There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes with catching your reflection and seeing someone who looks older or more tired than you feel. Maybe there’s a softness along your jawline you don’t remember being there. Or your cheekbones don’t seem to have the dimension they once did.
You’re not imagining the changes as you get older, and you don’t need to go under the knife to do something about them.
At the office of Cynthia Salter-Lewis, M.D., we specialize in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. Our treatments are designed to restore firmness, balance, smoothness and lift to your features without the drawbacks of surgery. Whatever your goals, we can create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Why Your Skin Starts to Sag
As you get older, your body gradually produces less collagen and elastin. These two structural proteins help your skin stay strong and resilient, so without them, the internal structural support of your skin weakens.
In addition to skin-level changes, the fat pads that once supported your face begin to shift downward and disappear, and repetitive muscle movements deepen your expression lines. Your skin becomes thinner, looser, and less lifted, especially around your cheeks, jawline, and neck. Environmental factors such as sun exposure and stress accelerate this process.
None of this is a moral failing. It’s just biology doing what biology does. But it also doesn’t mean you have to accept it as permanent. Today’s cosmetic treatments allow us to stimulate collagen, restore lost volume, and improve skin firmness nonsurgically.
What Is a Nonsurgical Facelift?
A nonsurgical facelift combines injectable and energy-based treatments to rejuvenate your skin and subtly lift your facial features. Unlike traditional surgery, these treatments don’t require incisions or downtime.
The goal isn’t to make you look like a different person. It’s to help you look like yourself on a really good day. To accomplish this, Dr. Salter-Lewis customizes your treatment plan based on your facial anatomy, goals, and aesthetic preferences. Your plan may include:
Neuromodulators for Smoother, Lifted Features
Neuromodulators, such as Botox®, are an essential part of many nonsurgical facelift plans. These treatments temporarily relax specific facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, the type of lines that appear when you make an expression like squinting or smiling. Reducing the movement of these muscles allows the overlying skin to relax, and the dynamic wrinkles soften.
Neuromodulators can also help with lifting by relaxing the muscles that pull your features downward (for example, the muscles that lower your brows or turn down the corners of your mouth). When these muscles are relaxed, the opposing muscles that pull upward get to do their job better. The areas get a subtle but noticeable lift.
Dermal Fillers to Restore Volume and Definition
Loss of facial volume is one of the first changes people notice with age. You may notice that your cheeks flatten, your temples hollow, and your jawline loses its crisp contour. Dermal fillers help replace this lost support, restoring lift and youthful fullness to your face.
When used with skill and subtlety, fillers can sculpt your midface, smooth deep folds, redefine your jawline, and improve mild, early jowling. Dr. Salter-Lewis administers fillers in a way that produces refreshed, natural-looking enhancement that preserves your unique features and expressions.
PDO Threads: Lift and Support From Within
For patients who want a more defined lift without surgery, PDO (polydioxanone) threads are an excellent option. These medical-grade sutures are carefully placed beneath the skin to create gentle tension and lift areas that have begun to sag, such as your cheeks, jawline, or neck.
PDO threads work in two ways. First, they provide immediate structural support, repositioning your skin for a smoother, firmer contour. As the threads naturally dissolve, they stimulate your body’s collagen and elastin production, which helps your skin remain tight and resilient over time.
When Will You See Results From a Nonsurgical Facelift?
This depends on what’s in your treatment plan.
Neuromodulators typically kick in within three to five days.
Dermal fillers work immediately, though there may be some mild swelling that settles over the first week or two. What you see at the two-week mark is generally your final result.
PDO threads offer instant lift, but the collagen building benefits reveal themselves gradually. Expect to see continued improvement for three to six months as your skin tightens and firms on its own.
From there, it’s about maintenance. To sustain your refreshed, youthful look, Dr. Salter-Lewis may recommend maintenance sessions one to three times per year, depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and the treatments performed.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Nonsurgical Facelift?
A nonsurgical facelift works best for people who’ve noticed early to moderate changes and want to address them before they become more pronounced. If you’re bothered by:
- Softening along the jawline or early jowling
- Flattened cheeks or hollowing temples
- Lines that are visible even when your face is relaxed
- A general sense of looking tired or drawn
…This approach might be exactly what you’re looking for.
It’s also a good fit if surgery simply isn’t appealing to you, whether that’s because of the recovery time, the cost, the risks, or just a preference for something less invasive.
During your consultation, Dr. Salter-Lewis will review your medical history, evaluate your skin, and recommend the best combination of treatments to achieve your goals safely. She’s known for her honesty and attention to detail. If she doesn’t think something will work for you, she’ll say so.
Rediscover a Naturally Lifted Look with a Nonsurgical Facelift
Here’s what we’ve found after years of helping patients with nonsurgical facial rejuvenation: most people don’t want to look dramatically different. They just want to look like themselves again. That’s exactly what these treatments can offer.
Dr. Cynthia Salter-Lewis has years of expertise in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation and is known for creating results that are elegant and natural. We invite you to schedule a consultation at our Marlboro, NJ, office to learn more. We proudly serve patients from Manalapan, Freehold, Old Bridge, Morganville, Monroe, and Shrewsbury, providing personalized care in a calm, professional setting.
Call (732) 724-1294 or book your appointment online to begin your journey toward a naturally refreshed, youthful look.
