I have a down-turned mouth and very slight sagging around my lower face. Would a lower facelift improve my mouth shape and remove slight sagging? I think I'm quite young to be considering this (I'm 36), but my mouth is starting to worry me.
Answer: Downturned Mouth A facelift is not designed to change the shape of the mouth (nor should it be). A stretched mouth appearance is a poor aesthetic result which can lead to some functional issues. The downturned mouth is typically best approached by a combination of Botox and facial fillers and occasionally a localized surgical procedure. A patient in their 30's is unlikely to be a candidate for a facelift.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Mouth Shape & Sagging A lower facelift does not significantly enhance the overall shape of the commissures of the mouth. It is improved, but not totally corrected. One must correct this by doing a “Lift & Fill” facelift, along with augmenting the areas with fat injections and resurfacing with laser if the lines are deep.
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May 16, 2011
Answer: It might not help!
Hello,
You are definitely young by your own admission. Often times at this age, nonsurgical options are first offered to try and help with a downturn of the mouth, such as Botox or fillers. With early jowling and good skin, very focused liposuction can help. Unfortunately you have not included any pictures of your face from the front in repose, so it is difficult to really tell you much more. A skilled, board-certified facial plastic surgery specialist can give you a good set of options to help address your concerns.
Good luck,
Dr. Shah
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Answer: It might not help!
Hello,
You are definitely young by your own admission. Often times at this age, nonsurgical options are first offered to try and help with a downturn of the mouth, such as Botox or fillers. With early jowling and good skin, very focused liposuction can help. Unfortunately you have not included any pictures of your face from the front in repose, so it is difficult to really tell you much more. A skilled, board-certified facial plastic surgery specialist can give you a good set of options to help address your concerns.
Good luck,
Dr. Shah
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September 22, 2009
Answer: Facelift will not change shape of the mouth No, a facelift will not change the shape of the mouth. In order to straighten out the mouth, the facial muscles would have to be tightened so tight you’d look like you just came out of a wind tunnel. The muscles of the mouth will overcome any stretching and pulling from in front and behind the ears.
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Answer: Facelift will not change shape of the mouth No, a facelift will not change the shape of the mouth. In order to straighten out the mouth, the facial muscles would have to be tightened so tight you’d look like you just came out of a wind tunnel. The muscles of the mouth will overcome any stretching and pulling from in front and behind the ears.
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August 5, 2009
Answer: It is best to discuss this with your surgeon. Without photos it is only a guess as to what you need at this time. Some patients your age can be treated with fillers, etc. while others need a good facelift. See an experienced facelift surgeon who turns down some patients for surgery and will give you an honest opinion.
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Answer: It is best to discuss this with your surgeon. Without photos it is only a guess as to what you need at this time. Some patients your age can be treated with fillers, etc. while others need a good facelift. See an experienced facelift surgeon who turns down some patients for surgery and will give you an honest opinion.
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