5 Point Checklist to Avoid A Plastic Surgery Face Lift

At NOVA Plastic Surgery we are passionate about helping people live, look and feel their best. That’s something we strive to accomplish every single day.

We do plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons – face lifts, breast augmentations, liposuction, tummy tucks and so forth. However, something we realized about having a plastic surgery face lift, is that people often get better results using other strategies and can avoid plastic surgery altogether – if they follow some simple steps.

Don’t underestimate the power of these steps because if you do put them in place, you will live, look and feel your best both now and in the long-term.

Use our holistic approach to maintaining your natural beauty – it really does work!

Avoid A Plastic Surgery Face Lift If Possible

If you can incorporate these 5 points into a regular lifestyle routine, you’ll sustain and maintain your natural beauty, energy and vitality!

1. Early Prevention

Early prevention is the key to avoiding plastic surgery. As soon as you notice any changes occurring, act on them quickly to minimize long term effects.

For example, if you notice some fine lines appearing between your eyebrows or in the frown area – stop them in their tracks by having some light botox injections.

Or, if you notice your breaking out in blemishes more than usual or have some uneven skin tone – don’t just put up with it. Try a HydraFacial deep cleansing treatment or a Nano Laser Peel.

There are lots of options for keeping your skin healthy and glowing. The key is to take action as early as you can when you notice something different, or if you notice general signs of aging beginning to occur.

2. Eating Healthy

Aim to adopt an everyday healthy eating plan and maintain a healthy weight.

What you eat directly influences the health and quality of your skin. And maintaining a healthy weight prevents skin from stretching.

Eat lots of vegetables and healthy whole foods – these are full of antioxidants that prevent aging. And drink plenty of water.

3. Lifestyle

• Take a close look at different aspects of your life that may be causing stress. See if you can minimize any stress or implement strategies for stress reduction.
• Aim for at least 20 minutes of exercise per day. Even a short walk on a daily basis can be enough to experience great benefits.
• Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep every night, 8-9 hours if possible. Remove distractions such as televisions and technology from your sleeping space and use it as a sanctuary for relaxation and restoration.
• Give up smoking.
• Be happy. Every morning when you wake up, think about all the things you love and all the things you’re grateful for in your life.

4. Use Sunscreen

The easiest way to stay protected is to use a daily moisturizer that contains an SPF already, so you don’t have to add steps to your morning routine.

When you wash your face in the morning, dry it gently and then apply your SPF moisturizer. Use a body lotion that contains SPF after your shower, as well, to make sure your entire body is covered.

5. Rejuvenating non invasive treatments

The key to sustaining and maintaining your beauty and reducing the effects of aging is to have regular, scheduled non invasive treatments – botox, fillers, Nano Laser Peel, HydraFacials – things like that. Make your facial treatments routine as part of your lifestyle, just like you do healthy eating and exercise.

For example, you might schedule a HydraFacial treatment bi-weekly or once per month, then have your botox injections every 3-6 months on a regular basis.

That way you’re combining these rejuvenating treatments into your long-term prevention strategy, sustaining and maintaining your natural beauty.

This is what it means to take a holistic approach. It really is the best way to live, look and feel your best everyday.

Use this checklist and take our advice so you can avoid a plastic surgery facelift!

We even wrote an eBook about it…

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really avoid a facelift by following a consistent skin care and treatment routine?

Yes, in many cases. Patients who start early, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, and commit to regular light non-invasive treatments like BOTOX and fillers can maintain a natural-looking youthful appearance for many years and potentially avoid the need for a surgical facelift altogether.

What lifestyle habits help prevent premature facial aging?

Eating a healthy diet rich in antioxidants and whole foods, maintaining a stable weight, exercising at least 20 minutes daily, getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night, managing stress, and quitting smoking all contribute meaningfully to slowing visible facial aging and preserving the health of the skin.

How important is daily sunscreen use for preventing facial aging?

Extremely important. Sun exposure is responsible for more than 90 percent of visible skin aging, including wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of elasticity. Using a daily SPF moisturizer every morning, even on cloudy days, is the single most effective step you can take to prevent premature facial aging and protect your skin long term.

Which non-invasive treatments are most effective for preventing the need for a facelift?

A consistent routine combining BOTOX every three to six months, dermal fillers as needed to address volume loss, and skin quality treatments like HydraFacials or NanoLaser Peels to maintain even tone and texture is the most effective non-surgical approach for long-term facial rejuvenation.

When should I start preventative cosmetic treatments to avoid needing a facelift?

The earlier you start, the more effective preventative treatments are. Acting as soon as you notice early signs of aging, such as fine lines, uneven tone, or early volume loss, allows you to address changes before they progress. Starting in your mid-to-late 20s or early 30s gives you the most significant long-term benefit.