A non-surgical face lift can be a viable and cost-efficient means to enhance the physical appearance of the facial area. A non-surgical face lift can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and boost the overall appearance of the face. Non-surgical face lift procedures are often less expensive and require a shorter recovery time than the surgical alternative. A surgical face lift averages just under $6,000 which doesn't include a variety of related costs. This surgical procedure also requires a relatively long recovery period and a greater risk of complications from the procedure.

Non-surgical face lift procedures are generally less-invasive, do not require an extended recovery period, and generally have a lower risk of complication as compared to a surgical face lift. Non-surgical face lift results, as a general rule, tend to last for a shorter period of time than surgical results. Non-surgical face lift methods may be better suited for men and women who have minor skin imperfections that they wish to cosmetically correct.

There are a multitude of non-surgical face lift procedures that are available to patients who wish to improve the appearance of their facial features. Some of these are more invasive than others, each have there own risks and benefits, and all require different fees. The most popular non-surgical face lift procedure is Botox. More than two million people underwent a Botox non-surgical face lift procedure in 2003 alone. Botox involves a series of injections in the facial area that work to relax the muscles in the area to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox costs average four hundred dollars a session and the results last three to six months.

Collagen injections are another type of non-surgical face lift procedure. This technique involves injecting collagen (a protein naturally found in the skin) into the skin to raise the tissues and decrease the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. An alternative to collagen has also been developed and is touted as a safer method than collagen. This non-surgical face lift procedure injects a hyaluronic acid compound (a sugar naturally found in the body) into the skin layers to achieve the same results as collagen and other dermal fillers. Collagen injections average $380 per session and hyaluronic acid treatments average $550 per session.

Skin resurfacing techniques such as the chemical peel, dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing are also common types of non-surgical face lift procedures. These non-surgical face lift procedures range in cost from $150 to over $2,000 per treatment. There are also a variety of face lift creams available on the market which may be able to enhance the appearance of the facial skin and reduce the signs of aging. Some face lift creams can also extend the results of other non-surgical face lift procedures.

If you are interested in learning more about non-surgical face lift options, you may wish to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable cosmetic surgeon in your area. This expert can determine what procedure may be best for you and discuss the risks and benefits associated with prospective non-surgical face lift procedures.