I'm 45 and have under eye bags and nasolabial folds that really bother me. I've gotten 3 different recommendations on what I need, ranging from lower Blepharoplasty with Juvederm for the folds, to uppper/lower bleph with a Forehead lift plus a midface deep plane facelift.The doctor who recommended "the full monte" is highly regarded and his work is outstanding, but I don't think my face is that bad "yet," and I'm wondering whether I should do everything now or only the most urgent items. A Facelift seems premature to me. Looking for opinions/recommendations. Thanks!
Answer: Appropriate age for a Face Lift depends on degree of facial aging I have seen 40 year old patients with premature jowling and neck changes that would benefit from a face lift and 60 year old patients who do not. According to a patient's genetics some people will age differently. Having the surgery done at an early age has no drawbacks, other than the patient will likely want to repeat the surgery again in 10 years when things relax in order to continue to look great.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Thank you for your question and photo. There are a number of factors that cause facial aging. My guess is the surgeon who recommended the full monty is taking into account all of these factors. Although it may sound like a lot, it is probably the plan that will give you the best result. A facelift with fat grafting will add depleted volume as well as lift the tissues back into their youthful position. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Thank you for your question and photo. There are a number of factors that cause facial aging. My guess is the surgeon who recommended the full monty is taking into account all of these factors. Although it may sound like a lot, it is probably the plan that will give you the best result. A facelift with fat grafting will add depleted volume as well as lift the tissues back into their youthful position. In our office, we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Facelift for a 45 year old isn't premature I think that it is usually an ideal age in the proper candidate. Once we pass 40, we often feel that we have passed the time of our youth. A lift in your 40's, as long as you are a good candidate, can achieve wonders for passing that hump and looking in a way that makes you feel young again. Don't go by age but rather by potential result and really ask yourself if it's something that really bothers you.
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Answer: Facelift for a 45 year old isn't premature I think that it is usually an ideal age in the proper candidate. Once we pass 40, we often feel that we have passed the time of our youth. A lift in your 40's, as long as you are a good candidate, can achieve wonders for passing that hump and looking in a way that makes you feel young again. Don't go by age but rather by potential result and really ask yourself if it's something that really bothers you.
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November 25, 2021
Answer: Facelift at 45 Age 45 is not too young for a facelift, but many patients are concerned that they aren't yet "bad enough" to need such a procedure. It really comes down to personal preferences. Some patients simply aren't ready. I do believe that making improvements along the way before aging changes get severe is the best approach. Patients that have severe facial aging and then undergo a large rejuvenative procedure do get impressive results, but this makes for a dramatic change when returning to social situations. It is often easier to make more moderate changes over time (at an earlier age) in order to give the appearance that a patient is simply not aging.
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Answer: Facelift at 45 Age 45 is not too young for a facelift, but many patients are concerned that they aren't yet "bad enough" to need such a procedure. It really comes down to personal preferences. Some patients simply aren't ready. I do believe that making improvements along the way before aging changes get severe is the best approach. Patients that have severe facial aging and then undergo a large rejuvenative procedure do get impressive results, but this makes for a dramatic change when returning to social situations. It is often easier to make more moderate changes over time (at an earlier age) in order to give the appearance that a patient is simply not aging.
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December 14, 2016
Answer: What is the Ideal Age to Consider a Facelift A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift. During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. But whose skin has elasticity with well defined bone structure. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™.
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Answer: What is the Ideal Age to Consider a Facelift A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift. During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. But whose skin has elasticity with well defined bone structure. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™.
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September 21, 2016
Answer: Age Is Just a Number Your candidacy for facelift really has very little to do with your chronological age and much more to do with the amount of facial aging you're experiencing. In your case, I don't see an obvious "need" for one procedure over the other. JUVEDERM can reduce your nasolabial folds, and blepharoplasty will reduce the under-eye bags that bother you. Facelift surgery will remedy the concerns related to your lower face, but won't do much for your under-eye bags on its own. The best surgery for you really depends on what issues bother you the most.
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Answer: Age Is Just a Number Your candidacy for facelift really has very little to do with your chronological age and much more to do with the amount of facial aging you're experiencing. In your case, I don't see an obvious "need" for one procedure over the other. JUVEDERM can reduce your nasolabial folds, and blepharoplasty will reduce the under-eye bags that bother you. Facelift surgery will remedy the concerns related to your lower face, but won't do much for your under-eye bags on its own. The best surgery for you really depends on what issues bother you the most.
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