Non-Surgical Facelift
Explore Dr. Forley’s advanced non-surgical facelift options and discover the approach best suited to your needs.
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A non-surgical facelift offers an advanced approach to facial and neck rejuvenation without the need for traditional facelift surgery. At his NYC practice, Dr. Forley utilizes technologies such as MyEllevate®, QuantumRF, and Morpheus8 to improve contour, tighten tissue, and restore definition with local anesthesia and minimal downtime.
For patients experiencing early signs of aging, including mild jowling, softening of the jawline, or neck laxity — these minimally invasive treatments can provide meaningful improvement while preserving a natural look.
You may be a candidate for a non-surgical facelift if you:
Patients with more advanced skin laxity or redundancy may benefit from an advanced mini-lift procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia or achieve more comprehensive correction with a surgical facelift using IV sedation/twilight anesthesia.
During your consultation, Dr. Forley will be able to determine if a non-surgical procedure will achieve your goals or whether you would benefit more from a surgical approach.
Modern non-surgical facelift techniques address multiple layers of aging. Rather than relying on a single treatment, Dr. Forley evaluates structural support, soft tissue laxity, and skin quality to determine the appropriate combination of technologies.
This layered strategy may include internal structural support, deeper tissue tightening, and collagen stimulation at the skin level to achieve balanced, natural-looking refinement.
MyEllevate® is a minimally invasive procedure designed to improve the jawline and upper neck using a light-guided suture system placed deep to the skin that provides internal structural support. Tightening of the suture reinforces and elevates underlying tissue without traditional facelift incisions. The system also enables a non-surgical division of the prominent muscle bands of the midline of the neck to further improve neck contour. In addition, any excessive neck fat can be sculpted by liposuction as part of the procedure.
MyEllevate® is often appropriate for patients with early structural descent who seek improved contour but are not ready for surgical lifting.
To address skin laxity and collagen loss, Dr. Forley often combines QuantumRF with Morpheus8 Burst to complement the structural neck definition provided by MyEllevate®.
The QuantumRF applicator delivers multi-layer pulses of radiofrequency energy beneath the skin to stimulate soft tissue contraction and trigger collagen remodeling.
Morpheus8 Burst utilizes microneedles to administer carefully calibrated millisecond pulses of radiofrequency energy at multiple depths below and within the skin to improve firmness, tone, and surface texture.
Deeper structural tightening and superficial skin refinement can be addressed in a coordinated manner by combining these two advanced radiofrequency (RF) energy technologies. This comprehensive approach enhances overall facial contour while supporting long-term collagen production with minimal downtime. Results are evident as early as 3-4 weeks but continue to improve over a 4-6 month period.
Dr. Forley discusses QuantumRF & Morpheus8 Burst for skin tightening
67 year old female 6 weeks following MyEllevate, QuantumRF, & Morpheus8 Burst
MyEllevate® Plus builds upon the foundational support of MyEllevate® by incorporating additional tightening techniques with a limited skin incision behind the ear to enhance contour definition by direct skin excision. This expanded “mini-lift” approach may be appropriate for patients with more advanced skin laxity and redundancy who require greater structural refinement. MyEllevate® Plus can achieve significant improvement under local anesthesia and with less downtime than a more extensive facelift surgical procedure.
During your consultation, Dr. Forley will determine whether MyEllevate®, MyEllevate® Plus, or a Facelift is most appropriate based on your anatomy and treatment goals.
71 year old female discusses her experience with MyEllevate Plus
Non-surgical facelift treatments are designed to provide subtle, natural-looking refinement. Improvements may include:
Maintenance treatments using laser and radiofrequency energy treatments can help preserve and refine outcomes over time.
67 year old female 2 months after MyEllevate Plus and liposuction
Most non-surgical facelift procedures are performed under local anesthesia and involve minimal downtime.
Energy-based treatments like QuantumRF and Morpheus8 Burst may cause temporary redness or bruising with mild swelling and minimal discomfort.
Short term moderate swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur when structural support procedures such as MyEllevate® or MyEllevate® Plus are performed. A soft neck collar is used for 10 days to keep the neck from flexing during the healing process. Normal activities may be resumed within several days but exercise needs to be avoided for 1-2 weeks.
Choosing a plastic surgeon in NYC who is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery is essential when considering advanced non-surgical lifting technologies. Dr. Forley approaches facial rejuvenation with careful attention to anatomy, proportion, and long-term aesthetic balance.
During your consultation, he will determine whether a non-surgical or surgical approach is most appropriate for your specific concerns with facial aging. He will provide you with realistic expectations that can be visualized with 3D imaging simulations of your anticipated outcome.
To learn whether a non-surgical facelift is right for you, please contact the office to schedule an in-office or virtual consultation with Dr. Forley.
The cost of a non-surgical facelift in NYC varies depending on the combination of technologies used, the degree of correction needed, and whether treatments are staged or performed together. Because MyEllevate®, QuantumRF, and Morpheus8 address different structural and skin concerns, pricing is determined following your consultation.
The decision depends on the degree of skin laxity, structural descent, and overall facial aging. Patients with significant excess skin or advanced jowling may achieve more comprehensive correction with surgical lifting. A consultation allows Dr. Forley to determine whether a non-surgical approach will provide sufficient improvement or whether a surgical procedure would be advisable.
Yes. In many cases, combining technologies provides more comprehensive results. Structural support (MyEllevate®), deep tissue tightening (QuantumRF), and skin refinement (Morpheus8) address different layers of aging. Treatment plans are customized based on anatomy and goals. In some cases, a hybrid approach combining non-surgical procedures with the additional limited skin excision of MyEllevate® Plus can be utilized to enhance the outcome.
Some early contour improvement will be visible when structural support is provided. However, treatments that stimulate collagen, utilizing radiofrequency energy technology, typically improve gradually over several weeks to months as new collagen develops.
Most non-surgical facelift treatments are performed with local anesthesia or numbing techniques. Intravenous sedation anesthesia is typically not required but is available as an option in Dr. Forley’s office-based surgical facility.
The goal of non-surgical facial rejuvenation is subtle refinement rather than dramatic alteration. By working with underlying tissue support and collagen stimulation, improvements are designed to maintain natural facial contours and proportion.
Maintenance depends on the technology used and the individual’s aging process. Some patients benefit from periodic skin-tightening treatments or collagen-stimulating sessions to achieve long-lasting results.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in facial anatomy and energy-based technologies, non-surgical facelift treatments are a very safe option for treating facial aging. During your consultation, the risks and benefits of the approach most suitable for treatment of your facial aging concerns will be discussed in detail by Dr. Forley.
Bryan G. Forley, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic facial, breast and body contouring surgery. He has been in private practice in Manhattan since 1994. Dr. Forley is affiliated with the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, and Mount Sinai West.
Dr. Forley was invited to speak about his approach to minimally invasive facial procedures at the 5th Annual Connell Lectureship in Plastic Surgery at the University of California Irvine in February 2026.
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The cost of a non-surgical facelift in NYC varies depending on the combination of technologies used, the degree of correction needed, and whether treatments are staged or performed together. Because MyEllevate®, QuantumRF, and Morpheus8 address different structural and skin concerns, pricing is determined following your consultation.
The decision depends on the degree of skin laxity, structural descent, and overall facial aging. Patients with significant excess skin or advanced jowling may achieve more comprehensive correction with surgical lifting. A consultation allows Dr. Forley to determine whether a non-surgical approach will provide sufficient improvement or whether a surgical procedure would be advisable.
Yes. In many cases, combining technologies provides more comprehensive results. Structural support (MyEllevate®), deep tissue tightening (QuantumRF), and skin refinement (Morpheus8) address different layers of aging. Treatment plans are customized based on anatomy and goals. In some cases, a hybrid approach combining non-surgical procedures with the additional limited skin excision of MyEllevate® Plus can be utilized to enhance the outcome.
Some early contour improvement will be visible when structural support is provided. However, treatments that stimulate collagen, utilizing radiofrequency energy technology, typically improve gradually over several weeks to months as new collagen develops.
Most non-surgical facelift treatments are performed with local anesthesia or numbing techniques. Intravenous sedation anesthesia is typically not required but is available as an option in Dr. Forley's office-based surgical facility.
The goal of non-surgical facial rejuvenation is subtle refinement rather than dramatic alteration. By working with underlying tissue support and collagen stimulation, improvements are designed to maintain natural facial contours and proportion.
Maintenance depends on the technology used and the individual's aging process. Some patients benefit from periodic skin-tightening treatments or collagen-stimulating sessions to achieve long-lasting results.
When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in facial anatomy and energy-based technologies, non-surgical facelift treatments are a very safe option for treating facial aging. During your consultation, the risks and benefits of the approach most suitable for treatment of your facial aging concerns will be discussed in detail by Dr. Forley.
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Julia Reed writes that Dr. Forley, "disarms me by asking what I might like to have done. Nothing, I say, sure that I mean it. And then he shows me before and after books of tiny little neck lifts, subtle browlifts involving tiny little incisions well hidden within the hairline. In ten years, he assures me, I’ll be thinking about it. I actually like him. And I fear he may be right."
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