Orange County's Favorite Place for Non-Surgical & Liquid Facelifts

Dr. John Laura’s clinic is O.C.’s premier provider of  non-surgical facelift treatments with a comprehensive approach to anti-aging.

Now Featuring Sofwave™

Latest technology FDA approved for lifting eyebrow, submental and neck lifting + lines & wrinkles

Which of Our Treatments Are Best for Non-Surgical Facelifts?

All of Them.

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At Doctor John Laura’s clinic, we don’t believe in a one-size fits all approach to restoring youth. That’s why we have one of the widest spectrums of medical skin rejuvenation face treatments in the area.

What is a "Liquid" Facelift?

A liquid facelift is a combination of treatments that work together to replace the need for a surgical face lift. We customize your treatment plan to include multiple approaches that compliment each other so as to give you better results than could be had with any single treatment on its own.

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Introducing Sofwave™ – The Latest Non-Surgical Lifting & Tightening Medical Device

Sofwave™ is the latest technology to revitalize the skin through innovative stimulation of the production of new collagen. Sofwave™’s Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology is FDA cleared for lifting the eyebrow, submental and neck and reducing fine lines & wrinkles.

Why Sofwave™

Starting in our mid-20s, collagen and elastin begin to break down, causing our skin to wrinkle and lose its elasticity. Sofwave™ is a clinically proven, non-invasive approach to remodeling collagen, which improves facial lines and wrinkles and a lifting effect to the eyebrows, neck, and submental region.

Using proprietary Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam SUPERB™ technology, ultrasound energy precisely passes through the skin’s surface (the epidermis), heating the mid-dermal tissue at just the precise depth and temperature to rejuvenate collagen fibers and improve the overall appearance of the skin.

  • Most patients showed significant improvement after one treatment.
  • FDA cleared to treat facial lines and wrinkles and lift the eyebrows, submental, and neck.
  • Non-surgical – minimal downtime – 30-45-minute treatment.

How Sofwave™ Works

The depth for treating wrinkles is 1.5mm in the mid-dermis. Our unique, Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam SUPERB™ technology generates heat at this exact depth in the mid-dermis. Additionally, there is an integrated cooling mechanism Sofcool ™ that protects the uppermost skin layer from burning.

The impacted treatment zones stimulate a healing response, called neo-collagenases, which increases and regenerates the collagen in the skin, leading to the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and lifting the eyebrow, submental and neck.

How Does Sofwave Compare To Ultherapy?

Ultherapy has enjoyed increased popularity in the last several years for its ability to tighten and lift. Sofwave is the next step in similar, yet more refined technology. 

Additionally, Sofwave offers more value to patients, with the cost being roughly half of what practices typically charge for Ultherapy. Sofwave is a faster treatment, taking approximately 30-minutes to perform. Ultherapy takes a full hour to complete, depending on the size of the treatment area.

Ultherapy

Safe, non-surgical procedure

Safe for use on all skin colors and skin types

Uses ultrasound energy to cause muscle tightening and lifting

Redness and swelling may be present for hours after treatment

Topical numbing required

Oral pain-reduction medication recommended

60-90 minute treatment time (not including numbing)

Painful treatment without proper numbing

Results visible 3-6 months after treatment

Sofwave

Safe, non-surgical procedure

Safe for use on all skin colors and skin types

Uses ultrasound waves to cause skin tightening and lifting

No downtime

Topical numbing discouraged

No oral pain-reduction medication needed

30 minute treatment time

Tolerable treatment with no numbing

Results visible immediately after treatment, optimum results visible 3-6 months after treatment

Virtue RF

Our state-of-the-art microneedling rf device offers a powerful way to enhance any liquid facelift by tightening  skin and improving texture.

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EXACT RF


Precisely target delicate regions around the eyes, mouth, and jawline.

SMART RF


Reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone and texture on the face, neck,
décolleté, and hands.

DEEP RF


Tighten and smooth skin on the arms, abdomen, thighs, glutes, and more.

Thread lift

Thread lift is our most dramatic treatment for age reduction because thread lift allows us to physically lift areas of the skin. 

Thread Lift treatments are very versatile and are completely customizable. They can also be done in conjunction with dermal fillers on the same visit to address areas that could benefit from a less hollow look and compliment the thread lift. Dr. John Laura’s clinic will help you to find just the right balance for a natural, youthful effect. 

  • Horizontal and vertical forehead wrinkles
  • Forehead
  • Lowered outer eyebrow ends
  • “Fox Eye” lifts
  • Flaccid tissue, sagging eyebrows
  • Lower eyelid – bags under the eyes
  • Cheeks
  • Naso-labial folds
  • Mouth Corners (marionette lines)
  • Sagging cheeks and area under the lower jaw
  • Jowls
  • Double Chin
  • Skin furrow on the cheek
  • Creased cheeks
  • Skin furrows and wrinkles on the neck and cleavage
  • Nose

Balanced Combinations of Filler and Toxin Injections

At Dr. John Laura’s clinic, we pride ourselves on a balanced approach to fillers and toxin injectable treatments. The goal is to restore a natural youthful look, not to look like you’ve “had work done”.

We use strategic combinations and placements of botulin toxins and various densities of hyaluronic acid fillers. Each injection has a specific use.

Botulin toxins are used to relax dynamic lines and wrinkles – those which are caused by years of muscle movements “creasing” the skin. This generally pertains to the upper 1/3 of the face; the forehead, crows feet and frown lines.

Dermal fillers are used to replace lost volume, reduce static lines and enhance the structure of areas that you want to look stronger such as a cheek bone area or the jaw line.

Our parent’s generation may have resigned themselves to the futility of attempting to age gracefully. But they didn’t have the tools and techniques we have now to do something about how we look as we age.

Gone are the days when the only way to erase overt and dramatic signs of aging was plastic surgery. Modern techniques in the use of botulin toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers as well as other ancillary treatments such as laser resurfacing mean that we can make a huge difference in the way you look as exemplified by the patient pictured here.  

Changing the Shape of The Nose Non-Surgically 

Although drastic changes to the nose typically require a surgical approach, we can create noticeable changes the the shape of the nose through combinations of filler and thread lift. 

The nose is the focal point of the face, and for many, the first thing they notice when they see someone.  If you feel like your nose is getting the wrong attention, there are options for making a change that you’ll love.

As the injection is limited normally to the sides and top of the nose rather than the tip or the base, the results can make the nose look smaller in the frame of the face and more proportional.  This option is perfect for someone who wants to fix issues like a flat nose bridge or an ill-defined nose tip.  The provider is able to better sculpt the nose precisely, reduce dents and minimize the appearance of a bump on the bridge.  Because of the materials used, a filler nose lift is able to lift the nose tip better than a thread lift and add height to the bridge.  It is also ideal for correcting a prior surgical procedure to redefine your appearance. 

Filler can be combined with thread lift to affect the tip of the nose or the length of the spine. Using thread lifts for the nose has come to be nick-named the “lunchtime nose job” as it can be performed in less than an hour and needs minimal downtime for recovery.  A local anesthetic is used to numb the area and fine threads are placed along the bridge of the nose under the skin.  The threads break down and are absorbed by the body in 6 to 8 months.  The threads have been used in surgical procedures for the past 3 decades, so they’re very safe.  Results can last 1 to 2 years. 

Perfect Lips

Dr. John Laura and his aesthetic team believe in lip enhancement that compliments, not detracts from your natural beauty. They feel that the best work is striking enough to draw the eye but natural enough that no one will be able to easily tell you’ve had any “work done.” No “trout pouts or “duck lips” at our clinic!

  • Enhancement and plumping of the overall size of both lips
  • Correction of the balance of lower to upper lip to bring the ratio closer to the “ideal” of 1:1.6 (lower lip larger)
  • Enhancement of the points of the Cupid’s bow of the medial upper lip, which can descend due to lost volume through aging or which may not be prominent in those with thin lips
  • Enhancement of the upper lip by accentuating the philtral columns, the vertical structures located between the nose and mouth
  • Regain a youthful smile
  • Remove smoker lines
  • Made from hyaluronic acid which is naturally found in the body and has many rejuvenative properties. 
  • Minimally invasive
  • Can be performed over lunch
  • Lasts 4 to 6 months
  • Addresses signs of aging
  • Improved self-confidence
  • Can create subtle yes striking enhancement to draw the eye.
  • Can be used to address asymmetry
  • Can be used in conjunction with neurotoxin
  • Immediate results

Improving the Skin & Wrinkles

Dr. John Laura can combine several state of the art treatments including laser resurfacing, microneedling with RF, and other rejuvination 

elōs Plus

Efficient, safe, and utterly reliable technology. We aim to provide you with the best possible solutions to your problems. But we also aim to make the procedures you undergo, comfortable. That is why we make use of the best technology. The elōs Plus device combines optical (laser or pulsed light) and radio frequency energies to deliver comfortable, yet highly effective treatments.

Sublime for Wrinkles

A comfortable treatment that tightens and tones your skin. Sublime™ provides a non-invasive wrinkle treatment. This advanced device combines  levels of infrared (IR) light and bi-polar radio frequency (RF) energies to remodel the deep dermal layer of the skin by stimulating new collagen growth.

Fractional C02 Laser

For glowing, tight skin, this procedure produces smooth, healthy, and younger skin. If you suffer from pigmented skin, sagging, irregularly textured skin, sun damage, or aging skin, Fractional Laser CO2 might be for you. Our Co2RE carbon dioxide fractional laser resurfacing device causes skin rejuvenation by removal of skin tissue in precise columns, leaving the surrounding skin intact. The process encourages the skin to create a fresh layer of smooth skin naturally.

Virtue RF

Our state-of-the-art microneedling device delivers exceptional results in improving skin elasticity and texture. Only Virtue RF has 3 precision handpieces for targeted and broad areas. 

Sofwave Ultrasound

The latest in devices FDA approved for lifting and tightening. See more above.

Beyond the Face

Dr. John Laura was one of the first in Southern California to begin combining bio-filler and plasma gel with other more traditional body contouring and skin tightening / lifting techniques.

Plasma Gel Bio-filler is an organic alternative to synthetic fillers like hyaluronic acid that has many advantages over traditional fillers. It is a safe and minimally invasive treatment that can help you achieve the results of a facelift without having to undergo surgery. This relatively new treatment has exploded in popularity recently because of its proven safety and lack of side effects and risks. In addition to common uses on the face and neck, it can also be used to rejuvenate hands, aid in the lifting of the buttocks, and as a filler, it can be used to add volume anywhere on the body it is lacking.

Skin Tightening

Our technology for skin tightening uses a combination of Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields. The two technologies work in unison to safely and comfortably heat the tissue under the surface of your skin, which encourages the body to produce more collagen and elastin fibers. This process results in firmer, smoother skin that looks noticeably more youthful on the surface.

Lifting

A body thread lift utilizes thread lift technology now used for non-surgical facelifts and brings that same technique to enhancing the body. Now you can lift the abdomen, butt, neck, knees and other areas without undergoing surgery. While some patients may require surgery to achieve their cosmetic goals, many can enjoy a lifted, more attractive look with a non-invasive body thread lift.

This technique can work in tandem with our other treatments.

In some cases, we may also combine Bio-filler and Plasma Gel for additional volume. No other clinic in the area currently offers this. Bio-filler with Plasma Gel is known as an “autologous aesthetic procedure”. The procedure uses a patient’s own cells or tissue. In this case, the gel is mixed with your own blood and then injected into the problem area(s) to reinvigorate and lift parts of your face and neck that have lost volume, and/or to target very fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment is also suitable for hands.

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Dr. John Laura and his aesthetic team feel that no one treatment is the be-all end-all for every patient. That's why Dr. John Laura one of the widest arrays of treatments available in Southern California. This means your treatment plan will be unique to you and never limited to the capabilities of just one device or therapy. This way, you can be assured that you're getting the best results without compromise.
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