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Would a Surgeon Refuse Me a Temple Lift for Being Too Young?
asked 1 year ago by teal1234 in Bend, OR
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 386 times
Tags: age 18-24, candidate, temples
I am a 20 year old female. I realize that face lifts are intended for much older people, but I think a temple lift could help improve the overall look of my face by giving the outer corners of my eyes a subtle lift and slightly lifting my lower cheeks. I've used my fingers to gently elevate the skin in that area and I quite like the way it looks. I don't think my age should be a big factor in determining whether or not I am a good candidate for this surgery.
21 answers to Would a Surgeon Refuse Me a Temple Lift for Being Too Young?
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Temple lift in a 20-year old
A temple lift is usually reserved for an aging patient.
However, when the entire lateral canthal complex is downgoing, a combination of cheeklift with canthal adjustment, upper blepharoplasty and lateral browlift can raise the canthal complex.
It is the unusual patient who would require that, but an example is given below.
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Temple Lift in Young Female
A temple lift may be appropriate despite your youth because low eyebrows are sometimes inherited. This procedure will not change your lower cheeks - it is very unlikely I would not recommend a cheeklift in a young lady. A review of pictures or a physical examination are necessary to determine what is best for you.
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Temple Lift at 20? Wait a Few Years
Why have surgery at age 20 to achieve a look that can be accomplished non-surgically? I would recommend use of Botox if you want to elevate your lateral brow area. Although it is possible you could be a surgical candidate, my first recommendation would be that you consider less invasive options
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Temple Lift with Eyebrow Plastic Surgery in 20-year old
Hi teal1234 in Bend, OR,
Generally, 20 is too young for any facelift surgery, including the eyebrow. Other nonsurgical aesthetic options to improve one's facial appearance at this age include such treatments as skin care, laser, light peels, or tretinoin.
Some younger patients may be born with lower eyebrow position, and desire a slightly elevated brow. Botox Cosmetic may be another nonsurgical option to consider to elevate the brows without plastic surgery.
Lastly,...
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Clearly the surgeon you saw is not comfortable with what you are asking for.
I have simple advice for you: Please do not ask a surgeon to do something they tell you they are not comfortable doing.
Do you actually need a temple lift? This is a surgery with a limited range of indications. I find that many people coming for consultation often come asking for a certain surgery. Often this may not be the best choice for them. Rather than focus on the one procedure, it is important for the cosmetic surgeon to back up and understand your goal and what issues...
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Facial Surgery for the Young Woman
Most plastic surgeons will consider age, but not discriminate against a young person who is otherwise a good candidate for an elective cosmetic procedure. Schedule consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons - Get a couple opinions from experts.
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Temple lift at 20
It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing you in person and examining you but it may be that what you are hoping to achieve is not realistic. Brow and temple lifts are typically not done at in the 20's because there is not much laxity or glide
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Forehead lift at age 20
While in medicine, we "never say never", it would be pretty unusual for a 20 year old to really need a forehead lift. I'd suggest putting a tiny dose of Botox beneath the lateral portion of the brow to give a subtle lift.
Best wishes,
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Forehead Lift, Face Lift
At 20 years old it's unlikely that your eyebrows are low enough in position to warrant any type of Forehead Lift. I would always reserve the right to change my opinion based on seeing you but in my 20 + years of performing Face and Forehead Lifts, I have not performed a Forehead Lift on anyone under 27 and any type of Face Lift on anyone under 32 years of age.
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Facial plastic surgery in a 20 year old
Most times, what you can do with your finger cannot be reproduced by surgery regardless of your age. So wait until you are at least 40 before doing anything. Meantime, avoid the sun and use medical grade skin care products.
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Temple lift at 20 years old
You are too young to have any type of face lift unless you have a genetic disorder like cutis laxa. Other than that call me in 20-25 years minimum!
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Too Young,Too Invasive and Too Extensive
Dear Teal,
You seem a little too young for invasive procedures like face lift or temple lift. There are less extensive and less invasive procedures that are available to help you. It would be better to have your photo to better evaluate your facial features. Talk to a few qualified surgeons.
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Temple lift candidates not determined by age, but try Botox first!
Most doctors would not refuse to treat you at age 20, if they agree that a temple lift is appropriate for your face. However, a quick and easy lateral brow lift can be done with a little Botox of Dysport injection. Why not try that first and be sure it's the look you want before taking the leap to cosmetic surgery?
Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Surgeon Refuse Me a Temple Lift for Being Too Young
You are a bit young but I would want to see your photos before refusing the temp[le lifting surgery. I find in person direct eye to eye contact the best way to evaluate. Seek in person opinions.
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Temporal lift in Teen
The decision by a surgeon to operate may depend on many factors including age. However, ultimately once must assess the risk/benefit ratio and determine if the condition is sufficiently severe as to warrant surgical intervention with its associated potential complications.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Lifting the cheeks and lateral eyes
Without a picture, it is not possible give a definite answer. With that said, your request is not unreasonable, but you may be requesting the wrong operation. From your description, you may benefit from a mid-face lift to lift your cheeks and some repositioning of the outer corners of your eyes (lateral canthi) to create to appearance that you like.
Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon
Abington Plastic Surgeon
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Age is a consideration but not the only reason to have a lateral brow lift
While you are young, some people are born with lower eyebrows and can have a sad or angry look at a young age because of brow position. Therefore, brow lifts in 20 year olds are not unheard of. I am not sure that a lateral brow lift is the appropriate procedure to raise the lower cheek. Pulling on the surface skin of the face can often move things around in a way that is not achieved with surgery. So while you may not be too young to have a lateral brow lift, you...
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Temple lift in the young patient.
You may have low brows congenitally and benefit from a temple or brow lift. You will not benefit from a cheek lift since you don't have sagging yet.
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What is reasonable?
The question is not your age but is the request that you are making reasonable. Without a picture it is difficult to tell what you desire. A consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon would help you.'
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Age is not the only factor in facelift
There is no age limit concerning a facial rejuvenation procedure, and at the least a good candidate should understand the expected outcome from any procedure, and understand the risks posed by a surgical procedure, and have the anticipated outcome meet their goals. The surgeon of course should refuse any procedure if the expected outcome cannot be reached, or the risk out weighs the benefit.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Age is not the only factor
As a plastic surgeon I operate on all different age groups. The main concern when a young patient wants to have surgery is the indications and patient expectations. Please have a consultation with board certified plastic surgeon and let them evaluate you and decide if you are a good candidate.
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