In general, a surgical facelift provides the most ideal contouring for someone with moderate or severe skin laxity. This procedure can also tighten your underlying musculature and remove excess skin laxity to leave you with a more attractive contour. In some instances, liposuction can also be utilized to reduce the presence of submental fullness. There are many post-surgical steps that can be taken to reduce the appearance of scarring, but they will generally not fully eliminate the presence of a scar. These solutions include laser resurfacing, microneedling, silicone sheets, sunscreen, and more. There are also a number of effective, non-surgical options to help address scarring. We recommend Ulthera to patients who are looking for a solution with no downtime, or Profound for those who are comfortable some post-procedural downtime. Ulthera is an ultrasound-based procedure that heats the underlying tissue and stimulates collagen production. Profound is a radio frequency microneedling device that allows for the creation of elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid, restoring some of the lost elasticity in the face. Profound comes with more visible after effects, which can include the possibility of some swelling and bruising. These side-effects will diminish in about a week’s time. The addition of dermal fillers can also enhance your non-surgical results. None of these non-surgical options leave a scar.