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Instead of removing loose facial skin surgically, the surgeon inserts medical-grade thread material under your skin to create a subtle but visible “lift.” These threads help tighten your skin by pulling it taut, stimulating collagen production for a more youthful appearance. ### LENGTH OF PROCEDURE: 30 Minutes ### IN / OUTPATIENT: Outpatient ### ANESTHESIA: Local ### RISKS / COMPLICATIONS: Bruising, swelling ### RECOVERY TIME: 1-2 weeks ![marksison-com-before-after-face-thread-lift](https://www.marksison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/marksison-com-before-after-face-thread-lift.jpg?width=400&height=267&name=marksison-com-before-after-face-thread-lift.jpg)   ## DERMAL FILLERS This is a cosmetic procedure that offers a minimally invasive alternative to facelift surgery. Instead of removing loose facial skin surgically, the surgeon inserts medical-grade thread material under your skin to create a subtle but visible “lift.” These threads help tighten your skin by pulling it taut, stimulating collagen production for a more youthful appearance. ### LENGTH OF PROCEDURE: - minutes ### IN / OUTPATIENT: - out-patient ### ANESTHESIA: - local anesthesia ### RISKS / COMPLICATIONS: - swelling, bruising, vascular occlusion ### RECOVERY TIME: - immediate ![marksison-com-before-after-nose](https://www.marksison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/marksison-com-before-after-nose.jpg?width=400&height=267&name=marksison-com-before-after-nose.jpg) ![marksison-com-before-after-nose-2](https://www.marksison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/marksison-com-before-after-nose-2.jpg?width=400&height=204&name=marksison-com-before-after-nose-2.jpg) ![marksison-com-before-after-nose-3](https://www.marksison.com/hs-fs/hubfs/marksison-com-before-after-nose-3.jpg?width=400&height=202&name=marksison-com-before-after-nose-3.jpg)   ## BOTOX A non-surgical rejuvenating clinic procedure that decreases wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), and frown lines by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles with the injection of botulinum toxin type A (Botox®).Can also reduce excessive perspiration of armpits, palms & soles. ### LENGTH OF PROCEDURE: Minutes ### IN / OUTPATIENT: Outpatient ### ANESTHESIA: None ### RISKS / COMPLICATIONS: Numbness, bruising, upper eyelid droop ### RECOVERY TIME: Immediate ## INJECTABLE FILLERS injection of soft-tissue fillers diminish wrinkles, fill in depressed scars, or regains lost soft-tissue volume of the face. ### LENGTH OF PROCEDURE: 10 minutes or more ### IN / OUTPATIENT: Outpatient ### ANESTHESIA: Local ### RISKS / COMPLICATIONS: Bruising, swelling, possible infection, lumpiness ### RECOVERY TIME: Immediate or 3-5 days, depending on filler and area treated Expertise --- ![slider1](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider1.jpg) ![slider2](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider2.jpg) ![slider3](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider3.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider3.jpg) ![slider4](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider4.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider4.jpg) ![slider5](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider5.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider5.jpg) ![slider6](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider6.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider6.jpg) ![slider7](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider7.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider7.jpg) ![slider8](https://44114640.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44114640/hubfs/slider8.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=slider8.jpg) - [Botox](https://www.marksison.com/non-surgical#botox) - [Injectible Fillers](https://www.marksison.com/non-surgical#injectiblefillers) ## PLASTIC SURGERY ### by Mark A. Sison, MD www.marksision.com