The short answer: EndoliftX is a non-surgical treatment that uses a hair-thin laser fiber beneath the skin to tighten and lift tissue without incisions. A surgical facelift is an operation performed by a plastic surgeon that physically repositions tissue and removes excess skin. EndoliftX involves less recovery, while surgery is generally considered for more advanced sagging.
The Bodie Co does not perform surgical facelifts. We offer three non-surgical options instead: EndoliftX, Virtue RF and the Liquid Facelift. This guide explains the differences so you can decide what to explore.
EndoliftX vs surgical facelift at a glance
| EndoliftX (non-surgical) | Surgical facelift | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | A micro-optical fiber delivers 1470nm laser energy beneath the skin to contract, tighten and lift tissue, without incisions | Surgery to lift and reposition deeper facial tissue and remove excess skin, through incisions |
| Best for | Moderate to significant laxity of the jawline, jowls, neck, cheeks and midface, under-eyes and brows; also arms, abdomen and inner thighs | Generally, more advanced sagging that a surgeon judges suitable for surgery |
| Session time | 60 to 90 minutes | An operation; length and anesthesia are set by the surgeon |
| Downtime | 3 to 7 days of mild swelling and redness; most return to work within 3 to 5 days | Usually longer recovery than non-surgical treatments; your surgeon will advise |
| How often | 1 to 2 sessions typically; results last 2 to 3 years per our page | Usually a one-time procedure; aging continues afterward |
| Starting price at The Bodie Co | From $1,500 per session | Not offered at The Bodie Co |
How EndoliftX works
EndoliftX uses a micro-optical fiber, about as thin as a hair, placed just beneath the skin. The fiber delivers 1470nm laser energy into the tissue under the surface, where it aims to contract and tighten tissue from within. There are no incisions.
Some tightening may be visible within days as swelling settles. Collagen production continues for 3 to 6 months, with peak results typically around the three-month mark. Our page states results last 2 to 3 years, and most people need 1 to 2 sessions.
Most clients experience mild swelling and redness for 3 to 7 days. Bruising is rare but possible, particularly on the neck. A consultation is always required, including a skin laxity assessment.
What a surgical facelift involves
A facelift is a surgical procedure performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon, not at a med spa. In general terms, it involves incisions, lifting and repositioning deeper layers of the face and neck, and removing excess skin.
Because it is surgery, it typically involves anesthesia, a longer recovery and the risks that come with any operation. A surgeon is the right person to explain those, along with what results and recovery may look like for you. If you’re seriously considering a facelift, we encourage you to speak with a qualified plastic surgeon.
Other non-surgical options at The Bodie Co
Virtue RF
Virtue RF uses gold-tipped microneedles to deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin, aiming to remodel collagen and tighten. It is often chosen for milder laxity, along with texture, pores and scarring. A series of three sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, is standard, with 2 to 4 days of redness and mild swelling. From $800 per session.
Liquid Facelift
The Liquid Facelift is a full-face injectable plan using hyaluronic acid fillers and neuromodulators to restore volume and structure, which can create the look of lift. Results are immediate and can last 12 to 18 months or more. Recovery is listed at 48 to 72 hours. From $1,800 per treatment, with a consultation always required.
Which should you choose?
- Loose skin on the jawline, jowls or neck, but not ready for surgery? EndoliftX was designed for this kind of laxity.
- Mostly volume loss, like flatter cheeks or hollow temples? A Liquid Facelift addresses volume rather than tightening skin.
- Mild laxity plus texture or scarring? Virtue RF may be a fit.
- Advanced sagging, or you want the most change from a single procedure? A plastic surgeon can tell you whether surgery makes sense.
Non-surgical treatments generally produce more subtle changes than surgery. An honest assessment at consultation will tell you which option, if any, matches your goals.
Can you combine them?
Tightening treatments and injectables work in different ways, so a plan may involve more than one. Whether to combine EndoliftX, Virtue RF or a Liquid Facelift, and in what order, is something to ask about at your consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Is EndoliftX a facelift?
No. EndoliftX is non-surgical and uses no incisions. It aims to tighten and lift tissue, but it is not surgery.
Does The Bodie Co perform facelift surgery?
No. We focus on non-surgical treatments. Surgical facelifts are performed by plastic surgeons.
How much downtime does EndoliftX have?
Most clients have mild swelling and redness for 3 to 7 days, and most return to work within 3 to 5 days.
Is EndoliftX the same as Ultherapy or Thermage?
Our EndoliftX page explains that it works from beneath the skin with a sub-dermal laser fiber, while those treatments deliver energy from the surface.
How long do results last?
Our EndoliftX page lists 2 to 3 years. Results vary with age, skin and lifestyle.
Book a complimentary consultation
Learn more about EndoliftX skin tightening, Virtue RF and the Liquid Facelift, then book a complimentary consultation for a skin laxity assessment at our NoMad studio.
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Results vary; a consultation determines whether a treatment is right for you.