Lower Facelift to improve mouth shape and slight sagging?

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A: Facelift will not change shape of the mouth

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

No, a facelift will not change the shape of the mouth. In order to straighten out the mouth, the facial muscles would have to be tightened so tight you’d look like you just came out of a wind tunnel. The muscles of the mouth will overcome any stretching and pulling from in front and behind the ears.

A: Lower facelift at age 36 years

By Theodore Katz, MD - Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

With the amount of sagging (very slight) you describe I would very much hesitate to recommend a surgical procedure. You need to talk with your surgeon (or get a second opinion) about alternatives. The downturn of the mouth may very well be able to be improved with some form of filler to... more

A: Facelift @ Age 36

By Richard W. Fleming, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Although we treat the face, not the age of the patient, it is unusual to do a facelift at age 36. Fillers and other less invasive techniques may be more appropriate at this time. Without pictures it is difficult to make suggestions other than recommending you see an honest, experienced surgeon.

A: Midface lift.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! You don't sound like a good candidate for a conventional lower facelift (does nothing to the mouth). You may be a great candidate for a scarless midface lift, which is done through the mouth, and which definitely lifts the corners of your mouth. Younger women do very well with this technique.

A: It is best to discuss this with your surgeon.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Without photos it is only a guess as to what you need at this time. Some patients your age can be treated with fillers, etc. while others need a good facelift. See an experienced facelift surgeon who turns down some patients for surgery and will give you an honest opinion.

A: Lower facelift

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It is hard to give you specific advice with procedures, it is best to see pictures or examine you. However, a lower facelift can be very powerful to work on the jowls and lines around the mouth. At your age, you are on the younger end of the spectrum. Good luck with your procedure.

A: Benefits of lower facelifts

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

There are ocasional patients at the age where you are who can benefit from a facelift but these are rare. What you are describing can better be managed by the use of fillers and Botox to minimize the marionette lines, redirect the corners of the mouth and minimize the strength of the muscles that turn... more

A: Lower facelift for jowls and mouth shape correction

By Sam Jejurikar, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Dear Sam, A facelift certainly can improve the sagging of your jowls and the corners of your mouth, but as you have already noted, 36 is on the young side to undergo this procedure. There are less invasive options which may provide you with considerable benefit. For your mouth, Botox can be used to... more

A: Options

By Robert W. Kessler, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

The corners of the mouth can be improved with a deep plane facelift. At age 36 you are a bit young. There are nonsurgical options for you such as botox placed in the depressor muscles of the lip along with fillers to the area which will make very nice improvements. These measures are temporary and so they will... more