Ugh! Getting old sucks – especially when you are vain like me. Since I have entered my 40s, my face has started sagging, I’m getting wrinkles, and I feel really blah. Cosmetic surgery is expensive and permanent, so I decided to try the next best thing – a Liquid FaceLift!
And if you are thinking about trying a liquid facelift, allow me to share my experience with you to help you decide if these procedures are right for you.
*I am not a medical professional. All procedures in this post were performed by a licensed aesthetician. This is based on my own experience. Proceed at your own risk.
Tired of looking old but not ready to go under the knife? Me too. So I got myself a Liquid Facelift instead. But was it worth it? Maybe this will help you decide. Share on X
Why I Decided to Get a Liquid FaceLift
As we get older, the collagen in our skin begins to break down causing sagging, wrinkles, and folds. And I am reminded of this every time I look in the mirror.
The things I have noticed more and more as I age are:
All the things I want to fix on my face!
- Wrinkles on my forehead.
- Droopy eyes
- Crows feet
- Jowls and saggy cheeks (or laugh lines)
- Marionette lines (the lines from the outer corners of our lips that head down the chin)
So I wanted to do something about them and did some research about what a liquid facelift entails.
After reading the reviews and seeing a ton of before and afters, when I hit 40, I decided to take the plunge and am so glad I did!
What is a Liquid Face Lift?
According to the Liquid Face Lift Association:
“A Liquid Facelift is a technique for injecting advanced dermal fillers, such as JUVEDERM®, Radiesse® and Restylane® to lift and contour facial features. A non-surgical Liquid Face Lift can be undertaken to accomplish any of the following:
- Gentle lift of individual (or overall) facial features
- Reduced wrinkles, creases, line or folds
- Restoration of natural, curved facial contours
- A more rested, energetic look
- A friendlier smile.”
Now they are talking my language! I didn’t want anything drastic. I just wanted to look a little younger and more refreshed.
What Procedures I Had Done
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This time around I got the following procedures which were combined into a package deal for only $800!
- Voluma (1 syringe) – to add volume and lift up my sagging cheeks. Voluma lasts about 1-2 years.
- Juvederm (1 syringe) – to fill in my nasolabial folds. Juvederm lasts around 9 months to a year.
- Botox (20 units) – to lessen the lines in my forehead and crows feet. Botox lasts for 3-4 months.
Check out the before and after photos taken over 4 weeks –
Just before having the liquid facelift done. So droopy!
Immediately after having the procedures done, still at the facility and very swollen.
48 hours later. My cheeks are still pretty sore, but I’m healing.
2 weeks after the liquid facelift. My face is still settling.
4 weeks after the fillers. Everything is where it should be at this point.
After a month, I’m loving these cheekbones!
Liquid facelift Before and After with makeup.
How Much Does a Liquid Face Lift Cost?
I’m not going to lie. Fillers and Botox can get expensive.
Depending on the service, you can spend anywhere from $7.99 per unit of Botox to upwards of $2000 for a whole face full of fillers.
You can usually find a great deal using Groupon, which is how I found my current place.
If you are not already signed up for Groupon, you need to get in on this free service
And if you use Rakuten with Groupon, you can even get CASH BACK!! It’s a win-win!
6 weeks later and I feel like a million bucks!
*With any type of cosmetic work, you need to make sure to read the reviews on the facility and do your homework on the procedures you are wanting done.
A great site to check out for reviews of Botox, Juvederm, or any cosmetic surgery is Real Self.
There is also this cool site called Brilliant Distinctions Program. It’s basically like a Botox Rewards program. The more work you have done, the more points you earn, which can be used for future services.
With the amount of work I had done, I earned $120 in rewards, which will allow me to get a touch up in about 4 months! Sweet!
I’m not rich or high maintenance by any means. I don’t ever get my nails done and rarely buy things for myself. But once a year I save a portion of my tax refund to give my face a little lift.
It’s my one yearly splurge that makes me feel good!
And you can see that as long as you don’t go crazy and do anything drastic, you can achieve and maintain a natural-looking youthful appearance with the help of a liquid facelift.
Would you ever try Botox or Facial Fillers? Leave me a comment and let me know!
I totally think it’s about time we start making this a normalized conversation. I don’t see anything wrong with it either. Everyone has their own “thing” and if it makes you feel like a million bucks DO IT! Btw you look incredible! Thank you for sharing your experience.
I admit that the result is truly amazing and the striking thing is that this treatment can be done alone despite the injections. It’s easy?
This seems like a much better idea than an actual face lift. No cutting is nice. That stuff is forever!
I don’t think it is something I might do for me but on you the result looks good. Thanks for sharing your experience, important to read who has done. – Amalia
This is really incredible. Your face is glowing I must say. Never knew about liquid facelift. I feel like trying it.
What an amazing change. I didn’t know this type of procedure worked so fast!
I gotta say, you LOOK AMAZING! I ay need to try this! I get Botox, but have always worried about getting the fillers!
I’m glad it worked out as a worthwhile investment. You look great!! Thanks for sharing this insight
You look amazing! I did this years ago (I opt for Restylane) and I love the result! It last 2-years on me and I love it. I need to get another session when I get back to the Philippines.
Oh wow you are glowing. I think I need one of these!
It looks like it was definitely worth it. I don’t know if I will ever get one but this is definitely convincing
I think there is a big difference between the first and the last picture and it’s great that they can do it without surgery 🙂
this looks so damn lovely and stunning even though you looks quite nice…indeed glad you shared the entire information about this with us..great work though…
Nothing wrong about this. Every women wants to look beautiful. You looks stunning than before. Congratulations
I was on board until you talked about the pain, lol. I would have to talk myself into it now. It looks great though!
This actually looks better than real face lifting, you look great too!
you looks beautiful. I will try this one day
OMG! Your skin looks so amazing 😍 I am in my 30’s and can see those wrinkles already 😟Thank you so much for sharing those review site links and your experience with us ❤️
I didn’t know liquid face lift existed! Wow this was amazing I think this works a lot!