I'm in my 20s but am already beginning to notice the signs of sagging in my face. Unfortunately, I was genetically saddled with a lot of fat in my cheeks and a good portion of it is going down, down... So my question is, can an endotine midface lift be considered a preventative procedure as well as a corrective one? That is, if I have one performed now, will I have offset some of the aging I would otherwise accrue through my late 20s, etc.? (Side question: how many facelifts can one get in one's life and still look fairly normal/decent? For sure very few people get facelifts in their 20s, but since it's only a ribbon lift and it's not as invasive, I feel okay with getting one at this point. However, if this means I can't get more extensive facelifts in the future, then I would obviously opt to wait. Thanks so much!)
how about "too much, too early." Youngrace, you are a beautiful, young woman with no signs of facial aging. Additionally, you are obviously an intelligent, forward thinking individual. Too often in today's society too much emphasis is placed on staying youthful, which is ok, until it is taken to the extreme. Enjoy your twenties. You look great and cosmetic facial rejuvenation surgery should be the last thing on your mind right now.
YoungRace,
Having a face procedure which is minimally invasive, such as an entotine, should not be taken lightly. However, based on your pictures, it may be helpful. One cannot tell for sure without examining you in person. As for the number of facelifts or facial procedures one can have during their lifetime is not a number set in stone. Just make sure that you are seeing someone who is qualified and has extensive training and experience in aesthetic surgery of the face. I hope you find this helpful.
First, in your 20's I doubt very highly that you need anything done. WIth that said, I don't like the endotine facelifts. I don't think they last very long.
Steven Wallach, MD
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