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Will a Facelift at a Young Age Cause Complications Later On?

asked 2 years ago by Nichole87
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: age 18-24

I'm almost 23 years old. My skin has very little volume. My cheeks sag and give me hollow tear troughs, flat cheeks, heavy lower face with nasolabial folds, marrionette lines and sagging skin around the mouth. I look sad and very harsh in some light. I've been to several dermatologist and they don't know why my skin is like this.

It has been recommended by several Plastic surgeons to get a mid face lift. Would getting a face lift this young cause problems with getting a lift in my when I'm older? Are there any other options? Thanks!

15 answers to Will a Facelift at a Young Age Cause Complications Later On?

Midfacelift or cheeklift at a young age

There are two reasons to have a cheeklift or midface lift. The most common is facial aging with drooping of the midfacial tissues. The other is to restructure the face. This is needed in some young patients whose volume sits very low on their face and has nothing to do with aging. Usually this type of syurgery is accompanied by a deliberate change in very sad appearing eyes, or eyes that bulge excessively, etc. It is an unusual procedure and of course pictures are worth a 1000 words... Be ver more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Mid-facelift at a young age

It is difficulty to give great answers to questions like this without actually examining you. That being said, if you had full cheeks when you were in high school and now the mid-facial tissues are sagging, I will differ with my colleagues and say that a mid-facelift may be appropriate, but only under certain conditions. First of all, you need to be maintaining proper nutrition and not be emaciated . The lost of too much normal fatty tissue could "deflate" your face. Second, I... more

Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon

Mid-face lift in a 23 year old

Hi there- It would be difficult to answer your question without an examination, but generally speaking it sounds like you would benefit more from a procedure designed to improve the volume and shape of the face. Seek a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and visit for a consultation. Here's some advice on how to find one you like and can trust:

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Facial contouring, micro fat grafting, face lifting, botox

It is uncommon for someone at the age of 23 to have a facelifting procedure- BUT- The Surgeon needs to focus on your concerns and address them with the best procedure(s). There are many ways to shape the face and provide a more youthful, aesthetic appearance. You may try a more conservative approach- with fillers or fat grafting and procede with a lifting procedure in the future. With Warm Regards.

Trevor M. Born, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Picture needed

It is not reasonable to do a "Facelift" in 23 year old. Whatever your " facial problems" at your age the answer is not a Facelift. Without a picture it is not possible to say what may help but sometimes counseling if appropriate.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

www.graciaplasticsurgeon.com

Midface lift in young patient

A midface lift is generally performed deep under the skin- just over the bone. There is little direct pull on the skin. For that reason it is considered a "less invasive" approach and is acceptable in younger patients who don't have much loose skin. That said, early 20's is quite young and there are certainly other options to consider. There are numerous fillers on the market today from juvederm to sculptra that can be used to correct nasolabial folds, marionette lines and even... more

Roy A. David, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mid-face lift or cheek implants at 23

I think that at 23 you should be careful of a Mid Facelift. If the problem is cheek volume, then Cheek Implants is a great options. Photos of you could help to us surgeons to guide you in the best direction to follow.

Gustavo A. Diaz, MD
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelifts in Young Patients

If the problem is as severe as you describe, make sure a physician rules out a structural problem with your skin. A biopsy may be necessary. Without pictures to evaluate it sounds like you have an issue with mid-face contour. Implants or fillers such as Radiesse, Juvederm, or your own fat may be beneficial.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at a young age

It is unusual to need a facelift at your age unless you have a very specific diagnosed skin condition and I assume that you don't because you have seen dermatologists. I would advise you to see a couple of board certified plastic surgeons for a complete evaluation. You may be a candidate for fillers ( Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse). To answer the question you asked. Let's say you did require a facelift, this would not preclude you from getting a facelift later. Prevention would be... more

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at a young age is not good advice

In my opinion, it is absolutely innapropriate to have an anti aging procedure at age 23. If you have an unusual history- massive weight loss or a facial syndrome of some type, the answer could possibly change. Only pictures or an office face to face consultation couls demonstrate this. Without the benefit of pictures I would strongly recommend against this.

David Shuter, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at young age

23 is a very young age to be considering a facelift. There are other procedures you may benefit from, but I would really need to see photos to give you the best advice. Please send over any photos you have and I would be happy to evaluate them for you. My contact info is listed in my profile. Thank you and best of luck to you.

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift at a young age cause complications

Without photos to really see these issues of your face sagging, I can only state that the mid face lift can help. Regards from MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

It is likely that you will be harmed by facelift at this age

Do you have a history of being physically or emotionally abused as a child? It really sounds like you are allowing yourself to be victimized by the doctors you have seen. This often occurs with a prior history of abuse. Please don't allow yourself to be abused in this fashion. You did not provide us photographs. However, I don't need to see them. I know you don't need a face lift and the plastics surgeons you have consulted should know better too. It is likely that if you need... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Mid facelift at 23 not appropriate, cheek implants are better option

Patients of your age should not need or have a facelift or mid-facelift. Your concerns can be addressed through cheek augmentation with silastic malar/submalar implants. These are designed to increase volume in the cheek area, which in turn would help reduce a heavy lower face and soften lines. Implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet each patients specific needs. Typically cheek implants are placed through the intra oral route and can be removed at anytime if the patient... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Mid Face Lift at 23

A midface lift commonly utilizies the same approach we use to treat mid face fractures which most typically occur at a young age. Based on this limited experience, I would say that it should have little significan effect. However, I remain quite puzzled that you would be advised to get a midface lift at your age. It sounds as if your primary problem is volume loss or a condition known as lipodystrophy.