Facelift for a 24year Old?

Hello Doctors, I am needing advice. I've been on two consultations for a browlift and eyelid surgery which both doctors said I could use, but another surgery i wanted was a facelift with neck lift. I know, I know, you will probably say it's too young to have a facelift in your 20's but my skin is drooping especially in the mid face area and where i once had cheeks I don't. I lost weight and my face is the first to show the signs. I would like surgery but are there any alternatives? Thanks!

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Facelift at 24

Getting a facelift at 24 years of age would be unusual, but is more common then most people would think. It would need to be a fairly signifcant laxity for most plastic surgeons to contemplate doing the procedure. I have personally seen multiply people who have shed an extreme amount of weight who require significant correction of facial laxity. Whether you can achieve the results with Ultherapy, Exilis and or fillers. Or do you truly need a mini face... more

How young is too young for a facelift?

When I was a resident, I trained in Los Angeles and it was not unusual to see women coming in for a face lift consultation in their late 20's. At that time, there were far fewer tools to address aging. Now, fortunately there are a great many more things available to combat early aging. My advice is to seek a consultation with an open mind. Focus on what you are unhappy about rather than asking about a specific procedure.

Facelift at 24 Years Old

If you had massive weight loss, a facelift may not be unreasonable. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Appropriate Age for Facelift

I have to agree with your other surgeons, and tell you that 24 years old is simply too young for any type of facelift. The risk of scarring due to your elastic skin is greater than the improvement that is likely.

Facelift and Brow Lift for 24 Year Old

Brow lift surgery is appropriate for some young individuals who have inherited their low brow position which is unrelated to aging. We developed an irregular hairline incision to hide the incision within the hair and maintain or improve the hairline position. It is very unusual for a 24 year old to need a facelift, even after weight loss. Alternative, less invasive skin tightening procedures can improve the skin. Pictures are always helpful when evaluating people and discussing alternatives... more

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Concerning..

It is concerning from my perspective that a surgeon recommended that you’d undergo a brow lift as brow lifting procedures are typically performed on people with significant facial aging changes. It would be a rare instance when a person of your age would be a candidate for brow lift surgery. In my practice I have performed eye lift surgery on people of your age and younger so it is not unusual to have someone their mid 20’s consider eye lift surgery. As far as the idea of having having a... more

Is 24 years old too young for a facelift?

I'd have to see you in person to comment on any rejuvenative procedure, no two people age the same way, therefore there is no algorithm for treatment. I doubt that you'd need a facelift; most of the patients that I've performed facelifts on are at least 50 years old. Perhaps you should start with non-invasive procedures such as neuromodulators(Botox or Dysport), Injectable fillers( Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Fat, Juvederm), and ultherapy. If you could send some photos, I'd be happy... more

Is there an age limit for a facelift? (Facelift for a 24-year old)

I get this sort of question all the time, usually on the other end of the scale- "am I too old for a facelift"? But I see it on the younger side too, just not with patients in their 20's. My response is always the same- there is no specific or definite age when a facelift is or is not appropriate. The answer is "it depends." No this is not a wishy-washy answer. It reflects the fact that faces and circumstances are all individual, and require individual... more

24 IS very young to consider a facelift

Browlift and upper eyelid surgery are very commonly performed. Many young people have heavy upper eyelids and heavy brows at a young age. This it is likely that browlift and upper blepharoplasty could be helpful. It's impossible to say though without photos. On the other hand, it is unlikely that you need or would benefit from a facelift at 24 years old. Often a full face filler such as Sculptra to replace lost facial volume can provide a very natural appearance in younger patients without... more

I am 24 years old, should I get a facelift

It would be extraordinarily unusual that a 24 year old would be a candidate for a facelift. Facelift candidates have sagging muscle and fat that occurs through the aging process as skin loses elasticity and the ligaments that anchor the muscles in the face become lax. As a 24 year old it is highly unlikely that you would derive much benefit from a facelift. If you have lost weight, it is likely that you have loss of volume in the face as well. It is more likely that you would benefit from... more