The market is full of options claiming to lift the face — laser, threads, Ultherapy, fillers, Botox, and finally surgery. How do you know what suits you? The answer depends on one question: how much sagging do you have?
First: why does the face sag?
With age, three things happen at once: the skin loses collagen and elasticity, fat decreases in some areas and accumulates in others, and the deep supporting layer (SMAS) weakens. The effective procedure is the one that treats the right layer for your degree of sagging.
The decision map: which option suits you?
What you see: the beginning of fine wrinkles, a slight loss of radiance, skin still relatively firm.
Best suited: Ultherapy, Botox, light fillers, a light chemical peel.
Duration: results last 6-18 months depending on the procedure.
What you see: the start of visible cheek descent, softening of the brow line, mild neck laxity appearing.
Best suited: a thread lift + Ultherapy (combined), or a moderate surgical lift (Mini Facelift).
Duration: threads 12-24 months, surgery 5-7 years.
What you see: clear cheek descent, jowls appearing below the jawline, obvious laxity in the neck.
Best suited: the full surgical facelift (SMAS Facelift). Non-surgical procedures will not give an adequate result.
Duration: 7-10 years.
Each option in detail
Ultherapy (HIFU)
Focused ultrasound waves penetrate the skin to work on the very SMAS layer a surgeon tightens — but from the outside, using heat that stimulates collagen. No surgery, no downtime, a gradual result that completes over 3-6 months and lasts 12-18 months. Ideal for mild sagging or for maintaining the result of previous surgery.
The Thread Lift
Absorbable threads inserted under the skin through fine needles that lift the tissues immediately. The result is instant and visible, but lasts only 12-24 months. Suitable for mild-to-moderate sagging, and excellent as a middle-ground option for those who do not want surgery yet.
The Surgical Facelift
The only option that treats the roots of the problem in moderate and severe cases. The surgeon works on the deep layers, removes excess skin, and redistributes the tissues. The result is natural (when the surgeon is skilled), lasts 7-10 years, and a single cost equals 4-5 years of non-surgical procedures.
Surgery or not — who decides?
Don't base your decision on what you saw on the internet or what others did. The medical assessment differs from face to face depending on: skin quality, amount of fat, bone structure, and the degree of SMAS laxity. During the consultation, Dr. Ahmad Dawood carries out a precise assessment and honestly explains which option suits you — whether surgical or not.
Which option is right for you?
A free consultation to assess your face and precisely identify the most suitable option