Endolift before and after photos usually show three things: a tighter jawline, softer jowls, and firmer skin under the chin. Endolift is a minimally invasive laser treatment where a fibre thinner than a human hair is passed just under the skin. The laser energy tightens the tissue and kickstarts collagen production, so results build gradually. Most people notice a change within weeks, see their best results at 3 to 6 months, and keep them for roughly 2 to 3 years, sometimes longer. In one published study of 30 patients, 70% rated their result as optimal after a single session. It is not a facelift, so expect a noticeable but natural improvement rather than a dramatic transformation. Here is what to realistically expect, area by area, and how Endolift, which we offer at our Bracknell and Alderley Edge clinics, compares with other non-surgical lifting treatments.
Table of Contents
- What is Endolift and how does it work?
- What do Endolift before and after results actually look like?
- How long does it take to see Endolift results?
- What does the research say about Endolift?
- What are the side effects and recovery like?
- How does Endolift compare with other non-surgical lifts?
- Endolift at SIX1 Aesthetics
- Frequently asked questions
What is Endolift and how does it work?
Endolift uses a 1470 nanometre diode laser delivered through a micro optical fibre inserted directly beneath the skin through a tiny entry point, with no cuts and no stitches. That wavelength is absorbed strongly by water and fat, which lets the laser do two jobs at once: it gently contracts the tissue under the skin for an immediate tightening effect, and it triggers new collagen production that firms the skin over the following months. Treatment is done awake under local anaesthetic, usually in 30 to 60 minutes, and most people go home the same day.
Because it reaches the deeper layers directly, Endolift is often recommended for early jowling, loss of jawline definition, and mild to moderate skin laxity in people who are not ready for surgery. If sagging or volume loss is more advanced, other approaches may suit better. Our post on why the face loses volume after 40 explains what actually drives these changes.
What do Endolift before and after results actually look like?
Good before and after photos show improvement, not perfection. Here is what tends to change in each area:
Jowls and jawline. This is where Endolift shines and why “endolift jowls before and after” is one of the most searched phrases around the treatment. Expect a cleaner line from chin to ear and less heaviness either side of the mouth. The change is usually clear in side by side photos but still looks like you.
Under the chin. Because the 1470 nm wavelength is also absorbed by fat, Endolift can reduce small pockets of fullness under the chin while tightening the skin above them. This double action is what separates it from purely skin surface treatments.
Lower face and neck. Skin texture and firmness improve gradually as collagen rebuilds. Fine crepey skin looks smoother, though deep folds will soften rather than disappear.
How long does it take to see Endolift results?
There are two phases. First, a modest immediate tightening from the heat contracting the tissue, visible once early swelling settles. Second, the collagen phase: your skin keeps firming for 3 to 6 months after treatment, which is when the real before and after difference appears. Most clinics and published sources report results lasting 2 to 3 years, with some patients maintaining improvement for up to 5 years. One session is standard, which is different from most non-surgical treatments that need a course.
What does the research say about Endolift?
The evidence base is small but growing, and it is broadly positive. A 2024 systematic review in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery looked at intralesional 1470 nm diode laser treatment across dermatological aesthetic uses and found a favourable efficacy and safety profile, with adverse events that were mild and self limiting. A randomised controlled trial on 96 subjects treating lower face laxity reported meaningful improvement, and a smaller study of 30 patients with skin ptosis found 70% achieved optimal results and 18% good results from a single session under local anaesthetic.
Two honest caveats. Study sizes are small compared with long established treatments, and results depend heavily on practitioner skill and patient selection. A thorough consultation matters more than the machine.
What are the side effects and recovery like?
Most people experience mild swelling, tenderness or bruising for 3 to 7 days, and many return to normal activities within 1 to 2 days. Compared with surgery there is no general anaesthetic, no stitches and no weeks off work. Rarer risks include prolonged swelling, temporary numbness, and contour irregularity, which is why choosing an experienced practitioner is essential. Aftercare is simple but worth doing properly: keep the area clean, skip strenuous exercise for a few days, and follow your practitioner’s instructions.
How does Endolift compare with other non-surgical lifts?
Endolift is one option on a spectrum. Depending on whether your main concern is laxity, volume loss or skin quality, a different route may get you a better result:
| Treatment | Best for | Sessions | Results appear | Typically lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endolift | Mild to moderate laxity, jowls, under-chin fullness | 1 | Weeks, peak at 3 to 6 months | 2 to 3 years |
| Snatch & Tighten Package | Lift, contour and definition across cheeks, jawline and chin | 1 | Immediately | 12 to 18 months |
| Sculptra | Gradual volume restoration through your own collagen | 2 to 3 | Builds over 2 to 6 months | Up to 2 years or more |
| iPRF | Natural skin regeneration using your own plasma | Course of 3 | Gradually over weeks | 12 months or more with maintenance |
If your goal is a sharper, more lifted lower face in one appointment, strategically placed dermal filler achieves an immediate structural change that laser tightening cannot, and it is fully reversible. If you are weighing up collagen based options, our comparison of Sculptra vs dermal fillers breaks down which suits which face.
One session under local anaesthetic to tighten your jawline, soften jowls and reduce under-chin fullness. Available in Bracknell and Alderley Edge.
Book a Consultation →Endolift at SIX1 Aesthetics
We offer Endolift at both of our clinics, in Bracknell, Berkshire and Alderley Edge, Cheshire. Every treatment starts with a proper consultation, because Endolift is brilliant for the right face and the wrong choice for others. If your main concern is volume loss rather than laxity, Sculptra or our Snatch & Tighten Package may serve you better, and we will say so. We would rather turn down a booking than deliver a result you are not thrilled with.
Stimulates your own collagen for gradual, natural firming, the same principle Endolift relies on, delivered through a straightforward course of injectable sessions.
Book a Consultation →Frequently asked questions
Is Endolift painful?
It is performed under local anaesthetic, so the treatment itself should feel like warmth and pressure rather than pain. Expect some tenderness for a few days afterwards.
How long do Endolift results last?
Most sources report 2 to 3 years, with some patients holding results longer. Ageing continues, so maintenance treatments extend the effect.
Is one Endolift session really enough?
For most suitable candidates, yes. That is one of its main selling points. More advanced laxity may still need a different or combined approach.
Who is not suitable for Endolift?
People with severe skin laxity, certain medical conditions, or expectations of a surgical level result. A face to face assessment is the only reliable way to know.
Where can I get Endolift near me?
We offer Endolift at our clinics in Bracknell, Berkshire and Alderley Edge, Cheshire. If you would prefer lift without a laser, our Snatch & Tighten Package lifts and defines immediately, and it is reversible.
Endolift or a facelift, which should I choose?
They solve different problems. Endolift suits mild to moderate laxity with minimal downtime. Significant sagging generally needs surgery to correct fully. Anyone promising facelift results from any non-surgical treatment is overselling.
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