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By Dr Eleonora Fedonenko / In / Published on: October 11, 2011 / Last updated on: October 11, 2011

Botox Vs Facelift – Pros and Cons

When it comes to looking your best, a wealth of options are available. If your primary concern is lines on your face, you may have narrowed down your options to either Botox injections or a facelift. Each option has its pros and cons and depending on your specific situation, one is probably going to be a better fit for you than the other, but its important to know the details before making your decision.

Botox

Botox has a number of benefits:

— Compared to a facelift, Botox is inexpensive.
— It is minimally invasive.
— It can prevent wrinkles from forming or treat mild to moderate facial lines.
— Recovery is simple and short.

Like any medical treatment, Botox also has its drawbacks:

— Botox is not permanent. Multiple treatments and maintenance will be required.
— While Botox can erase finer lines, it can only soften deep creases and wrinkles.
— Some side effects are possible, including pain at the injection site.
— While less expensive than a facelift, multiple treatments can add up.

Facelift

Facelifts have benefits in some situations:

— A facelift can remove deeper wrinkles that cannot be removed with Botox.
— Although some upkeep may be required, a facelift is more permanent than Botox.
— A facelift can remove sagging skin that can’t be helped by Botox.

However, facelifts also have several negatives:

— A facelift is a surgical procedure. Like all surgical procedures, serious risks are involved. Some of the risks connected to facelifts include scarring, bleeding, clotting, infection and poor healing.
— Because a facelift is surgery, it requires anesthesia, which also carries with it a number of risks.
— Facelifts can be quite expensive and are not covered by insurance.
— Facelifts have a significant recovery period, which could be weeks. While you could go back to work after having a Botox procedure, recovering from a facelift will require time off, painkillers and antibiotics. It will also take weeks before the full benefit is seen.

 

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Meet Dr. Fedonenko

A doctor that
can truly be
entrusted with
your skin care
and anti-aging
needs
A doctor that can truly be entrusted with your skin care and anti aging needs

Meet Dr. Fedonenko

A doctor that
can truly be
entrusted with
your skin care
and anti-aging
needs
A doctor that can truly be entrusted with your skin care and anti aging needs

Meet Dr. Fedonenko

The Medical Director of Your Laser Skin Care Center is Dr. Ella Fedonenko, and she has more than mastered both the cosmetic techniques and the creativity. Dr. Fedonenko is a member of the American College of Physicians and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. She completed her Residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1998 and since then has specialized in Cosmetic Dermatology.
After completing her medical training, Dr. Fedonenko sought a way to combine her desire for artistic creativity with the highly analytical skills she mastered in medical school. She obtained additional training in aesthetic medicine procedures soon thereafter, and the results of her extensive training and experience show in each and every patientโ€™s face. Sheโ€™s a doctor that can truly be entrusted with your skin care and anti-aging needs.
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