Fillers or Facelift? How to Know When Surgery is Better

From subtle tweaks to surgical transformations, Dr. Carrie Houssock and Lindsey explore non-surgical options and set realistic expectations for what injectables, lasers, and other treatments can do. 

But when is surgery the better choice? Dr. Houssock explains why some results simply aren’t possible without it and how combining both approaches can deliver the best outcomes.

Anti-aging isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a long-term commitment. Starting early with the right treatments can help delay the need for more invasive procedures later. Consistency is everything in skin care, and they reveal the must-have ingredients to keep your skin looking its best.

Find out which treatments are right for your age—preventative treatments in your 30s, maintenance in your 40s, and restorative treatments in your 50s and beyond. And hear Lindsey’s thought process on when it’s time to send you to Dr. Houssock for surgery.

Learn more about non-surgical facial rejuvenation options at JEV Plastic Surgery. 

Learn more about facelift with Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock. 

Hosted by Baltimore plastic surgeon Carrie A. Houssock, MD and her all-female team, Perfectly Imperfect is the authentically human podcast navigating the realities of aesthetic medicine for people who live and work in the DMV.

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JEV Plastic Surgery is located off I-795 in Owings Mills, Maryland at 4 Park Center Ct, Suite 100. 

To learn more about JEV Plastic Surgery, go to jevplasticsurgery.com

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