Solutions for extremely loose facial skin?

I have very loose skin that doesn't seem to stay on my facial bone. It's like mush, has no structure at all. Could it have something to do with my facial muscles? I've had this problem since I was 21, and I'm now 30. I've tried everything, but nothing has worked for me. What could this be, and can something be done about it?

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A: Solutions for loose facial skin

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Because of your age, it's unlikely that a facelift is what you need without looking at your pictures.  You may have a skin disorder, such as cutis laxa or Ehlers Danlos syndrome.  Check with your dermatologist to see if a skin biopsy is indicated.  However, if all is well with your skin... more

A: Tightening facial skin

Richard P. Rand, MD

At 30, it is unusual to have significantly lax skin.  Either your genetics are unusual, or you have lost a lot of weight , or perhaps you are hypercritical of yourself.  You can tighten the skin in your case by adding volume with fillers and then later you might need an early facelift. 

A: Sagging facial skin treatment

Edward D. Buckingham, MD

Severely sagging facial skin at 30 that began when you were 21 has me concerned that you may have an underlying collagen disorder.  I would seek the opinion of a qualified rheumatologist to rule-out any medical conditions before seeking the advise of a plastic surgeon. 

A: Volumizing and removing extra skin through fat transfer and facelifting can help

Philip Young, MD

It will all depend on how you really look. Volumizing can help your loss of volume which can start in your 20's and progress. Fat transfer is a great, natural way to plump up your lossed volume and can last 10 plus years. Fillers are another short term option. Volumizing takes up extra space and helps to fill... more

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