Face Lift at Young Age Usually Ridiculous but What if Legtimate?

asked 8 months ago by john martinez in washington state
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, male, candidate, loose skin

I am a 24 year old man and I am going to keep it short and tell you that I used to be into facial massage cause I thought it would help me stay young looking and was easy but I got carried away and ended up rubbing my face for too long and too hard (and this is hard to believe but this is for real) and eventually I noticed my face is terribly saggy. I am getting soooo sick of this docs I know I am young but If i show you pics I am certain you will say I legitmately need some kind of skin tightenin

12 answers to Face Lift at Young Age Usually Ridiculous but What if Legtimate?

Face lift at age 24

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – but based on your description you may be more in need of volume (i.e. fat grafting) as opposed to a lift.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Too Young for a Facelift?

You do seem a bit young to need a facelift and photos would be helpful in determining if you truly are a good candidate, however, the best candidate for a facelift is a physically healthy person who is realistic in their expectations regarding the appearance of loose facial and neck skin. You do not need to wait until the signs of aging are severe, an increasing number of men and women elect to have facelifts performed at a younger age at the first signs of a sagging lower face - creating a... more

Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drclevens.com

Facelift - Face Lift at Young Age Usually Ridiculous but What if Legtimate?

Anything is possible but my general sense is that in the absence of an extreme degree of skin laxity (such as a massive weight loss) it would be very unusual for a facelift to be the appropriate recommendation for a 24 year old man. There are many other procedures - from peels to laser tightening - that would provide at least some improvement with dramatically diminished morbidity and potential problems (such as visible scarring). I would probably urge you to consider procedures... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How Young Can You Be to Have a Facelift?

Facial rejuvenation is not directly related to the age of the patient, it’s more determined by laxity both by fat atrophy as well as skin laxity. This is not necessarily determined by age. However, it would be unusual in a patient under 40 to have a full face and necklift. Certainly, at a younger age there are other adjuncts including fillers and/or fat that can help re-inflate the facial area. This needs to be evaluated by an experienced plastic surgeon who has expertise in facial... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

How old do you need to be to have a facelift

I agree with the other surgeons here who think that it is quite unusual to need a facelift at such a young age, but seeing photos would help get a better sense of things. More commonly in your age group address decreased volume may help and might be a more natural way to address your loose skin.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift for a 24 year old man

Although I do think that a lift in younger patients (i.e. mid to late 30s) carries a lot of benefits (i.e. long-lasting maintenance) I personally have not performed a facelift in a 24 year old. Without having seen you in person I will guess that a combination of injectables and/or skin treatments will provde a good benefit for you. I would consult with a facial cosmetic surgeon (or two) and discuss your concerns and learn about the best options.

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

Face Lift at Young Age Usually Ridiculous but What if Legtimate?

I have performed Face Lifts for well over 20 years and even the minimally inmvasive Face Lifts rarely are required on anyone your age. However, there are always exceptions and I'd have to see just how saggy your facial skin really is in order to make a further evaluation.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift

There are many ways to address sagging facial skin. It would be best for you to seek the consultation of a board certified specialist in the face who can help you seek the right option to achieve the results you desire. Faces are unique and chronologic age shouldn't be the only determining factor in deciding the best solution for you.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at young age

I agree with the other surgeons. Your question absolutely requires photos at the very least. Facelift is not based on age, but rather the anatomy.

Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin in a young male

Progeria is an extremely rare condition which causes accelerated aging. I hope this isn't your case. Aging is a complex interaction between genetics and environmental factors. Without photos, any comments are only "best guesses", however I agree with Dr. Garcia's recommendation. Sculptra is an injectable treatment, which stimulates the patient's own collagen. It is usually administered every 4-6weeks. As a rule of thumb you would... more

Lavinia Chong, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.chongmd.com

Facelifts at a young age

Without seeing you, it is difficut tto say, but maybe consideration of a filler such as Sculptra might restablish some of the contours of your face without surgery. At your age your repsosnse to the Sculptra should be very good.