Lifting a face without surgery — which approach fits which problem
Three different things are called a non-surgical facelift, and they do not treat the same problem. Energy reaches the deep support layer or heats the dermis. Threads reposition tissue mechanically. Biostimulators and skin boosters rebuild structure or improve the skin itself. A face usually needs one of these more than the others, and the assessment is what decides it — not the price list.
Energy — ultrasound and radiofrequency
Ulthera and Ultraformer are focused ultrasound: energy is delivered to the deep support layer, and that is what produces lift. Thermage FLX and Oligio X are monopolar radiofrequency: the dermis is heated more broadly, and that is what firms skin and improves texture. Lift and firmness are different problems, and many patients are treated with one of each rather than choosing between them.
| Ultraformer MPT | None — return to normal activities the same day | |
|---|---|---|
| CLASSYS Ultraformer III | ฿15,000 | None — return to normal activities immediately |
| Ulthera SPT Program | ฿25,000–฿80,000 · Jawline ฿25,000 · Half Face ฿45,000 · Full Face ฿80,000 | Mild redness for hours |
| Ulthera Prime Program | From ฿119 / Per shot | Mild redness |
| Thermage FLX Program | From ฿50,000 | None |
| Oligio X | From ฿9,999 / 150 shot | None |
Threads — mechanical repositioning
| Lipo Lifting X Program | From ฿699 / per cc | Mild swelling or bruising for a few days; most people go back to their normal routine the next day |
|---|---|---|
| Vogue Lift | From ฿3,999 / thread | Mild swelling / bruising 3–7 days |
| Tourmaline | From ฿9,999 / thread | Mild swelling or bruising, usually 3–7 days |
| Onyx V-Shape Thread Lift Program | ฿25,000 | None to minimal |
| Amber Naso-Labial Thread Program | From ฿25,000 | 1 day |
| Ruby No.5 Baby-Face Program | ฿2,599 / 1 thread | None |
| Emerald Molding Cog Thread Lift Program | From ฿30,000 | Minimal — mild swelling or bruising up to 3–5 days |
| Grand Diamond Thread Lift Program | ฿50,000 | Minimal — mild bruising up to 3 days |
| Pailin | ฿5,999 / 1 thread | Mild swelling or bruising, usually 3–7 days |
| Ruby Nex Neck Lift Program | From ฿69,000 | 1–2 days |
| Voline Frame Lift Program | From ฿79,000 | 1–2 days |
| Aptos Thread Program | Consult | No recovery period required after procedure |
| Liquid Thread | ฿14,900–฿29,900 · ฿14,900 / area · ฿29,900 / 2-area program | Mild bruising 2–4 days; activity normal next day |
Structure and skin quality — injectables
Sculptra, Radiesse and Ellansé are structural. They are placed deeper, and the body lays down its own collagen around the material. Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid and works gradually — it adds nothing on the day. Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite and Ellansé is polycaprolactone; both carry a gel that occupies volume from the day of treatment, with the collagen result building behind it. Profhilo, Juvelook and Rejuran are skin treatments. Profhilo is a hybrid hyaluronic acid used to hydrate and remodel, Juvelook is a PDLLA booster for glow and firmness, and Rejuran is a purified salmon-derived polynucleotide used for repair and texture. Skin treatments do not replace lost volume, and structural products do not fix surface quality — many patients are treated with one of each rather than choosing between them.
| Radiesse | ฿15,000–฿28,000 · ฿15,000 / syringe · ฿28,000 / 2-syringe program | Mild bruising 3–5 days; full settling 1–2 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Sculptra Volume Stimulator Program | ฿25,000 / 1 bottle | Mild bruising 2–3 days |
| Ellansé | ฿29,999 / 1 cc · ฿50,000 / 2 cc · ฿80,000 / 4 cc · ฿100,000 / 6 cc | Swelling or light bruising, usually 3–7 days; longer in a small proportion of patients |
| Profhilo Bio-Remodelling Program | ฿22,999 / 1 syringe (2 ml) | Mild swelling at injection points |
| Juvelook | ฿3,000 / 1 cc · ฿15,999 / 1 bottle | Mild redness for a few hours; possible micro-bumps for 24–48 hours |
| Rejuran | ฿15,000 / 1 box | Mild bruising + tiny papules 3–5 days; full healing 7–10 days |
A doctor's assessment at consultation is what matches the approach to the face. Prices shown are starting prices for a single treatment; a plan may combine approaches, and often does.
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