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Is 25 Too Young for a Mini Face Lift?

asked 10 months ago by Anonymousf3
Latest answer by Umang Mehta, MD
Question viewed 303 times
Tags: age 25-34, candidate

My aging genes are not the best. I am starting to notice my personal aging signs. Knowing a little about the field, I feel there should be no real "age limit". Isn't it acceptable to be on top of aging?

14 answers to Is 25 Too Young for a Mini Face Lift?

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Liquid Facelift at 25

At 25 you should not need surgery. If you feel like your face is starting to age you should look into a liquid facelift (ie fillers and Botox). By combining fillers (Juvederm, Sculptra, etc) with Botox you will be able to achieve a rejuvenated appearance without surgery. Additionally, you could add some chemical peels and laser treatments to smooth out your skin tone.
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

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25 year old

Age does not matter. Your apearance does. You need to consult a facial plastic surgeon with a lot of experience; Don't go to a surgical mill. Remember only a good surgeon can advise you.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drbray.com

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Right age for a facelift, "mini" or otherwise

Thanks for the question. I agree with the other surgeons who have responded to this question, that for patients in their 20's there are a multitude of nonsurgical options which would be more appropriate. Depending on your specific concerns, these may include injectable fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm, Botox/Dysport, chemical peels, laser treatments, or just a good skincare regimen. You should wait until you have enough jowling and loose skin in the neck before you... more
Umang Mehta, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift for Patients in their 20's - Start Simple.

Start Simple and see how it goes. For example first consider all non surgical options. For example: fillers to restore upper and mid facial volume, light peels to take advantage of your youthful skin elasticity, and if you have early frown lines between your brows above your nose consider Botox or Dysport. This should allow you to wait until you are ready for a Mini Face Lift - that is you need more than the above.
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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25 is probably too young

Depending upon your concerns, other effective treatments may be less invasive than a mini facelift. And with the advent of so many non-invasive treatments, results may be achieved without surgery!
James Wire, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon
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25yr old getting a mini-facelift

I think that at 25 years old there are a lot of non-invasive options you have to consider before a facelift. Some options include injectables, lasers, skin tight treatments even products can help give you a great result.
Michael A. Fiorillo, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Mini lift vs. volume augmentation

I believe you are prematurely considering a mini lift. You may significantly change your future options with this surgery at such an early age. Although a thorough exam is the cornerstone of any consultation, my guess is that you would really benefit from some volume enhancement. This may involve solid implants to the cheek, midface, jawline, with or without injectable volume additives. I would guess that fat injection would be a great option if you have full face volume... more
Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD

Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.toddhobgood.com

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Face lift at 25

Its important to know what you want to improve about your face. Is it skin texture, facial volume, contour, cheek or chin projection, brow position, etc.? Generally speaking, 25 is too young to expect any significant facial soft tissue sagging that would need resuspension or repositioning. I also doubt you have much skin excess unless you've had significant, rapid weight loss which may require excision of redundant skin if there is inadequate spontaneous skin contraction after at least... more
Edwin Ishoo, MD

Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Age for Facelift Candidate

20's is too young for facelift surgery, including minilift. Poor skeletal structure may be present rather than aging. Better options to improve appearance of the jawline and neck may include liposuction and chin implants. Other aesthetic options to improve one's appearance at this age include such treatments as skin care, laser, light peels, or tretinoin. Only after a comprehensive evaluation by a plastic surgeon can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck. more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is 25 to young for a Mini face Lift

I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years including many Mini Face Lifts, which I call Minimal Incision Face Lifts...however, 32 is the youngest that I have had as a patient for this type of Face Lift. Photos, of your face, or seeing you in person during consultation would be required for further evaluation.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Surgery for an Aging Face at 25

Without a picture, these are general impressions. Most 25 year olds do not show significant signs of aging and so the undesirable appearance is typically genetic. The most common issue being a weak skeletal structure that doesn't support the overlying soft tissue. There are many ways to address this problem, but as a general rule, a minilift is not one of them. Start with a consultation with a plastic surgeon to understand what is causing the problem and find an... more
Joseph Campanelli, MD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Face lift

I believe 25 is very young to show aging, unless your genes and su exposure and is a smooker. Cosuly A BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON ( AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY) for evaluation and options. consult more than one plastic surgeon. Stay away from things that do not work that some will try to sell you. thermage , fraxel, ulthera, accupuncture face lift, branded lifts, thread lifts.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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There are many ways to combat aging skin in a 25 yr old.

There are various fillers and peels and laser treatments and even mini facelifts for a 25 yr old to consider who has aging skin. See several docs for their advise and feel good about yourself for starting early enough to be able to take advantage of some of the simpler procedures that are easy to go through. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Mini Lift for 25 year old?

Age is not a restriction, in my opinion, for having surgery to enhance your appearance. Any surgery should be "geared" to the individual patient and problem. If you have only mild age related changes, there are procedures which only require very small, hidden incisions which can be used to correct your "problem" areas. Or you may benefit from non incisional procedures or long lasting fillers which might provide you with the results... more
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

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