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Facelift for 31 Year Old to Tighten Skin?

Hi, I just recently began seeing sagging skin on my face. My tear trough areas began thinning and my cheeks began protruding and sagging a bit. I have been under sleeping and gained some weight due to my work schedule and am working on addressing both of those issues now, but is there anything else I can do.

Do I need a Facelift at 31? What are my options! Thanks!

Asked 25 months ago by Anteah in Las Vegas

Do I need a Facelift at 31?

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Tell me you're kidding about the facelift!

Are you serious that you feel you have a sagging face? Do you really think you have problematic tear troughs? The truth is that based upon that photo, you have neither. Not only are you a "young thirty," you are a beautiful thirty. If you look at yourself in the mirror and in photographs and truly feel you have an issue, you need to stop and wonder whether your real problem is between your ears rather than in your face. It may be that your answer isn't speaking with a surgeon-... more

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Too young for a facelift?

I think the first thing for you to do is to get some rest and take better care of yourself. After that you might consider fillers for the tear trough or Sculptra to fill up the cheek region, but from what I see on your photo, a facelift is not required.

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Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift at age 31?

A good facelift candidate has sagging skin and volume loss in the face. You have neither. It would be exceedingly rare for a 31 year old to be a candidate for a facelift. Your tear troughs look fine. If I were you I would address lifestye changes in order to get more rest and proper nutrition in order to get the most improvement in your appearance.

Todd C. Miller, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift At Age 31 - Is It Needed?

In general, patients do not benefit from a facelift unless you have significant fat atrophy, skin laxity and volume loss which is uncommon without a disease process in such a young age group. In this age group, both fillers and botulinum toxins are used to fill and to shape the face. You can use a variety of fillers such as Radiesse for malar shaping, Restylane for tear troughs, and for the lips Juvederm Ultra works well also. In general, it is not generally recommended to do a facelift at... more

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Too Young for a facelift

You're not a candidate for a facelift. Facelifts are reserved for individuals who have considerable sagging and loss of elastic tissue and need to have these tissues repositioned back to where they were in youth. As we age, our skin also changes with lines, brown spots, textural changes and our face also loses volume in the form of fat, muscle, and bone. The best things you can do is put yourself on a good sleeping schedule, take care of your diet, exercise, drink... more

Mike Majmundar, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

A FACELIFT IN THE 30'S - NOT NECESSARY - USE BOTOX AND FILLERS INSTEAD

For a refreshed, younger, and radiant look you NEED to change your lifestyle. Make time for yourself in your hectic schedule. Address the following areas: SLEEP, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND A BALANCED DIET. Once you have taken care of the above and still find yourself not as radiant as you would like to be, then you can try simple non surgical rejuvenation techniques such as: Botox and fillers YOU ARE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR A FACELIFT AT 31,... more

Carlos Cordoba, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon

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Too young for a facelift

31 is too young for a facelift. Start with sleep , exercise and eating healthy. At your age, try a little Botox and fillers , if anything, to give you a more refreshed look.

Irvin M. Wiesman, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Face lift in a 31 year old?

In someone your age, after undertaking a healther lifestyle, the use of restylane for injection to the cheek prominences and tear trough offers a minimally invasive option. Do not have a face lift at 31.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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You're too young for a facelift

You don't need a facelift. Eat right, exercise, get good sleep, and since you live in Vegas, avoid too much partying! At this point in your life, prevention is key - use sunscreen and above all, do not smoke! Sometimes women your age can benefit from Botox or injectable fillers, but see a plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist for an evaluation.

Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift at age 31 is not appropriate

At 31 years of age the as skin tone is acceptable and would not be appropriate to have a facelift. Flat cheek areas can be addressed with cheek augmentation but at age 31 you do not need a mid facelift.

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William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift for 31 year old

A Facelift is performed to redrape sagging skin of the mid to lower face and neck. Your photo, consistent with your age, fails to reveal sagging skin and soft tissues. Therefore, you would not derive any benefit from a facelift procedure. It is not indicated and the performance of a procedure of this nature cannot be justified. Furthermore, it does not appear that you would benefit from any so-called skin tightening procedures. Sorry, but this is the reality!

Sigmund L. Sattenspiel, MD

Freehold Facial Plastic Surgeon

Age at which to have a facelift

Your specific age has little to do with the timing for a facelift. Rather, it depends more on the degree of sagging, your overall health and other factors. Having said that, the photo you submitted does not support the need for a lift at this time. The glass is 96% full here, and you are focusing on the 5%. Perhaps fillers and/or Botox may give you some improvement.

Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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No need for a facelift

ANTEAH, You are not a candidate for a facelift. From this picture I see little problems with your tear troughs. Please visit board certified plastic surgeons to address your concerns. Please heed their words! Try to get more rest! Take care of your self. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Skin can be tightened and hollows can be filled

Skin tightening can be tried with the Cutera Titan Laser. This treatment is non-surgical and you may love it if you are focusing on the loose skin. If you do lose the weight you gained, you skin may get looser and non-surgical methods are a better way to start in your situation. Not enough skin in this photo to justify a facelift. Hollows can be filled with Juvederm and this will blend the depressed areas. Sun protection and a good skin care program will keep you looking young even... more

Keith Denkler, MD

Marin Plastic Surgeon

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You do not need face lift

You look good in this non-professional picture and copmpare to the celebrities that use a lot of make up and best lighting, you look great. You need to take care of yourself and your skin. You need to eat healthy (lots of fresh greens and dark berries) and sleep well. If you feel your skin ton is not good, try skin care products and sunscreen.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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Your picture does you justice

Anteah, In the photo you look 23, so you're already way ahead of the game. You might get some benefit from soft tissue fillers, of which there are several, in your tear trough areas. I would recommend a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your needs, goals and options. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Your age is never an issue for facelift, anatomy and aging are

Fortunately you have a great face with good lips, soft round contours, and outstanding eyes. You also have the type of face that usually ages very well unless it is abused by smoking and sun. You certainly do not need any surgery or even any injectables yet. Use your time and money to maintain a good life style with exercise and good skin care. Dr. Mayl

Nathan Mayl, MD

Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift at 31: Be careful what you look for!

Do you need a facelift? Absolutely not. Botox, under eye restylane would make a huge difference for you. However, in the world we live in, I absolutely promise you that if you knock on enough doors asking for a facelift (and you have a big enough budget) you will get a facelift. What I am struck by is the sadness that is visible in your photograph. You do not look like a happy camper. Usually when we are clinically depressed, it is hard to do nice things for ourselves. If you came to me as a... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

A facelift is unlikely in the 30s

Unless there has been something extraordinary in life such as very substantial weight loss, it is unlikely that a facelift procedure will be of any benefit in your 30s. At age 31, your primary concern should be skin care, sun avoidance, reduction of environmental skin contaminants such as cigarette smoke, and overall fitness. An occasional facial can add youth and glow to your skin. You are at your prime, enjoy! Best of luck.

Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon

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Facelift at 31 - don't do it

I think you already have a good start on what you need to do. Some of the small changes you have noticed in the tear trough can be managed with soft tissue fillers. Discuss your skin care with an aesthetician and with good skin treatments, you will be able to help your youthful appearance. Always protect your skin from the sun and make sure not to smoke and you can maintain your best appearance for the longest possible time. Best wishes.

Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon

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A Facelift is Definitely Not What You Need

At age 31, you are far too young and (luckily) lack the aging changes that would make Facelift a possible intervention. At your age, I would focus on good skin care, sun and tobacco avoidance, and hydration over anything else. Microdermabrasions and possibly a Photofacial would be the most aggressive treatments I would recommend.

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Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift not the answer

You are not a candidate for a facelift. But go see 3 boarded plastic surgeon to get their opinions. This will give you an in-person way to discuss your concerns. Regards from Miami

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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31 year-olds don't need facelifts

At 31 you are too young for a facelift and your photos don't show a need for one. Get some more rest, lose the weight you have gained and treat yourself to a makeover with hair and make-up. You will feel great with the new you. At most, explore a little use of fillers also and some Botox for the frown lines between the eyes and to level your eyebrows.