Although 40 might sound young for a "face lift" - for some patients it is the correct procedure. Everyone ages at a different rate, and different parts of the face may age faster or slower. Some patients would benefit from full facial rejuvenation (face, eyes, and brow), while others only need the brow, and some just need the lower face addressed. It is not uncommon these days to have a patient who was heavy for a period of time, and now successfully reset their weight-point at a much lower weight. For these patients, the skin deflation and loss of elasticity results in the appearance of premature aging. Then again, some people just are genetically pre-disposed to the appearance of aging. If you are anatomically suited for a face lift, then it is the correct procedure for you. Visit with a board certified surgeon who offers all of the procedures you have been considering (resurfacing, fillers, fat grafting, face lift), and ask them their thoughts about short vs long-term fixes, and their opinion regarding the optimum treatment plan.
It depends on how you are aging
Michael A. Bogdan, MD answers: Is 40 too young for a Facelift?
My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes look hollow. I've heard and talked to doctors about several lasers and fillers, but realized that at the end the tab would cost as much as a facelift, considering that I'd have to go back every year for more fillers and more laser treatments. They say though, that I'm too young for a Facelift. Any advice?
7 months ago
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