Facelift for Younger People to Make Face Slimmer and Narrow

asked 1 year ago by JC8222 in Newark, NJ
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, face, female

I'm 25. I know a facelift is usually reserved for older individuals with sagging or loose skin but I was wondering if it or something similar to it can be used on younger individuals to make the face seem more slim and narrow. I'm sorry I didn't post any pictures but I have a squarish face. I wanted to get a lift around the cheek area to pull up skin to get a more narrow and triangular looking jaw. Cheek fillers aren't possible because they widen my face.

11 answers to Facelift for Younger People to Make Face Slimmer and Narrow

Face lift at 25

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – you should consider posting images showing your areas of concern - it would be very unlikely that a lift is your answer

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can a 25 year old get thinner face without a face lift

25 year olds are not candidates for face lifts, IMHO and if your face is full...it's most likely due to fatty tissue. Micro-liposuction to shape the cheeks and thin the sub-malar regions would address this issue.

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

Reshaping the Face

A facelift is probably NOT the right procedure for you. A facelift generally treats the jowels and the neck that sag with aging. It achieves this by repositioning the deep facial muscular tissues. If you are concerned over the appearance of a square face then perhaps Botox/Dysport to the jaw muscles can help achieve this look for you. You should be evaluated by a physician with experience in using these products in the masseter muscle. I have found this... more

Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

How To Make My Face Slimmer

When a 25 year old is seeking a more defined face, a facelift is not an option. A thorough evaluation by a face specialist can help determine what is the best course of action. The following are treatment possiblities: Weight loss- In some individuals, weight can be carried in the face. It is in general a good first step. Avoidance of gum chewing/ chewy foods/ etc- Too much stimulation of jaw muscles can lead to an overly wide and square face.... more

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Buccal Fat Pad resection, not a Facelift can slim a young face to look narrower

A Facelift done on a full young face can actually make the face look fuller! A Buccal Fat Pad Resection removes extra fat from the "chubby cheeks" and can make the cheeks appear more "hollow" and the face look thinner. Maxillary or Cheek Implants can accentuate the High Cheek Bone appearance. You need to be examined by an expert who uses the Buccal Fat Pad Resection and who can evaluate your face to determine if the Buccal Fat Pad resection will help you... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

Older people look squarer because of sagging, but used to be heart-shaped in youth

Hi JC8222, It's unlikely that a facelift at age 25 will give you the results that you are seeking. When you are looking at before and after photos of facelift results, it is true that the squarish looking faces of older women appear more heart-shaped or triangular as you have pointed out. When these facelift patients were younger, their faces were already heart shaped, and with normal aging the sagging of the cheek fat and skin down the sides of the face protudes... more

George Yang, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.GeorgeYangMD.com

Facelift and facial rejuvenation options

You have many options for facial rejuvenation, without a full facelift. Cheek and chin implants, facial fillers, and Botox are all ways to improve the shape and contours of your face without a full facelift and necklift. You may want to interview several plastic surgeons to see what they can offer you. Without a picture, it's hard for me to give you any suggestions.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Young person and facial procedures

Without photos, it is difficult to say what would be best for you. But, a facelift at 25 is not likely. You probably are better off with some facial fillers to achieve the balance that you want. Find a good doctor to evaluate you.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Too young to have face lift

You are too young to have a face lift not even a mini lift. If you have excess weight, you might want to consider a weight loss to see how it effects your facial features. If you’re weight is within normal range, then it could be your facial bone and muscular structure causing a “squarishing” appearance. I would not recommend any procedure.

Kevin Sadati, DO
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facelift for a 25-year-old? Not likely a good idea.

Your "square" face may be due to masseteric hypertrophy--thickening of some of the jaw muscles, which makes the lower cheeks appear very full. Botox can help with this. A facelift will not narrow your face at all.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Face lift in a 25 year old

You may want to consider Botox to the masseter prior to undergoing a face lift. While this may sound like a good idea, it is generally not recommended in a young individual such as yoursefl.