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Farber et al. Plast Aesthet Res 2020;7:72 Plastic and
DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2020.152 Aesthetic Research

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A review of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation

Stephanie E. Farber , Mathew T. Epps , Emily Brown , Julie Krochonis , Rena McConville , Mark A.
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1 Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
2 Department of Plastic Surgery, Mark Codner MD Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA.
Correspondence to: Dr. Stephanie E. Farber, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, 3350 Scaife Hall Suite 6B,
Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. E-mail: stephanie.farber.md@gmail.com
How to cite this article: Farber SE, Epps MT, Brown E, Krochonis J, McConville R, Codner MA. A review of nonsurgical facial
rejuvenation. Plast Aesthet Res 2020;7:72. http://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2347-9264.2020.152

Received: 16 Jul 2020 First Decision: 25 Aug 2020 Revised: 29 Aug 2020 Accepted: 25 Nov 2020 Published: 10 Dec 2020
Academic Editor: James E. Zins Copy Editor: Cai-Hong Wang Production Editor: Jing Yu

Abstract
As the demand for noninvasive facial rejuvenation continues to grow, it is imperative that plastic surgeons
maintain a mastery of nonsurgical techniques for restoring a youthful facial appearance. In this article, noninvasive
interventions for skin resurfacing, tissue tightening, rhytid reduction and volume restoration are discussed with an
emphasis on technical outcomes and potential complications. Overall, this review should serve as a primer for the
aesthetic plastic surgeon who aims to offer safe, effective facial rejuvenation to patients who desire maximal results
with minimal downtime.

Keywords: Nonsurgical, noninvasive, facial rejuvenation, laser, injectable, radiofrequency skin tightening, ultrasonic
skin tightening, skin care

INTRODUCTION
Over the past decade, plastic surgeons have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for noninvasive
rejuvenation procedures. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics, there were 15.9 million
minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed in 2018 - a 2% increase from 2017 and a 228% increase
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from 2000 . In contrast, there were 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures performed in 2018 - a 5%
decrease from 2000. These numbers highlight the fact that the growth of noninvasive procedures outpaces
that of surgical procedures. For that reason, it is critical that plastic surgeons are prepared to offer safe and
effective nonsurgical rejuvenation to respond to this growing demand.

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