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What Age is Recommended for a Chin and Jowel Lift? I' M 43 Years Old

asked 11 months ago by deenie
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 476 times
Tags: jaw line, loose skin, timing

At what age is a facelift recommnded for a chin and frown line lift? I'm 43 years old and have always been about 5'8" and pretty slender. This is definitely a heriditary issue, Are there any dr.'s that are good but also not as expensive? I read somwhere that the sagging neck works better when you get older, but I have quite an insecurity about this now. Any advice would be truly appreciated.I've always felt un attractive and was tormented by kids in school. Please. advice would really help.

20 answers to What Age is Recommended for a Chin and Jowel Lift? I' M 43 Years Old

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Facelift in the forties.

Each person is different in how they age. I need to see photos of your face to give you an answer as which procedure is best for you.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Best age for a lift

It is not uncommon for women to seek face lift surgery in their 40‘s. If you feel that you are ready for surgery and your surgeons feels that you are a good candidate , then there is no need to wait until you are in your 50’s or 60’s. In fact the younger you are typically the nicer the result after surgery and you will enjoy the benefits while you are still young.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Face Lift

You should treat a condition, not one specific for an age. Consult with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and they will direct your choices. A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon has to complete a significant amount of additional training to be called a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and this is what you are paying for, the training to deal with the diversity of issues each and every unique patient presents with.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift - What Age is Recommended for a Chin and Jowel Lift?

It's not the age, it's the anatomy. You can, of course, generalize - the older the patient the more likely the patient will have the anatomy that justifies a procedure such as this. Age 43 is already an age where a certain number of people considering facelifts will have the anatomy that warrants that procedure. If you have excess skin of your face and lower neck, jowls, etc - then it's reasonable at least to consider the procedure. You should probably... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Lowels

Clearly good pictures would help. I just today saw a lady asking the same questions. If you have the problem go ahead chronalogical age has very little to do with it. A good procedure is a triple win. You look better right now, your aging curve is not changed, [that is genetic] and if you ever want another lift you are better prepared.
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift has no "Specific" age requirement

Many patients believe that there is a specific age at which they would be a candidate for a facelift operation. The truth of the matter is that there is no “specific” age at which every patient becomes a candidate for a facelift. Everyone ages at a different rate. Hereditary factors are the most important when making a decision. Some patients will begin to see some laxity of the cheek and neck tissue at a very early age. Part of the reason may be due... more
Daniel E. Rousso, MD

Birmingham Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drrousso.com

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Right Age for a Facelift is Changing

The right age for a facelift depends on the patient, the doctor, and the type of facelift you choose. Patients are definitely starting earlier as a maintenance and prevention strategy. Patients enjoy creating a more youthful, refreshed appearance, and you also create a scar tissue layer under the skin which makes it more firm and resistant to the constant pull of gravity. If you like what you see when you pull in the mirror, then you are probably a good candidate to have a... more
Richard Castellano, MD

Tampa Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift Timing

There is no defined age for having a facelift and necklift done. Every person is unique. Depending on your goals, you may opt for a more conservative approach to achieve a natural and balanced appearance. I would recommend seeking a board certified facial plastic surgeon who can best address your concerns.
Kimberly Lee, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No "Best Age" for a Face, Chin, or Jowl Lift

Deenie- Thanks for the questions! Overall, there is no set age for a facelift. You should consider a facelift if non-surgical procedures aren't working for you, and if you are willing to undergo surgical recovery to get the maximal result. Regarding "good but not expensive" doctors, I woudl consider searching your local community for Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, talking to them, talking to patients, and pick the person you're most... more
Roy Kim, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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What is the Proper Age for a Facelift?

There is truly no "proper" age to entertain the idea of undergoing a Facelift. I tell patients that "the mirror" will provide you with the best estimate. In the early 40's it is not uncommon to see signs of aging in the form of mild sagging of the neck skin, and the early formation of "jowls". A Facelift targets the lower third of the face, specifically the jowls and neck. In this age group, a "mini-lift" combined with a... more
Anthony Corrado, DO

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dranthonycorrado.com

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No set age for Face Lift

I have performed Face Lifts for over 20 years and there is no set age limit for Face Lifts. If you have Jowls, then you are age appropriate. If the nasolabial folds are also full, then micro-lipo could be used to thin these out removing excess fatty tissue. It's always a good idea, aesthetically, to have your Cheeks evaluated as thy support the tissues, of the face. Cheek Augmentation can be accomplished by using cheek Implants or fillers like Perlane or... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Right Age for Chin and Jowl Lift

There really is no "right age" to do facial surgery but it can be done safely in adults of all ages when the problem to be fixed is apparent and the surgery can address the problem. 43 is not too early to address these problems especially if you feel you have lived with some of it your whole life. A sagging neck line and face can be caused by a whole host of factors in addition to age like weight swings, sun exposure, genetic factors and smoking. There are... more
James C. Marotta, MD

Long Island Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.marottamd.com

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Jowls and the aging chin

As others have said, there is no minimal age. Many of my patients are fit and trim or have hade sudden weight loss from lap band surgery. As a result their facial skin may seem prematurely loose, especially in the pre-mandibular jowl area and under the chin. Every patient is different, but options usually performed in combination include liposuction, platysmaplasty and prejowl chin implantation. Over the past few years, I have devoloped a true mini-face jowl and neck lift with incisions... more
Edmund Fisher, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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When to do a facelift?

There is no age requirement for facelift. The decision is based on your anatomy, tissue quality and expectations. Some people are good candidates in their forties and others are may not need a procedure until late fifties. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice. Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Facelift for chin and jowl issues does not require a certain age!

Imagine for a moment a 38 year-old woman who gained lots of weight and then lost it, drank, smoked, and spent way too much time in the sun, and perhaps had unfortunate genetics (poor skin elasticity, thin skin with less collagen content). This poor woman might be a candidate for a facelift procedure sooner than a vibrant, youthful-appearing, slender, genetically-lucky 50 year-old who avoids the sun and still looks younger than her chronological age! Age is not the deciding issue... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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43 is not too anything. it's right in the middle.

At what age is a facelift recommnded for a chin and frown line lift? I'm 43 years old and have always been about 5'8" and pretty slender. This is definitely a heriditary issue, Are there any dr.'s that are good but also not as expensive? I read somwhere that the sagging neck works better when you get older, but I have quite an insecurity about this now. Any advice would be truly appreciated.I've always felt un attractive and was tormented by kids in school. Please.... more
Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Jowl lift? Easier to answer with photos.

You might need a facelift, or perhaps a chin implant will be effective. However, many have what looks like early jowls and the real issue is loss of volume in the depressor anguli oris area below the corners of the mouth. Filler in the form of Perlane is a powerful and very straight forward way to help this area without the need to perform surgery.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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What age for a facelift?

The decision to undergo a facelift, necklift or other facial rejuvenation is not about how old you are but how old you look and how much it bothers you. Aging is a complex process and everyone shows signs of aging at different rates and in different ways. You are certainly in the age range when many decide to have a surgical procedure. Keep in mind that a facelift/necklift is not the only thing that you may need. As we age we lose volume and our skin... more
Gregory Branham, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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There is no such thing as a "chin lift"

Early weakness about the chin in patients who are younger (at 43 you are younger) is usually due to poor support of the stuctures of the chin. You did not include a photo, but a lateral (side) view would be most helpful. If the jawbone anterior projection (push forward) on the tissues is weak, there is early develpment of jowls and loss of a firm neck line. You do need a sophisticated analysis by someone who does surgery about the jaw as well as longer lasting injectables such... more
Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Age versus aging

There are no age requirements per se for the procedures you are considering. Actual age does not always correlate with the process of aging. Your comment about heredit is insightful, as your genetics and physical bone structure play a significant role in how your face changes over time. Some procedures are more effective on younger patients but you always want the complexity of the operation to match the severity of the problem. At 40, if your neck and jowel issues are mild to moderate... more
Richard W. Westreich, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

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