Dr. Yuly Gorodisky, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Cum Laude degree from the University of Miami in Florida. He graduated with Honors at the top of his class from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He completed a five-year residency in general surgery at Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, an academic affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He also completed a plastic surgery residency in Philadelphia and is currently board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation is in the cosmetic “surgery” hot seat. Here, Haute Beauty expert Dr. Yuly Gorodisky shares the top three treatments he performs: the Ylift for facial rejuvenation, SurgYlift (combination of Renuvion and Elevate), and the HALO and pro-fractional laser to treat skin texture. Each of these nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments has different benefits and varied downtimes. That said, Haute Beauty asked Dr. Gorodisky questions to know the specifics.

Out of all the treatments, which is the most common?

The most popular are the Ylift and SurgYlift, creating strong, long-lasting facial and neck rejuvenation with little downtime and no surgery.

Which has the least amount of downtime, if any?

• Ylift has a few days of swelling and soreness but no social downtime.
• SurgYlift has a few days of swelling and wearing a neck strap and foam neck collar, so patients may want to stay away from work or meetings for about four to five days.
• HALO or Profractional laser downtime depends on the aggressiveness of the treatment. The more aggressive treatment may have five to seven days of redness and healing, but a more mild treatment may only take two to three days to heal.

 

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How can the three work procedures work together?

Many patients concerned about facial aging will also have neck laxity to address, skin elasticity, and wrinkles. These procedures address the aging of the face, neck, and skin, which can combine for overall global rejuvenation.

Who makes a candidate for each?

Anyone concerned with signs of aging of the cheeks, jawline, and neck may be evaluated for a less invasive approach. Of course, a surgical lift may still be necessary if the patient has a lot of excesses and lax skin. Patients with fair skin and wrinkles could benefit from a more aggressive laser treatment than those with more ethnic and darker skin types.