FACES OF SARATOGA OFFERS TRIPLE-CROWN WINNER: Aging Naturally with TriLift

Written & Photographed by Theresa St. John | Makeup Jennifer McCarthy of True Grace Makeup

For those of us who'd love a little help toning facial muscles, reducing wrinkles, and smoothing out the surface of our skin, Faces of Saratoga, located on Beekman Street, offers a new, FDA-approved, non-invasive face-lift therapy called triLift. Chris Vallone Bushee, Editor in Chief of Saratoga Bride magazine, and I are curious to visit and see what the fuss is about. "I'm a little nervous," she tells me when we meet. "I'm not really sure what's involved. Is it painful? Are there any side effects I need to worry about? How long does it last?" She rattles off legitimate questions, and I'm wondering the same. There's only one way to find out.

The Blue Peregrine Salon, where Faces of Saratoga is located, is a charming place located at 55 Beekman Street. Crystal meets us at the door. I'm impressed that she takes so much time sitting with Chris for her consultation – something she does with every potential client before any treatment begins. She explains the process and what Chris can expect before, during, and after the triLift session is over.  

"As we age," Crystal tells us, "our facial muscles tend to loosen—the outer skin layer thins. The triLift procedure helps with all that – without Botox or an invasive surgical procedure that typically comes with a face-lift."  She answers all our questions, taking her time to make Chris feel at ease, before pointing out the lady's room, where clients can change into something comfortable.

The room where Crystal “works her magic” is small and cozy. I peek inside to look at the sleek machine standing in the corner. I'm intrigued. She smiles when she sees my expression, knowing I’m thinking… What. Is. That?

"Dynamic Muscle Stimulation - or DMst – it helps wake healthy muscles through electrical stimulation, encouraging our facial muscles to expand and contract." During Chris' session, she explains that she'll use the triLift platform and its three applicators that differ in size to cover small, medium, and large treatment areas. “I’ll use Radio Frequency and Dynamic Muscle Stimulation with the triPolar handpieces to boost collagen, stimulate fibroblasts and create a beautiful lift to your skin. Then I use the triFX, which is a combination of Radio Frequency and Microneedling/Microchanneling to create volume AND smooth texture. Your skin will be silky smooth and your pores will literally vanish!” Crystal also explains how she'll work on one side of the face first, so we can note the difference – which is often immediate. Sure enough, when Chris sits up, we see dimples! And her laugh lines aren't as prominent! "I can see the contours of my face!" She exclaims. It's a fun moment for the three of us as we stare at her in the mirror and compare both sides. "And this is from one session – can you imagine what a series of treatments would do?!"

When she wonders about the lingering redness, Crystal assures her that in one or two hours, the redness will calm down, allowing her to put makeup on and go out on the town if she wants. 

"Natural, gentle aging is the rage now, and it's not going away anytime soon." Crystal shares that her clients are skipping the traditional face-lift route and opting for non or minimally invasive treatments instead. "And younger clients don't want injectables - they want a more holistic way to slow down facial aging. Don't get me wrong – many still want Botox, and there's nothing wrong with that option," she assures me. "But, with triLift, our facial muscles get a workout without injections, foreign substances, surgery, and downtime. How exciting is that?" 

I laugh when Chris pipes up and says, "VERY!" 

Imagine – you come into town for a long weekend with parties lined up and dinners with friends after a long, successful day at the track. A few hours after a triLift treatment, you go home, throw on a summer dress and a little makeup, then head out on the town feeling like a million bucks. 

Or, and I love this, you're getting married (or your child is) and you want to look your best when you walk down the aisle. A visit to Faces of Saratoga will help put your best face forward.  

The possibilities are endless – your social calendar will never look the same! 

Shortly after Chris is finished and dressed, the three of us walk across the street to enjoy a fabulous dinner at Taverna Novo, where many selfies are taken, and we rave about the changes we can already see in her facial contouring.  "Wow," Chris exclaims - more than once, "I have a chin! My neck, cheeks, even my eyes look better!" Crystal laughs and says, "Remember, triLift works to tone, tighten, and lift your muscles. It's a muscle workout. The whole idea is to reverse signs of aging quickly and easily." Although she also explains that results can vary, I'm impressed with what I see. This year, in May, I turn 65 and am seriously thinking about gifting myself a package from Faces of Saratoga - I've never minded asking for a bit of help from my friends, and Chris highly recommends it!

You can reach Crystal here: Call or text 518-396-7403 
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