Top 5 Things People Ask Before Endolift®

1. Will it really tighten my jawline and reduce jowls?
2. Am I a good candidate or would fillers/threads/surgery be better?
3. What is recovery like and how long before I look “event ready”?
4. How long do results last and can I repeat Endolift®?
5. Is it safe around the under‑eye and who should avoid it there?

How Endolift® Works

Endolift® uses an ultra‑thin optical fibre inserted through pin‑point entry sites to deliver controlled laser energy at strategic tissue planes. This selectively heats collagen‑rich structures and superficial fat to:

• Tighten connective tissue (neocollagenesis and remodelling over weeks to months).
• Contract fibroseptal network to improve laxity and contour.
• Remodel local fat (e.g., submental) for crisper definition where appropriate.

Because heat diffuses differently across facial layers, mapping matters: we plan fibre paths along anatomical vectors, away from critical nerves and vessels, and maintain conservative energy profiles tailored to your skin type and goals.

Who Is (and Isn’t) a Good Candidate?

• Good candidates: mild–moderate lower‑face laxity, early jowls, submental fullness, soft tissue descent; realistic expectations.
• Borderline: significant laxity (may need staged plan or surgical consult); strong volume loss (consider fillers first).
• Under‑eye: carefully selected cases only. If puffiness/lymphatic stasis or fat herniation dominates, we often prioritise non‑filler under‑eye rejuvenation or skin‑quality work (polynucleotides, Profhilo®).
• Defer/avoid for now: active infection, unstable inflammatory conditions (see dermatitis, rosacea flares), pregnancy/breast‑feeding, impaired healing without mitigation.

During your consultation we’ll perform proportion analysis and, where helpful, 3D face analysis or digital skin analysis to baseline texture and laxity objectively.

Your Endolift® Journey: Treatment Day & Recovery

1. Consultation & mapping: medical screening, photos, vector planning; discussion of alternatives (fillers, double‑chin options).
2. Procedure: antisepsis, local anaesthetic, micro‑fibre passes with controlled energy; duration varies by area.
3. Immediately after: mild swelling/tenderness; compression/cooling as advised; tiny entry points covered.
4. Downtime: social downtime is usually short; bruising/swelling vary. Many feel “event ready” within days, with collagen tightening continuing for months.
5. Aftercare: avoid heat/sauna and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours; follow your written plan. Contact us promptly for unusual pain, spreading redness, or concerns.

Results: When You’ll See Changes & How Long They Last

Many patients feel tighter immediately from thermal contraction, with progressive improvements over the next 8–12+ weeks as collagen remodels. Endolift® aims for long‑lived tissue change; durability varies with baseline laxity, biology and lifestyle. We sometimes plan minor refinement at 6–12+ months, or combine with filler structure and skin‑quality stimulators to amplify the outcome while avoiding “overfilling.”

Endolift® vs Alternatives (and When to Combine)

Endolift® vs Dermal Fillers

Fillers restore shape/structure; Endolift® tightens and refines soft tissue. For jowls from laxity, Endolift® often precedes small‑volume filler for the cleanest jawline.

Endolift® vs Skin Boosters

Profhilo® and polynucleotides enhance hydration/elasticity/texture. They don’t lift by themselves, but pairing them with Endolift® can deliver tighter skin that also looks healthier.

Endolift® vs Energy‑Based Surface Lasers

Surface lasers like fractional CO₂ target texture and etched lines. Endolift® addresses deeper support and fat remodelling. In combined plans we stage by downtime and skin type.

Under‑Eye Strategy

If your main issue is crepe and fine lines, we may condition skin first with polynucleotides, Profhilo® or Mesoeye C71®. If true hollowness dominates, we might discuss conservative approaches within our under‑eye rejuvenation pathway.

Safety & Risk Reduction: Consultant‑Led Protocols

We prioritise medical screening (medications, healing, skin conditions), antiseptic technique, conservative energy settings and vector mapping to reduce risk. Expected effects include temporary swelling, tenderness and occasional bruising. Rare events are discussed in consent. You’ll leave with written aftercare and a same‑day contact route for concerns.

• Before: avoid alcohol and vigorous exercise 24 hours pre‑procedure; pause certain topicals if advised.
• After: protect entry sites, avoid heat/sauna, and follow your personalised care sheet.
• Skin conditions: we may stabilise active acne/folliculitis, dermatitis or rosacea first.

Areas We Commonly Treat with Endolift®

• Jawline & jowls: crisper mandibular line and marionette shadow improvement.
• Submental (under‑chin): contour improvement where small fat pads contribute.
• Lower face: laxity refinement, often combined with facial volume planning.
• Under‑eye (selected): conservative protocols for crepe; combined plans are common.
• Neck (selected cases): tissue support for early laxity as part of broader strategy.

Your Consultant‑Led Pathway in Maida Vale

1. Consultation: goals, medical screening, photography, proportion analysis.
2. Design: vector map, energy plan, and whether to stage with polynucleotides/Profhilo® or fillers.
3. Treatment: Endolift® with local anaesthetic; meticulous technique; sterile protocols.
4. Aftercare: written instructions and escalation pathway; optional check‑ins.
5. Maintain: lifestyle, skincare, and occasional adjunct sessions for long‑term refinement.

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