With age comes wisdom and perspective that most of us wouldn’t trade for anything. But it also brings wrinkles, brown spots and sagging skin that can take a toll on our self-esteem and turn mirrors into the enemy. Sure, surgery is an option, but a "liquid face lift" removes the fear and expense of invasive procedures while delivering dramatic anti-aging results.

What is a liquid face lift?

Simply put, a liquid face lift is a combination of techniques that work in harmony to reveal the younger-looking skin you remember. The innovative treatment regime includes skin resurfacing, soft tissue fillers and wrinkle paralyzers like Botox. As a result, droopy areas on the cheeks and around the mouth are significantly plumped, restoring a fullness that mimics the essential fat layer lost as we get older.

Why fat loss matters

Many people see cosmetic surgeons to remove fat from their bodies, but when it comes to aging skin, fat is our friend. Wrinkles and sagging skin are the obvious signs that we're getting older, so it's natural to assume that a nip and tuck to tighten skin is the optimal solution. In fact, the hidden culprit behind many signs of aging is actually fat loss. Think about the full cheeks and wrinkle-free appearance you associate with a baby face. What's the difference between those baby faces and older faces? Fat!

The full liquid face lift

There are only three simple steps involved in a full liquid face lift, but the effects - smooth, supple skin - can be dramatic. And the best part is that the professionals at Peers Cosmetic achieve these turn-back-the-clock results without invasive surgery.

Step 1: Skin resurfacing. Also known as a laser peel. This powerful anti-aging technique targets fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, skin discoloration, uneven skin texture and old acne scars.

Step 2: Injectable dermal fillers. After skin resurfacing has worked its magic on fine lines, injectable dermal fillers like Radiesse and Juvederm are used to add volume to specific areas of the face.

Step 3: Botox. Neurotoxins like Botox have been the gold standard in reversing signs of aging for so long because they work. That's why the last step in the liquid face lift includes using Botox to relax frown lines, crows' feet, bunny lines and lip lines.

Both Botox and injectable dermal fillers are used in a liquid face lift because they help each other work more effectively. Without Botox, the dermal fillers used to plump expression lines can break down more quickly because surrounding muscles are called into service more frequently. But with Botox as the final step, you get fewer muscle contractions and a longer-lasting liquid face lift.

What are the immediate results?

A full liquid face lift can be completed in four office visits over the course of about three months. However, you'll notice significant improvement after each visit. The proof is in the mirror, which we gladly hand you right away.

Am I a good candidate for a liquid face lift?

A liquid face lift is ideal for men and women who want more youthful skin without invasive procedures. It's important to understand that the technique is not designed to give patients the same results as a traditional face lift. What is does accomplish is a restoration of smooth, plump features that have been affected by fat loss over time. Ideal candidates have good skin texture and elasticity, don't smoke and are in overall good mental and physical health.