5-point face lift.Structural, not superficial.
Five zones, placed in sequence, restore what time has gradually redistributed.
- Session length
- 60-75 minutes
- Sessions
- One, with 2-week review
- Results read
- 2 weeks post-treatment
- Downtime
- Possible swelling 3-5 days
The 5-point face lift is a full-face dermal filler protocol that addresses five anatomical zones in a single session to restore structure, volume, and the appearance of lift without surgery, offered at Skin Aesthetics by Krystian in Bursledon, Southampton in an appointment of 60 to 75 minutes, with results reading fully at two weeks once swelling has resolved, minimal downtime for most patients, and suiting those who are noticing the distributed signs of ageing across the mid-face and lower face rather than a single isolated concern.
Pricing and booking are on Fresha, kept in one place so it is always current.
Distributed ageing. Addressed at the structure.
The face ages in a pattern. Volume diminishes in the temples, the fat pads of the mid-cheek descend, the jawline loses definition as bone and soft tissue change, and the chin shortens. These changes do not happen in isolation, and treating any single one of them in isolation rarely produces a natural result. The 5-point face lift is a structured protocol that addresses the face as a system, placing dermal filler across five anatomical zones in a sequence designed to restore the architecture that supports the overlying skin.
The five zones are the temples, the malar or mid-cheek region, the nasolabial area, the jawline, and the chin. Each is assessed individually at consultation. Some patients will have lost significant volume at the temples and cheek while retaining reasonable jaw definition; others present with the opposite pattern. The protocol adapts to the individual, and the volume placed in each zone is determined by what that zone requires rather than by a fixed formula.
Why sequence matters. Architecture before detail.
The zones are treated in a specific sequence because the structural zones inform the overlying ones. Restoring volume to the temporal region and cheekbone first re-establishes the scaffolding of the upper and mid-face, which changes how much correction is actually needed lower down. Treating the nasolabial fold or the chin without first addressing the mid-face structure often results in over-correction and an appearance that lacks coherence. Krystian follows the structural sequence deliberately and adjusts dosing as each zone settles.
The treatment uses hyaluronic acid fillers selected for the specific mechanical requirements of each zone. A denser, more cohesive product is placed in the structural zones such as the cheekbone and jawline, while a softer product is appropriate for areas requiring a more subtle correction. Cannula technique is used where it reduces risk and improves precision; needle placement is used where anatomical accuracy requires it.
This treatment suits patients who are in their mid-thirties or older and are noticing change across multiple areas of the face simultaneously, rather than a single isolated concern. It is also appropriate as a maintenance protocol for patients who have had previous full-face treatment and want to sustain the result as volume continues to change with age. Patients with a single defined concern, such as lip volume or nasolabial depth only, are better served by a more targeted approach, and Krystian will say so at consultation.
Three things before the first placement.
Volume distribution, existing filler, and whether a surgical conversation is warranted are all reviewed at consultation.
Volume distribution
The consultation begins with an assessment of where volume has been lost and in what sequence the face has aged. This is not the same for every patient, and the treatment plan is determined by what is actually present rather than by a standard template. Patients who have very little volume loss in some zones will not have filler placed there; under-treatment in the right areas produces a better result than symmetric over-treatment.
Existing filler burden
Patients who have had prior filler treatments, whether here or elsewhere, are assessed for the cumulative volume already present in the face. Placing additional product on top of existing, settled filler can lead to an over-filled appearance over time. Where the existing filler burden is high, Krystian may recommend dissolving certain areas and allowing them to settle before proceeding with new treatment.
Surgical candidacy conversation
For some patients, the degree of tissue laxity or volume loss is beyond what filler can address naturally. Krystian will have this conversation honestly if it applies, discussing whether a referral for a surgical consultation would produce a better outcome for the specific presentation. This is not a deflection; it is the appropriate advice when the clinical picture calls for it.
Sixty considered minutes, zone by zone.
Each of the five zones is assessed and treated in sequence, giving the architecture time to inform what comes next.
Arrival and consent
Medical history is reviewed, consent confirmed, and photographs taken from multiple angles. The treatment plan agreed at consultation is reviewed, and any questions from the intervening period are addressed before the session begins.
Assessment and mapping
Krystian assesses each of the five zones under good lighting, palpating the tissue and identifying the target placement areas. Anatomical landmarks are noted, and the sequence and dosing for each zone is confirmed before any product is drawn up. This is not a step that is abbreviated.
Sequential zone treatment
Each zone is treated in sequence, from the structural outer zones inward. After each zone, the result is assessed before proceeding. The pace is deliberate; the aim is an outcome that reads naturally across the whole face rather than zone by zone.
Full-face review and aftercare
The final result is reviewed from multiple angles and with the patient in both upright and reclined positions. Aftercare instructions are given clearly in verbal and written form, and the two-week review appointment is booked before you leave the clinic.
The honest version.
The questions every patient is too polite to ask out loud. Read at your pace.
Will I look over-filled or unnatural?
This is the most common concern patients bring to the consultation, and it is a legitimate one. The over-filled appearance associated with poor aesthetic outcomes is almost always the result of too much product in the wrong anatomical zone, or the wrong product selected for the structural requirement of that zone. Krystian's approach prioritises structural coherence over volume, which means the aim is a face that reads as rested and proportionate rather than one that is visibly treated.
How long will the result last?
Hyaluronic acid filler in the structural zones, particularly the cheekbone and jawline, typically lasts between twelve and twenty-four months. Softer product in areas of higher movement metabolises more quickly. The two-week review allows Krystian to assess how each zone has settled and to note where maintenance is likely to be needed first.
Can I have just some of the five zones treated?
Yes. Where one or two zones are significantly more affected than the others, a partial protocol may be more appropriate and will be discussed at consultation. However, Krystian will always explain the relationship between the zones and why addressing the structural ones first typically produces a better result in the zones you are most concerned about.
What is the difference between this and a surgical face lift?
A surgical face lift physically repositions and removes tissue, which allows it to correct significant skin laxity and sagging that filler cannot address. A non-surgical protocol works by restoring volume to the structures that have deflated, improving the support and projection of the overlying skin without removing or redraping it. For the right patient at the right stage of ageing, a non-surgical approach produces a natural result; for others, surgery is the more appropriate tool, and Krystian will say so directly.
Where can I see the pricing?
Pricing and booking are on Fresha. The reserve-your-consultation button on this page takes you directly there.
What we tell you before we begin.
- BruisingCommon across multiple injection points; typically resolves within seven to ten days.
- SwellingExpected for two to five days, particularly in the mid-cheek and nasolabial zone; full result reads at two weeks.
- AsymmetryMild swelling-related asymmetry is expected immediately post-treatment and resolves; structural asymmetry is reviewed at two weeks.
- Vascular occlusionA rare but serious complication managed by immediate hyaluronidase availability in the treatment room and recognition of early vascular signs during placement.
- ExclusionsPregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection in any treatment zone, blood-clotting disorders, autoimmune conditions affecting healing, and high existing filler burden requiring assessment before new treatment is placed.
The complimentary consultation is where Krystian assesses the full clinical picture and will tell you honestly whether this protocol is the right approach for your presentation, or whether a different treatment or a referral is more appropriate.
Reserve your consultation.
If you are noticing change across the face as a whole and want to understand what a structured, non-surgical approach could address, the consultation is the right place to start. It is complimentary, held in Bursledon by appointment, and carried out without pressure to proceed.