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Christopher L. Hess, 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?


Christopher L. Hess, MD
7 months ago
By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

The symptom of aging that you are describing seem to me that possibly you've had a significant weight loss.  It is not uncommon to show dramatic sings of aging after significant weight loss.  This is due to loss of facial fat and decreasing health of the skin.

If you have significant skin, a descending neck and jowling than you may be in need of a facelift.  If not than fillers, perhaps even fat injections, maybe Botox and a good skin care program including peels is a good way to go.

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