Is 39 too young for a face lift?

I actually think some people wait too long to get facelifts.
There really is no age that determines whether someone is ready for a facelift.
Many of my facelift patients are in their 40s. In your case, a full facelift
may be considered if more fillers in the "pre-jowl" area fail to give
you the desired results.The best thing to do is
consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. He or she will recommend the options
that are most appropriate people with minor signs of aging. Best wishes.

In most people the process of aging begins in their late 20s, and the signs of it become perceptible by 30-35, as the skin  starts to lose  facial volume, that cause appearing the folds, furrows and facial lines, sometime "marionette lines". By the age of 55 -60 years these changers are permanent already, that are difficult to correct with a facelift alone. We should take in mind the general rule, which states that prevention is always easier than correction. Taking action early, in your 40’s or 50’s, will help prevent these permanent changes. In other words, if a 40-year old isn't happy about his appearance and thinks non-surgical treatments  don't work for him, then he becomes a candidate for a facelift.

A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift. During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.

Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. But whose skin has elasticity with well defined bone structure. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™

Thanks for your question. 
As has been stated by the other respondents, I agree that age is just a
number.  If your anatomy warrants facial
rejuvenation treatment, then that should be the primary criterion.  In your case, I think you are in the early
stages, and could probably do well either with a face and neck lift, or more
conservative non-surgical procedures. 
It’s always hard to say definitively without performing an in-person
evaluation.  My advice to you would be to
book a few consultations with different Facial Plastic Surgeons in your area to
get a few different opinions to help you make the decision. 

Best of luck! 

Dr. Alexander

Patient with signs of early facial aging at young age ( e.g.
30s) could think that they need a facelift procedure. Facelift is usually not recommended before
the age of 50 because facelift scars could heal very noticeable. Early facial
aging in the form of development of moderate jowls, marionette lines and
deepened “laugh lines” (nasolabial folds) with preserved facial volume may be
secondary to midface soft tissue volume descend. Patient’s with this specific
findings could benefit from a Minimally Invasive Midface Suspension procedure (a.k.a.
MIMS), that reposition the midface tissues to a more youthful position without
the need of injectable fillers or facelift surgery. The procedure can be
performed safely under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort or pain,
avoiding the risks and cost of associated with "going to sleep"
(general anesthesia) or “twilight anesthesia” (IV sedation). Patients with
early facial aging seeking facial rejuvenation should undergo consultation with
a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in facial aesthetic surgery and
minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Your age is simply a number - what counts is your aging pattern and anatomy and personal motivation. We perform many facelifts in young patients as yourself, especially after non-surgical options have been used. These maintenance facelifts are very successful given that the change will not be dramatic but the benefit long-lasting. You would also benefit from conservative fat grafting - especially in the under-eye and chin-prejowl regions.

You may want to see a facelift expert to help you assess the best facial rejuvenation treatments. Ulthera may be a good option for skin tightening that will complement injectable fillers. If the aging process is very advanced, a mini facelift or facelift may better suit your needs.

There is not an optimal age for a facelift.  Consideration is given to each patient based on hereditary factors, skin condition, skeletal structure and other medical conditions.  In your case, it appears less invasive skeletal augmentation of the chin with either and implant or fillers would likely address your concerns.  

I have done the occasional facelift in someone your age with excellent results.  I would not use any more fillers for now.  Saving the money for a facelift, even if you don't plan on it for a few years, is a much better plan in my opinion.

It's unusual to do facelift at age 39 the based on the photograph it looks as though you would benefit from this operation.