Facial aging doesn’t always need the same type of care. Some concerns may improve with nonsurgical treatments such as:
Others, especially sagging in the cheeks, jawline, or neck, may call for facial plastic surgery.
In National Harbor, Maryland, Bella Cosmetic Surgery offers both surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. Anya Costeloe is a board-certified plastic surgeon who focuses on the face, head, and neck, with Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery training and fellowship training in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
When Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation May Be Enough
Nonsurgical treatments can be a good fit when your concerns are mostly related to skin quality, early lines, mild volume loss, or surface texture. These options don’t remove loose skin or lift deeper facial tissue, but they can help your face look smoother and more rested without surgical recovery.
Nonsurgical care might be right if you want to improve:
- Fine lines or expression wrinkles
- Mild volume loss in the cheeks or lips
- Uneven skin tone
- Rough texture
- Sun damage
- Dullness
Nonsurgical treatments can also be useful when you’re not ready for surgery or want a more gradual change.
When Surgery May Make More Sense
Surgery may be the better option when your facial aging comes from tissue descent rather than skin surface changes alone.
If your cheeks have dropped, jowls are more visible, or the neck has loose skin, injectables and skin treatments will only take you so far.
Facial plastic surgery can be worth considering if you notice:
- Jowls along the jawline
- Loose skin in the lower face
- Neck laxity or banding
- Heavier folds around the mouth
- Sagging cheeks
Depending on your anatomy and goals, surgical options may include a deep plane facelift, neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, or chin augmentation. Surgical facial rejuvenation can reposition deeper structures, while nonsurgical treatments usually work on volume, muscle movement, or skin quality.
How to Compare Your Options
The right choice depends on what’s bothering you most, how much change you want, and how much downtime you can manage.
Nonsurgical care is usually easier to fit into a busy schedule, but results are temporary and more subtle. Surgery involves more planning and recovery, but it may be better for more advanced sagging.
During a consultation, Dr. Costeloe can examine your facial anatomy and explain which options match your goals.
Talk Through Your Facial Rejuvenation Options
At Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, MD, Dr. Anya Costeloe can help you compare your choices and decide what fits your face, timeline, and comfort level.
Contact us online or call 301-567-6767 to schedule a consultation today.
