This Innovative, Nonsurgical Device Creates a ‘Kinetic Facelift’

A next-level approach to nonsurgical facial treatments.

We are leaning further into the era of undetectable treatments and nonsurgical alternatives for rejuvenating the face and body. Gone are the days when a surgical facelift was the only option for bringing life back to the face. Now, innovative aesthetic devices allow for incredible results in nonsurgical capacities with little downtime, revolutionizing the world of aesthetics as we know it.

The injectable or nonsurgical facelift is not a new phenomenon. But, recent innovations in the field have transformed how we see the sought-after procedure. One such innovation comes from aesthetic giant, Sinclair North America, in the form of its game-changing Enerjet device. The device provides what physicians have termed a “kinetic facelift.” Ahead, everything you need to know about the next-generation treatment.

What is a kinetic facelift? How does it work?

“The kinetic facelift is a nonsurgical treatment in which high-velocity hyaluronic acid (and sometimes PRP/PRF) is injected into the hairline, preauricular and jawline,” Dr. Carniol says. “Using the EnerJet, small aliquots are delivered under the skin without using a needle, and the needle-free injection is so fast that the patient barely feels it.” How exactly does EnerJet deliver lifting results without a needle, though? As Dr. Hayre explains, “The Enerjet uses pneumatic pressure to drive the product into the skin instead of needles.”

Is there downtime for undergoing a kinetic facelift?

One of the main reasons patients look for nonsurgical alternatives to traditional facelifts is to avoid downtime and lengthy recovery periods. According to Dr. Hayre and Dr. Carniol, one of the biggest benefits of the kinetic facelift is the minimal downtime. “One of the great things about the kinetic facelift is that it is relatively painless and has very little downtime,” says Dr. Hayre. “There are typically ‘welts’ at the injection points, which disappear after a couple of hours. There are also tiny openings where the material was injected, which heal in one to two days. This is a procedure that can even be done days before a big event.” In total, Dr. Carniol says the downtime for a kinetic facelift is anywhere from three to five days.

What injectables are used in a kinetic facelift?

While the EnerJet kinetic facelift is not the typical injectable facelift, injectables are a key part of creating the results. “The EnerJet treatment involves injection of various fillers, and depending on the user they could be from any of the various main brands,” says Dr. Carniol. “I personally love to use PRP/PRF with the filler as it improves the result and decreases the size of bruises, which means faster recovery and happier patients.”

Injectable Facelifts vs. Traditional Facelifts

While the kinetic facelift is a great option for those looking for a noninvasive, minimal-downtime alternative to a traditional, surgical facelift, Dr. Capraro cautions that any injectable alternative facelift will not provide the same results as a surgical facelift. “While I have not found that injectables can provide the results of a facelift, although I do believe that injectables can improve the results of a facelift,” says Dr. Capraro. “As we age, we experience diminished skin quality and a loss of volume. At the beginning of that process, there are several treatments we can provide that can delay a facelift such as peels, laser treatments, neuromodulators and fillers.”