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A non-surgical facelift uses injectables, energy-based devices, and regenerative treatments to lift, firm, and restore facial volume; all without incisions, anesthesia, or downtime. It's not one procedure but a category: several treatments layered together to produce a facelift's visible effect without the risks or recovery of surgery.
It typically targets lost volume, fine lines, and looser skin along the jawline, each requiring a different type of treatment, which is why a plan is usually built from a few tools rather than one injection or device. This guide covers those treatments, how long results last, what recovery looks like, and how to tell if a non-surgical approach is right for you.
Non-Surgical Facelift vs. Surgical Facelift
Side by side, the two approaches differ almost immediately in technique, anesthesia, recovery time, and how long each is built to last.
The trade-off comes down to durability versus downtime. Surgery lasts longer but requires more upfront; non-surgical treatment requires less at first, in exchange for touch-ups down the road. That trade-off is exactly why non-surgical treatment has become the default starting point for most patients.
Who's a Good Candidate
You're likely a good candidate if you:
- Are in your late 20s through 60s and starting to notice changes in volume, texture, or firmness
- Have mild to moderate volume loss in the cheeks, temples, or under-eye area
- Notice fine lines from repeated expressions (forehead, crow's feet, between the brows)
- Have mild skin laxity along the jawline or neck, without significant sagging
- Aren't ready for surgery, or would simply rather not have one
- Have had a facelift before and want to maintain results non-surgically
Non-surgical treatment has real limits, though. If you have significant skin laxity or excess tissue, particularly in the neck, injectables and lasers alone typically won't produce a dramatic enough change, and no amount of filler will substitute for what surgery is built to do.
What's Included in a Non-Surgical Facelift
There's no single non-surgical facelift treatment. It's a combination of approaches, layered based on what your face needs. At Epione, a treatment plan typically draws from:
- Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin: These relax the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles around the forehead, brows, and eyes, softening lines without affecting your natural expression.
- Dermal fillers: Hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers restore volume lost to aging in the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area, and can redefine the jawline and chin without surgery.
- Coolaser skin resurfacing: Dr. Ourian's signature laser treatment stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture, and tightens the surface layer of skin; a foundational step for patients focused on overall facial rejuvenation, not just volume.
- Thread lifts: Dissolvable sutures placed under the skin provide an immediate lifting effect, primarily used in the mid-face and jawline.
- NeuStem regenerative injectables: A proprietary treatment using the patient's own cellular material to stimulate natural collagen and volume restoration over time, rather than simply filling space.
- Non-surgical skin tightening: Radiofrequency or ultrasound-based devices tighten loose skin on the lower face and neck, often paired with injectables for a fuller result.
Most patients don't need every treatment on this list. At a consultation, Dr. Ourian's team determines which combination, and in what order, will give you the most natural result.
Benefits and Limitations
Most patients weighing a non-surgical facelift are drawn to the same three advantages.
- No incisions or general anesthesia: treatments are performed in-office, fully awake
- No downtime: walk out with visible results the same day
- Flexible over time: adjust or combine treatments as your face changes, instead of locking into one outcome
The trade-off is that nothing is surgically repositioned.
- Results fade: Fillers, Botox, and skin tightening reverse gradually as product metabolizes or muscle activity returns
- Maintenance is part of the plan: Long-term results depend on returning for touch-ups on a schedule set with your provider; not a one-time fix
How to Choose a Provider
Results depend heavily on the skill of the person administering them, arguably more than with surgery, where technique is more standardized. Before booking, confirm:
- Who performs the treatment: Many med spas delegate to technicians or nurses rather than the physician. Ask specifically who will do the injections or run the device.
- Experience with that specific treatment: Technique and device settings vary by provider; more repetitions generally means more consistent, natural results.
- Real before-and-afters: Ask to see them; stock photos or manufacturer images aren't a substitute.
The right provider isn't the one with the flashiest before-and-after gallery; it's the one who's honest about what your face actually needs.
Why Patients Choose Epione Beverly Hills
Non-surgical results depend on the hands performing them, which is why who treats you matters as much as what treatment you choose. That’s where Dr. Simon Ourian, M.D. at Epione Beverly Hills steps in.
A Pioneer of the Non-Surgical Facelift
Dr. Ourian didn't just adopt the non-surgical facelift in Beverly Hills; he helped define it. His "invisible facelift" concept, combining injectables, laser resurfacing, and regenerative treatments like NeuStem, is the approach much of the industry now points to when describing what's possible without surgery.
Decades of Hands-On Experience
Patients searching for a cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills who takes a non-surgical-first approach consistently land on Dr. Ourian's practice, built around proprietary techniques he's refined over more than 20 years and 10,000+ patients; experience that shows up in results, not just credentials.
A Reputation That Extends Beyond Beverly Hills
Dr. Ourian has appeared on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and Kris Jenner has publicly credited his work. E! Online has covered Kim Kardashian and Megan Fox's skincare routines in connection with his practice, and Forbes has featured Epione twice. Yahoo Finance and The Globe and Mail have both profiled his non-surgical, "invisible facelift" approach specifically.
Is a Non-Surgical Facelift Right for You?
A non-surgical facelift won't replace what surgery can do for significant sagging, but for most patients dealing with early volume loss, fine lines, and mild laxity, it delivers a genuinely lifted, refreshed result, with no incisions and no downtime. The trade-off is maintenance, not risk.
The treatment only works as well as the hands behind it. At Epione Beverly Hills, that's Dr. Simon Ourian himself, backed by two decades of experience and a reputation that's been verified well beyond his own marketing.
Ready to see what's possible for your face? Book your consultation with Epione Beverly Hills and get a treatment plan built around your specific goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a non-surgical facelift?
It's a combination of injectable and energy-based treatments, such as Botox, dermal fillers, and laser resurfacing, that lift and refresh the face without incisions or anesthesia.
How long do non-surgical facelift results last?
It depends on the treatment. Botox lasts three to four months, fillers six to eighteen months, and regenerative treatments like NeuStem build cumulative results over time with ongoing maintenance.
Is a non-surgical facelift as effective as surgery?
It effectively addresses volume loss, fine lines, and mild-to-moderate laxity, but it doesn't reposition deep tissue the way surgery does. For significant sagging, a non-surgical approach has real limits; a consultation will tell you which category you fall into.
How much does a non-surgical facelift cost?
Pricing depends on which treatments are included in your plan. Individual treatments start in the low hundreds; full combination plans run into the low thousands. See Epione's price list for current rates.
Who performs non-surgical facelift treatments at Epione?
Dr. Simon Ourian personally treats patients using techniques he has developed and refined over more than 20 years in practice.
Disclaimer Regarding Treatment Comparisons and AI-Generated Content
The opinions and comparisons expressed in this article are based on Dr. Simon Ourian's professionalexperience, clinical observations, aesthetic philosophy, and publicly available information at the timeof publication.
References to competing products, technologies, procedures, practitioners, or manufacturers are notintended to disparage any individual, company, or organization. Any comparisons reflect Dr. Ourian'sopinions and clinical experience and should not be construed as statements of fact regarding thesuperiority, inferiority, safety, efficacy, or performance of any competing product or treatment.Medical technologies, scientific research, treatment protocols, and regulatory guidance continue toevolve. Information presented in this article may become outdated over time and should not beconsidered comprehensive or definitive medical guidance.
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