5 Questions With: Dr. Sanjay Grover

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR NONSURGICAL TREATMENTS AT YOUR MEDSPA, GROVER AESTHETICS?

Vivace microneedling/ radiofrequency treatments and Sofwave synchronous ultrasound treatments are two of them. Both can be performed on patients with any skin type and have minimal to no downtime. Vivace improves fine lines and wrinkles, diminishes pore size, and delivers a smoother, firmer tone to the face, neck, and décolleté. Sofwave is used for fine wrinkles and is FDA approved to lift the brow and tighten the neck. It’s one of the best nonsurgical facelift options available.

HOW MANY BOTOX-LIKE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE NOW IN THE U.S.?

There are five: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify. All deliver nice results at different price points. Daxxify, or Daxi for short, is the latest on the market and has the ability to start taking effect within one or two days, and will last at least one month longer than Botox for most patients.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A FACELIFT-LIKE RESULT WITHOUT SURGERY?

For the right patient, the Y-Lift is an option. It’s performed in the office with fillers alone. In the Y-Lift, filler is placed in pockets right on top of the aging bone to accentuate and rejuvenate the appearance of the face. It can be combined with liposuction and Renuvion J-plasma, as well as with the MyEllevate neck suture suspension to really enhance the appearance of the jawline and neck. This is called a SurgYLift.

NAME SOME OF THE MOST COMMON SURGICAL FACIAL PROCEDURES YOU PERFORM.

Deep-plane facelifts, lip lifts, eyelid rejuvenation, buccal fat reduction, and rhinoplasty. The deep-plane facelift is a wonderful technique utilized to create a much more youthful and natural result to the midface, jawline, and neck because it relies on releasing restricting ligaments in the face and mobilizing the underlying muscle rather than pulling on the skin, which can create a windswept appearance.

FAVORITE TECHNIQUE TO TREAT DEEP LINES AND WRINKLES ON THE FACE, AND LINES AROUND THE MOUTH?

I use a fractionated CO2 laser and a deep chemical peel with incredible results. The Restorative G Peel is an amazing deep chemical peel that employs a combination of phenol and croton oil to rejuvenate the skin and take a person’s appearance back 10 to 15 years.