Best Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Treatments in Maryland

Advancements in aesthetic medicine have made it easier than ever to sculpt and define your features without surgery. At Capital Laser & Skin Care, we offer several non-surgical facial contouring treatments that deliver natural-looking results with minimal downtime. 

Whether you’re looking to lift sagging skin, smooth fine lines, or refine facial contours, non-surgical options can help you look refreshed and confident.

What is Non-Surgical Facial Contouring?

Non-surgical facial contouring uses minimally invasive or completely non-invasive techniques to shape and enhance facial features. Instead of incisions or surgical lifts, these treatments rely on advanced technologies, such as radiofrequency (RF), ultrasound, injectable fillers, and muscle stimulation, to tighten skin, restore volume, and improve facial definition.

These procedures are popular because they allow for gradual, natural enhancement. By encouraging collagen production or gently reshaping specific areas, non-surgical facial contouring can subtly lift and refine the cheeks, jawline, chin, and other parts of the face.

Best Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Treatments in Maryland

At Capital Laser & Skin Care, we’re proud to offer some of the most advanced non-surgical contouring options available:

• Emface®: This innovative treatment combines synchronized RF energy and high-intensity facial muscle stimulation (HIFES™) to tone facial muscles and boost collagen production. Emface® helps lift the cheeks, smooth the forehead, and define the jawline without needles or downtime.
• Ultherapy: Using focused ultrasound energy, Ultherapy targets deeper layers of skin and connective tissue to stimulate collagen. Over time, this tightens and lifts areas like the brow, chin, and neck, enhancing natural facial contours.
• Dermal fillers: Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can restore lost volume, enhance cheekbones, smooth nasolabial folds, and refine the chin or jawline. Fillers offer immediate results and can be customized for subtle or more noticeable contouring.
• Botulinum toxin (such as Botox®): While often used for wrinkle reduction, neuromodulators can also slim the jawline by relaxing overactive masseter muscles, creating a softer, more contoured look.
• RF Microneedling: Treatments like Genius® RF stimulate collagen production to improve skin texture and firmness, subtly refining contours and reducing the appearance of scars or fine lines.
• Sofwave: This non-invasive ultrasound treatment tightens loose skin around the jawline, reduces sagging under the chin, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles with no downtime. It’s safe for all skin types and tones.

Each treatment has its own strengths, and the best choice often depends on your specific concerns, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals.

Am I a Good Candidate for Non-Surgical Facial Contouring?

You might be a good candidate if you have mild to moderate skin laxity, loss of facial volume, or areas where you’d like more definition. Non-surgical contouring is ideal if you prefer gradual, natural-looking improvement without the recovery time of surgery.

 During a consultation at Capital Laser & Skin Care, we’ll help determine which approach fits your needs based on your skin type, facial structure, and goals.

Is There Any Downtime After a Non-Surgical Lift?

One of the biggest advantages of non-surgical facial contouring is minimal downtime. Many people can return to work or social activities the same day or the next.

• Emface® typically involves no downtime, though you may experience temporary redness or warmth.
• Ultherapy can lead to mild swelling, redness, or tenderness for a few days, but these effects are usually mild.
• Dermal fillers and neuromodulators may cause slight swelling or bruising at injection sites, which usually fades within a few days.
• RF Microneedling may result in redness or slight flaking for a couple of days.

Following your provider’s post-treatment instructions helps ensure the best possible results and quick recovery.

How Long Does Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Last?

Results vary based on the treatment used and individual factors like skin type, age, and lifestyle:

• Emface® results appear gradually over several weeks, often lasting six months to a year or more. Maintenance treatments help extend the benefits.
• Ultherapy results develop over two to three months and can last a year or longer.
• Dermal fillers typically last six months to two years, depending on the product and treatment area.
• Neuromodulators often last three to six months.
• RF Microneedling offers improvements that may last up to a year or longer, with continued collagen remodeling.

Regular maintenance treatments and a good skincare routine can help preserve your refreshed look.

At Capital Laser & Skin Care, we’re committed to helping you look and feel your best with personalized, non-surgical facial contouring solutions. If you’d like to explore your options, our experienced team can help design a treatment plan tailored to your unique goals.

Take the First Step

Interested in learning more about non-surgical facial contouring? We would love to speak with you. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our Chevy Chase, MD office today at (301) 579-3628 to schedule your private consultation at our laser and cosmetic dermatology center, located just blocks away from Washington, D.C.