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Endoscopic Midface Lift, MACS Lift or Other Procedures for Tired Face (Age 24)?

asked 1 year ago by Eleiria
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, aging, options

I'm 24& really bothered with my face. I look old& tired. I have thick skin and there are also acne scars on my cheeks. A surgeon I've talked to told me to have CO2 laser for scars, another one suggested Sculptra -but I'm afraid it'll make my face look even bigger (and I've heard fillings cause cists, is it true?) And another surgeon suggested a midface lift. MACS lift also seems helpful in my case. It may be early for these but I don't see any point in waiting to get older when I'm so unhappy...

13 answers to Endoscopic Midface Lift, MACS Lift or Other Procedures for Tired Face (Age 24)?

Facelift at age 24?

As you can see from my colleagues' answers, there's always one (or more) in the crowd who will give you what you want, rather than tell you the truth and what you don't need. I must say that I am in the majority that do not recommend facelift (of any kind) for you! But any and all of us should, if we saw you in person, do our best to understand what bothers you and try to come up with a plan to try to give you the best advice--even if that advice is to NOT undergo the requested... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Fractionated laser, skin care, restylane to reshape

I would suggest fractionated laser, a good skin care regimen, and restylane hyaluronic filler to reshape the face. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

No Facelift at 24 try 1540 Non ablative Erbium laser for Acne Scars

You have a full young face with nice cheek volume. A Facelift will only give you more scars and may even make your cheeks to full. You are young looking for your age and your face will mature with time and you will feel better about your face. Don't have CO2 resurfacing it can make acne scars worse. Non ablative 1540 Erbium laser treatments are best for scars and can produce very nice results if done properly.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

How young is too young for facelifting? 24 is.

The image you posted (thanks) tells part of the story. Even though you are smiling I detect a somewhat full cheeked look, along with acne scarring. IF the active acne is behind you for sure, and there have been no lesions for some time, CO2 laser is helpful. Consider buccal fat removal for a more sculpted, less jowled look.

Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Endoscopic mid facelift vs. Laser skin resurfacing at age 24

I would not advise you to have an endoscopic brow lift or facelift at this young age for your complaints. Your photograph shows some acne scars that would best be addressed with a comprehensive skin care regimen to treat the acne. After this is under control a laser skin resurfacing procedure would be advantages to help with the acne scarring and skin tone. See a good dermatologist first and then consult a facial plastic surgeon specializing in laser resurfacing. Best regards! more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at age 24

Given your complaints and photo, I certainly would advise against any facelift (midface lift; MACS lift etc.). Acne scarring is difficult to treat but commonly involves skin resurfacing (laser, peels, dermabrasion), and medical skin care. Sometimes, tiny alliquots of injectable fillers can improve depressed scars. In addition, collagen induction therapy ("medical needling") has been successful in some surgeons' hands. For the remainder of the face, it would be important to... more

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

First things first

From your picture I can see you are struggling with the acne problem. Do first things first, start with the skin and the acne problem. See a board certified dermatologist and get some advice on how to treat the acne. It is amazing how much better you can feel getting the acne problem under control. The solution can be as easy as just stop drinking milk. Once it is under control, then see a board certified plastic surgeon to handle any residual scarring from the acne and find techniques... more

Jon Sattler, MD
Glendora Plastic Surgeon

Facial resurfacing

In a patient's 20's one should almost never need a facelift. I would begin with non - invasive skin resurfacing with either a peel or laser. This will improve the quality and texture of the skin. Make sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Samer W. Cabbabe, M.D. Board - Certified Plastic Surgeon St. Louis Plastic Surgery Consultants

Samer W. Cabbabe, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

Facelift surgery at 24 years old

There are many options to recontour your face, but I would recommend against having a midface lift, facelift, MACS lift, or other rejuvenation procedure when you are 24 years old. The reason is that these procedures have been designed to lift tissues that have been dragged down by gravity over time back to their original positions. If you already have very prominent and heavy cheeks at 24, raising them higher may not provide you with the aesthetic result you desire. You may be able... more

Jen Yuan Chow, MD
Pasadena Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift surgery at age 24

There are many options for recontouring the face and improving skin tone. Some of these choices are age related.I would opt for more non-invasive choices for you at this time. For acne scarring and improving texture I favor a micro-needling technique. I would not recommend a face lift at this time in your life. All the best, Tal Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Face lift at 24

Although it is difficult to answer your question without examining you – based on your one photo it appears that you may be a good candidate for facial injections or fat grafting

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift

You are addressing several issues, skin laxity, and skin quality. The CO2 will address your acne scars, and some of the laxity. The facelift will address the laxity. Perhaps over time, you will need both.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Face Lift, Mini Face Lift, The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift, Beverly Hills Face Lift

At 24 years old, you seem a bit young to have loose skin and SMAS layers which are the reasons to do a Face Lift. However, another indication for a Face Lift has always been to tighten the skin which makes acne scars appear less deep. From your photos, your face seems to have quite a bit of excess fatty tissue, the Cheeks appear flat and there is evidence of acne scars over the cheeks. You might be a candidate for a limited dissection, minimum incision Face Lift with NLF... more