What is a Liquid Lift? A Guide to Full-Face Rejuvenation with Filler
As we age the structure of our face changes. Natural contours begin to flatten as the soft tissue slides southwards. This means that tissue overhangs ligaments creating folds, and unmasks hollows, both of which create shadows. Like a balloon deflating, the skin quality is also compromised, creating wrinkles and fine lines. Suddenly we can find ourselves looking tired and older than we feel. Some women consider a surgical facelift - but, if it’s not time to take that step, or surgery isn’t for you, there is a non-surgical alternative to refresh your look. The Liquid Facelift.
A non-surgical facelift is carried out using dermal filler injections, which are carefully placed at key locations across the face. The filler injections help to provide a subtle lift to the face, restoring lost facial structure and contour, whilst smoothing out emerging lines and wrinkles.
Lucy uses Liquid Lift Treatments to give patients a smoother skin texture and to soften the early signs of facial ageing in a way that maintains your natural beauty.
Below is a closer look at what a liquid facelift is, how it works, and why it has become a favourite treatment for women looking for full-face rejuvenation without invasive surgeries.
What is Liquid Facelift?
A liquid facelift is a non-surgical facelift using dermal fillers. The goal is to restore the facial structure of the patient and redefine the contours of the face while providing a subtle lift to any sagging areas.
A surgical facelift means incisions and a lengthy recovery time. Fortunately, the minimally invasive liquid facelift allows women the option of lifting and refining their face with fillers that help to replenish any lost volume that may be contributing to a more tired or drawn appearance without going under the knife.
How It Works
Our facial structure naturally changes as we age. There will gradually be a decrease in volume in the mid-face and lower face - this leads to nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and under-eye bags, as well as other signs of facial ageing. Without this volume, areas of the face begin to sag and create shadows where the skin was once smooth and plump.
Using hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler injections, Lucy precisely places volume where it has been lost. This helps to refresh your face while also achieving a subtle lift that doesn't compromise your ability to express or emote naturally.
Anti-wrinkle injections may also be used to help gently relax nearby facial muscles, particularly the downward pulling muscles, and soften any fine lines.
The liquid lift provides immediate results that only get better over the following weeks. The effects are natural, elegant, and well balanced and Lucy works carefully to ensure that patients who choose a non-surgical facelift look refreshed rather than "done."
What is a Liquid Facelift Good For?
A liquid facelift is perfect for restoring lost volume. It also works to soften fine lines and wrinkles and give patients a naturally more youthful appearance without the need for surgery.
Lucy expertly customises each liquid lift to the needs and aesthetic goals of each patient by targeting the specific areas of the face that would benefit from a little intervention. This helps to ensure that the results you see look natural and highlight your existing beauty rather than obscuring or masking it.
Liquid Lift Treatment Areas
1.) Hairline and temples
A liquid facelift may include anchors of filler from behind the hairline to help stabilise the soft tissue from above. Temporal hollows are also an effective area to treat. The careful placement of filler here both softens shadow and any harsh / bony impression, whilst improving surface tension, lifting the tail of the eyebrow. This helps to give a more refreshed and “open-eyed” look.
2.) Mid-Face & Cheeks
The mid-face is often one of the first areas to experience volume loss. Filler helps to redefine the cheekbones and lift and smooth any nasolabial folds. Using filler here will also help restore lost fullness to hollowed areas.
3.) Lower Face & Jawline
A liquid facelift can smooth marionette lines and refine the jawline by reducing the appearance of sagging skin to give patients some youthful jaw definition.
4.) Under-Eye Area
Treating under-eye bags with hyaluronic acid fillers can create a brighter, more awake look while reducing any shadows or lines.
Boosting Skin Health
Hyaluronic acid is like a “ground substance” within your skin. It is well documented that HA binds 1000 x its molecular weight in water. As all cellular processes take place in water this added hydration ensures the skin maintains a healthy structure. This helps to encourage the body to rebuild its own support structures wherever the filler is injected. This makes a liquid facelift an attractive choice for patients looking for long-term rejuvenation.
A Liquid Lift from Lucy
Achieving balanced and elegant results with a non-surgical facelift requires a level of precision that only comes with experience. Lucy has over 14 years of experience in aesthetic medicine and uses her expert eye, hard earned skills and gentle hand to deliver natural-looking and refined results. Optimum comfort is maintained during the procedure.
A Tailored Approach to the Liquid Facelift
Working to an individual’s unique facial features and parameters is paramount. Planning an effective and elegant liquid lift requires expert knowledge and experience as to which Hyaluronic acid fillers are used and by what technique. It must be carefully adapted to complement each patient's individual facial features and facial structure.
Lucy’s technique focuses on providing a subtle lift - never overfilled, never exaggerated - just a refreshed and rested appearance that helps your natural beauty shine through.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, Lucy takes a critical appraisal of each patient's face, assessing where volume loss has occurred and determining the product, technique and amount required to achieve the best results. She strategically places dermal filler in key areas to achieve natural restoration, ensuring the most is made of a patient’s individual features and key beautification points.
Expert Precision
Lucy employs advanced dermal filler techniques with a delicate hand to lift and shape the face without distorting natural expressions. Her background in aesthetic medicine ensures that each treatment is approached with a deep understanding of facial anatomy, ageing and proportion.
Why Choose a Dermal Filler Face Lift Over Alternative Treatments?
A liquid facelift is an excellent alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures - especially for patients looking to improve their facial structure without committing to invasive surgery.
Here's how a liquid lift compares to other aesthetic procedures and why many of Lucy’s patients choose it over alternative options.
Dermal Filler Facelift vs. Surgical Facelift
With a non-surgical, liquid Lift, you can avoid the cost and the recovery time associated with surgery. A surgical facelift is a good option for particularly sagging skin - but a liquid facelift can provide natural-looking results for many patients who aren't ready for or simply do not need a surgical facelift.
A surgical facelift involves incisions and general anaesthetic, which can both be a cause for worry for patients. There is also a lengthy and painful recovery time to consider and results that take months to settle.
Additional benefits of a liquid facelift is that it requires injections only - no cutting at all - and delivers an immediate lifting effect with minimal downtime. Patients avoid the greater risks associated with surgery and a non-surgical face lift doesn’t carry the considerable costs associated with safe, surgical facelift.
Liquid Facelift vs. Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Anti-wrinkle injections are wonderful for relaxing downward pulling muscles (i.e. “sad mouth”) and addressing signs of ageing such as etched lines, but they do not address lost volume. Injectable treatments such as dermal filler injections help restore lost volume and provide structure. Many patients couple filler with anti-wrinkle injections for full-face rejuvenation.
Liquid Facelift vs. Laser Treatments
Laser treatments and skin-tightening technologies can be effective for mild sagging skin and fine lines, but they do not replace lost volume or provide the subtle lift that a liquid facelift achieves.
The Liquid Lift Treatment Process with Lucy
No face is the same, so it makes sense that no facial treatment should be the same. Lucy ensures that every liquid facelift treatment is carefully customised for each individual client to achieve soft and seamless results.
Your Liquid Lift Consultation
Your treatment begins with an in-depth consultation where Lucy will conduct a thorough examination of your facial structure. She will establish where volume loss has occurred, and where the filler will be best placed.
You will discuss your medical history and desired aesthetic outcome to ensure you are a suitable candidate for the procedure. Lucy will then design a bespoke treatment plan and choose the best dermal filler to achieve a subtle lift and balanced result.
Non-Surgical Face Lift Treatment
1.) Cleansing and Numbing
The Liquid Lift is carried out under sterile conditions. On the day of your treatment, your skin will be thoroughly cleansed, and a topical numbing cream will be applied to keep you as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure. Although there is local anaesthetic in hyaluronic acid fillers, where appropriate, local anaesthetic is injected also to ensure maximum comfort. Lucy takes great care to ensure that the treatment is as gentle as possible and many patients feel no discomfort at all.
2.) Dermal Filler Injections
Lucy will use a combination of fine needles and cannulas to administer dermal filler injections in areas such as the mid and lower face, brow area, and nasolabial lines. Her precise, light-handed technique ensures that each injection is placed strategically to lift and refine your face while providing subtle enhancements.
3.) Shaping and Adjustments
Once the filler is in place, Lucy gently moulds the treated areas to shape and blend the filler into the surrounding tissues. This helps to ensure cohesion of the filler and the tissues for a smooth and natural-looking finish.
4.) Aftercare and Recovery
Patients may experience slight swelling, tenderness, redness and possible bruising, but this typically subsides within a few days. Lucy advises patients to avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours and to follow her detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal results. Most patients can return to their normal activities the next day.
What Results Will I See from a Liquid Lift?
One of the biggest advantages of a liquid facelift is that the results are immediately noticeable. However, the full effects will develop over the next two to four weeks as the filler settles and blossoms, integrating with the surrounding tissues.
How Long Do the Results Last?
A liquid facelift provides long-lasting results that typically last around 18 months. This will, of course, depend on the metabolism and lifestyle of each patient and the type and amount of filler used. Patients with higher metabolisms may require touch-ups slightly sooner, while others may enjoy prolonged results.
How Does the Treatment Improve Over Time?
You will see an instant lift, thanks to the dermal fillers, with added benefits. The filler helps to stimulate natural collagen production. This helps to reduce wrinkles and improve your facial structure and it means you will see fewer wrinkles appear over time, too.
Maintaining Your Results
Maintenance sessions are recommended for most non surgical procedures. Lucy suggests that you come in for a touch-up every 12-18 months. This helps you to retain your refreshed and lifted appearance.
How Much Do Liquid Facelifts Cost?
The cost of the liquid face lift starts at £1,600. The final price depends on the amount of filler needed and the areas treated.
The Lucy Banks Ethos
For Lucy, aesthetic medicine isn't about dramatic transformations but subtle enhancements. Her mission is to nurture your natural beauty, aging with true grace.
With over 14 years devoted to medical aesthetics, Lucy values a less-is-more approach and uses her expertise, ethical practice, and delicate touch to deliver consistently refined results.
Final Thoughts
Many women choose to visit Lucy for a non-surgical facelift in order to address the early signs of ageing. A liquid lift allows you to rediscover your natural glow with help from Lucy's expert and carefully considered injections of dermal fillers. You will get an instant yet natural-looking lift.
If you are looking for a treatment that refreshes and rejuvenates without painful incisions or lengthy downtime, a non-surgical facelift with Lucy is an exceptional choice.
