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What Type of Facelift Will Best Address my Sagging Jowls Without Noticeable Scars?
Is 40 too young for a facelift? What treatment would be less radical, yet still effective for fleshy jowls?
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Scars should not be obvious with facelift
There are a number of variations on facelift techniques, so that the option best suited to each patient can be selected. What all of them have in common is placement of the scars in a way that makes them very inconspicuous. One thing that is also important is lifting on the layer beneath the skin (SMAS) rather than pulling too much on the skin itseltf; this makes for both a more natural look and better scars. For a younger patient, options such as the S-lift, MACS lift, or others might be...
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Type of Facelift to Correct Sagging in a Young Patient
The optimal way to correct facial sagging may be the limited scar facelift in a younger patient. All facial rejuvenation techniques have to be tailored to the patient’s aging process and not necessarily their age.
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Face lift at 40
Forty is not too young for a face lift. A face lift is not radical - if it is the best procedure to correct what bothers you.
Recent research confirms that facelifts done before 50 last longer and look better compared to later lifts. My results in my young face lift patients supports this research.
Face lift surgery typically improves a sagging neck and jowls. A short scar face lift is ideal for younger patients.
Fillers may conceal jowls temporarily. An...
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40 years old is the younger age limit for facelift surgery; Simpler procedures to consider
40 years old is the younger patient age limit that I would consider offering facelift surgery to.
While in some patients around that age, this may still be the most appropriate surgery to consider, some of the simpler procedures that you might consider as an interim step might include chin augmentation or recontouring, or Sciton SkinTyte BBL treatments.
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Face lift in 40's
It is not uncommon for women to seek face lift surgery in their 40 ‘s. If you feel that you are ready for surgery and your surgeons feels that you are a good candidate , then there is no need to wait until you are in your 50’s or 60’s. In fact the younger you are typically the nicer the result after surgery and you will enjoy the benefits while you are still young.
The woman in the link below was in her early 40's.
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Facelift for 40 year old jowls
The procedure or technique required to "fix" 40 year old jowls is less involved than for 70. Therefore minimally invasive techniques may suffice or delay, at least for some time, the need for a traditional facelift. Minimally invasive techniques such as trans dermal skin tightening or laser liposuction or minilifts may provide adequate results.
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How many consults before scheduling nasal surgery
Facelift surgery can be done at any age, but as is true for any desired surgery there should be a very good indication for the need for the surgery before you as a patient should decide to move forward with this decision. This decision should be based on a frank and informative discussion with your physician.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift at 40?
Men and women pursue facelift often for issues that they have no control over, like heredity. A lower facelift would help address jowling. Incision would be inconspicuous, hidden around the ear, and the effects are refreshing, rejuvenating, but not different. Thread lifts have not stood the test of time, unlike gold standard face lifting techniques, so this needs to be considered to choose the smartest solution.
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You may not need a facelift!
Hello,
While it is certainly possible to have a facelift or mini-facelift at the age of 40, without seeing a picture or feeling your face, it is hard to determine if surgery is even necessary. There are many answers to your question offering various short incision, minimal dissection facelifts. Another possibility might simply be limited jowl liposuction and pre-jowl fat grafting to fill out the hollows around the jowls that make the jowl stick out visually. I would...
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40 Year old Facelift? Maybe
I have seen several patients in their 40's that the jowls and neck become saggy in a way that a facelift could be of benefit. With that said, it is only a few. Most patients at 40 require midfacial procedures, laser skin resurfacing, botx and fillers as first line treatments for aging. So the answer is to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can look at you and make some assesments that make sense.
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Jowls
Lower Face (Jowl Area) Lift
Loss of skin elasticity with age (and sun exposure) allows the lateral and lower cheeks, which aren't tightly attached to facial bones, to 'sag'. On either side of the chin are ligaments which hold the skin more tightly against the jawbone (mandible). This is where, and why, 'jowls' develop. I have also observed that many people develop both atrophy of soft tissues and slight recession of the mandible between the chin and the jowl area,...
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Face lift and sagging jowls
It is difficult to answer this question without a complete examination. Age does not contribute to this issue. The degree of laxity and sagging are the issues. All surgery start with an incision. I always try to perform a short scar surgical procedure with either just an incision in front of the ear or with a short incision behind the ear.
Red Bank Plastic Surgeon
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Is 40 too young for a facelift
The answer really depends on your physical exam. In cosmetic medicine, age is simply a number. What matters is a patients overall health and physical exam/skin quality. If you have significant skin and muscle laxity, a facelift may be your best solution. If you have loss of volume, fat grafting or filler may be your best bet.
Regardless, when it comes to the incision, it is about quality, not quantity. A well placed full facelift...
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Best facelift for saggy jowls
I definitely believe that a limited incision lift, which has been given many different names and descriptions, would be highly effective in improving saggy jowls at the same time as keeping the incision practically indiscernible. No, I do not think 40 is too young to have this procedure so long as the incision is individually designed to address your areas of concern..
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40 and FACELIFTS
You've hit the big 40 and your racing for the facelift! Yes, facelifts can be tailored these days to fit your needs and, yes, it may be the answer for you. On the other hand, it's 2011 and there are so many other options out there for you.
I agree, the first step is accurate diagnosis. What's different about your face that is leading to the severity of your jowls? Find a provider who is adept at all aspects of rejuvenation and have a frank...
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Facelift at Age 40?
From a chronologic age, 40 is on the younger side of patients seeking a Facelift. However, some patients do have the anatomic changes at this point which will be addressed by a Facelift. That having been said, a less invasive alternative known as Ulthera will provide some soft tissue tightening for patients who have mild or marginal changes. It is not as comprehensive nor as effective as a Facelift, but a reasonable alternative due to the lack of downtime associated with...
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Is 40 too young for a face lift for sagging jowls?
No, 40's not too ypoung for a Face Lift to lift sagging Jowls. Any face Lift must have these components to be effective im 20 plus year history of performing face Lifts:
The underlying SMAS muscle layer must be dissected (not folded or lifted with sutures or threads as these become loose over time), trimmed and resutured back together in the lifted position.
Incisions must be placed around the contours of the ear so excess skin can be removed
The cheeks...
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Some patients would benefit from a facelift at 40, some not for many decades more
There are a number of criteria that should be used to determine at what age you are a good candidate for a Facelift. Simply place your hands on the corners of your jaw and pull back. If you like the results and are willing to put up with the healing, downtime and expense you ready. I place the incisions in natural creases and in front of the ear behind the rectangular cartilage called the tragus. The type of Facelift ranges from simple SMAS (muscle) suspension to SMASectomy to a Deep...
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Facelift at 40
Hi,
Usually we use physical characteristics of aging as a criteria for facelift procedures and not age. There are plenty of 40 y/o that look 60 and vica versa. If you notice sagging of the jowls and or the neck, then your probably a facelift candidate. Every facelift starts with an incision. The healing of the incision has to do with the way its closed by the surgeon and your healing. Even in the best circumstance, you will have some visible scar for at least one year but as time goes on...
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What Type of Facelift Will Best Address my Sagging Jowls Without Noticeable Scars?
Question: Is 40 too young for a facelift? What treatment would be less radical, yet still effective for fleshy jowls?
Answer: A sagging jawline (ie. jowls) can be improved by a variety of treatments including injectable fillers, noninvasive skin tightening treatments, mini facelift, and facelift.
Injectable fillers and noninvasive skin tightening treatments may be appropriate if you have lesser signs of aging, desire minimal downtime, and are willing to accept much more modest...
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Pt says she has jowls. are you sure?
This is a common problem with questions asked on this site. terms are used without any supporting photos. this leaves "us" to give insipid, boilerplate answers which may or may not be relevant. how on earth can anyone make an intelligent guess about what a patient needs without examining her?
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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The best facelift at 40
A well designed facelift at 40 can level the aging curve, and produce a minimal scar. We favor a mini or vertical lift to smooth and reposition the jowl rather than suction the tissue as the face thins with age and will look more youthful with the fullness repositioning allows.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Options for removal of Jowling include Facelift, Liposuction, or non-surgical
Jowls result from descent of the cheek fat. This fat hangs below the jawline and produced jowling, one of the earliest signs of facial aging. For severe jowling, only a facelift can restore the jawline and eliminate jowls. This can be done with a short-scar technique that limits the visible scarring. In some cases, direct liposuction (or laser lipiosuction) of the jowls can be done to remove them. This can be done under local anesthesia with no scars. For mild or early jowling,...
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Best Facelift for Sagging Jowls
I don't think that 40 years of age is too young for a facelift, but it depends on the "age" of your face and skin. Most patients at your age will opt for non-surgical treatment, but if you have loose skin, sun damage, smoking damage, and simply have a fair amount of skin laxity, then a facelift may be your best option.
In general, your best choice need to be highly individualized for your face. This would probably mean some kind of SMAS and skin tightening to...
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Short Scar Facelift
In patients with limited jowls or skin laxity, short scar Facelift can easily correct the problem. the scar is placed just at the ear lobe and continues on to the crease of the back of the ear. The scar is very hard to see when performed correctly. In fact most face lift scars are hard to see when performed correctly so don't worry so much about the length of the scar if it gets you the results you desire. Because you are 40, I would think a short scar would be appropriate, Of course a...
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Perhaps a facelift at forty may not be the answer for your jowls
Younger patients who are jowly often have issues related to the jawline and their teeth.
For instance an overbite with a week chin will create the look of jowls in a younger patient. This is not helped by a facelift, but rather by working on the dentition and jaw. In addition to being more effective, it is almost a lifetime correction.
Ab anterior and sideview picture would be a great help.
Dr. Mayl
Fort lauderdale
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Treating jowls and avoiding scars
40 is young for a facelift of any kind, but not unheard of. The only way to avoid facelift scars is to treat the jowl with a small amount of liposuction. This can be a limited procedure that can deemphasize the jowl and get you by for a few more years before you consider a bigger procedure.
Jowls tend to run in the family. When they do, they can show up at a younger age. All modern facelift require scars, but if they are well placed, they are usually almost invisible, even in young...
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San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift for sagging skin and jowls.
For 35 years I make the incision so it is inside the ear and not in front of it. Choose an experienced facelift surgeon and let him tell you what he thinks is best after he examines you. Talk to his patients and see if they look natural!
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Scars are almost never noticeable in a well done face lift.
1) When patients are unhappy after a face lift, it is almost never because of the scars. They are unhappy because they look weird and pulled. It is easy to make the scars essentially invisible.
2) Of course every face is different, but for the average 40 year old with fleshy jowls, the best operation is a short scar (inside the sideburn and the ear) facelift with a "SMAS-ectomy" which really corrects the jowls. This is very long lasting.
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Age for Facelift is- when you need a facelift
Criteria for having a facelift is sagging of face, neck, jowls -- all of these or any of these. We treat facial changes and not the age. Extensive changes need extensive surgery and minor changes require minor changes. Where do you fit?
Answer this question to yourself and you have your answer.
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Scars and facelifts
I always tell my patients whether it is facelifts, breast lifts or abdominoplasty- the scar length is not a choice you make but a product of your physical findings. You need to be evaluated by someone who can explain your options and determine if you are a candidate for a short scar facelift.
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Facelift technique for minimal scars
There are a large variety of different facelift techniques that vary depending on what issues need to be corrected as well as with surgeon preference. All of them involve an incision that lies in front of the ear which is usually hidden behind the tragus. A short portion of the scar will be visible lying in the crease where the earlobe meets the cheek (this usually hides extremely well). The incision then wraps behind the ear and sits in the crease behind the ear. Many times the...
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Any properly designed facelift will be capable of doing this.
Having said that isn't the facelift it is the facelift surgeon who makes this happen. Cookie cutter, low-end tend to look "done" or inauthentically surgical. No one wants that. It is better to spend a little more money on a better facelift surgeon than to have to live with such a result. Ultimately the technique of the surgeon is much less important than the ultimate result. You want to look for a well qualified surgeon, with hospital based...
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Scars
First of all chronological age is far less important than physical age and rational for the procedure. Good facelift surgeons place the incisions in the best place to hide them. However not everyone heals perfectly. Younger facelifts do very well
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Short Scar Facelift
Every surgery should be customized for one's individual needs to yield the best results suited for you. We don't want anyone who's had a facelift to be easily identified as having had surgery. The techniques in facelifts have advanced greatly even within the past few years to avoid an unnatural appearance. While the type of facelift would depend on your needs, there are facelifts that address the SMAS layer that avoid any obvious scars and also achieve a...
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What type of facelift for a forty year old
There are many different types of facelifts out there so your question I a good one. They don't really depend on your age but rather the amount of aging. I suspect though from your question that you have early signs of aging. This means mild jowls and maybe a little sagging in the neck and beneath your chin. In these cases I favor a vertical SMAS lift with a short scar technique. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Facelift for a 40 year-old
We want nobody who has a modern facelift to look operated upon. That is especially true if you are only 40! There is a wide range of options for you and sometimes even for the 40 year-old a true facelift is the best option. You should see several excellent plastic surgeons who can review options and show you photos of other young patients so you can make an informed decision about what would be best. Avoid the branded (named) facelifts as these are usually heavily...
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