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www.nycdermatologist.com (212) 644-9494 Liquid Facelift So, if loss of fullness is primarily responsible for aging our faces, then why is a face lift the go-to for some looking to reclaim a younger appearance? More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but filling it from the inside. Enter the age of the liquid face lift. A liquid face lift is the lifting, plumping, filling, smoothing, and/or re-contouring of the face through the use of injectable dermal fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Artefill, and Sculptra. The Use of Botox The use of Botox in addition to dermal fillers can make for better, longer-lasting results. Botox can be especially useful when dermal fillers have been used to fill in expression lines, such as the creases that form when you smile, as repeated overuse of the surrounding muscles will cause the filler to break down more quickly. Specifically, you should be aware that silicone in liquid or gel form is not approved in the US for injection into the face or body, and its use in this type of procedure has been associated with many unpleasant, disfiguring, and even fatal complications. Do not get a dermal filler procedure in the presence of any active skin sore, herpes outbreak, pimple, rash, cyst or infection near the intended injection site. Also, bear in mind that getting laser treatments, microdermabrasion, chemical peels or other similar …