’ll use your answers to help find your best treatment options.
Work with Your Doctor to Choose an Effective Treatment
Choosing a facial rejuvenation treatment isn’t a solo pursuit. Dr. Machida and the team at STC Plastic Surgery are experts in surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Using your answers to the above questions, we’ll help you select treatments to restore a natural-looking and youthful appearance.
Your next step is to call STC Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation and explore your options for facial rejuvenation. You can reach at (909)-476-2600 or fill out our online form.