If Mid 30s is too Young for Midface Lift, then When is Good Time?

asked 9 months ago by jcutter in Georgia
Latest answer by Andrew Miller, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, candidate, genetic, timing

I am in my mid 30s and slender. I am noticing aging in my lips and lower face that is very upsetting to me. I have dimples (2-3 each side) in my lower face. I also have some acne&scarring. Family history of jowls. Fat transfer to my cheeks and fillers to folds have not helped issues. Also, fat transfer surgeon put fat in one of my dimples and now I have an annoying fat pocket. My new MD has recommended fillers and cortisol, but says its too soon for mid lift. I am so bothered by this. Options?

11 answers to If Mid 30s is too Young for Midface Lift, then When is Good Time?

Everyone ages differently

The way the face ages is different in every individual. How your face ages is a results of a variety of things including your genetic anatomy and environmental factors. I would need to see pictures to give a more detailed answer about what option would be best for you. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Midface

I perform all types of aging face surgeries at your age if needed. In general, the results are terrific. Your skin strength is good at your age and the procedures give you instant results. However, from the way you pose the problem, a minilift may be a better choice.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Mini facelift in your thirties...

Having a mini facelift in your thirties is a posibility if you are a candiate for the procedure. Age is not a criteria for this procedure, but instead whether or not to do it depends on a person's anatomy. It is particular helpful for a person with a droopy lower face, and the mini facelift can be done under local anesthesia. For your lips, fillers like Juvederm or silicone can be used to reverse the aging effects. Acne scarring is... more

Andrew Miller, MD
Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon

Too young for cheek surgery

You might want to consider Sculptra in order to reshape your face rather than resort to surgery at your age.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

I don't think mid face lifts work. try volumizing instead and the YoungVolumizer

I don't like mid face lifts. I would consider the YoungVolumizer, the breakthrough incision face lift. Look younger in a natural way. See our website to and learn about what we do. Below is a video to illustrate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us. see video

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

If Mid 30s is too Young for Midface Lift

Age is rarely the right question for the appropriate timing for many procedures. Concerning face lifting, in general, I like to be as conservative as possible with younger patient's. However, genetics obviously play a role and if your primary issues are truly a lower midface/mild jowling issue then a slight minilift procedure may do the job quite nicely for you. This can be down with a short scar technique around the ear, with minimal dissection, and somewhat minimal... more

Shepherd G. Pryor, MD
Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini-Lift Expectations

I agree, there is no right or wrong age for a mini lift. In general, younger patients do well. Sometimes there are other facial issues that result in early jowl formation and it is helpful to address those as well. For example, in many of my patients that needed an early lift had weak jaws and implants performed in concert with the minilift. Find someone who is well versed in all areas of facial rejuvenation for a consultation. Good luck!

Hannah Vargas, MD
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Mini facelifts are now getting more routine in the 30's than before.

Mini facelifts work very nicely in the 30 something patients since their skin has good elasticity so they look more natural and they often just need the little pull that a minilift gives for around $6000-8500 and can be done under local anesthesia. Fillers supplement minilifts nicely. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

If Mid 30s is too Young for Midface Lift, then When is Good Time?

I have performed Face Lifts, including the newest minimum incision version for over 20 years and IMHO there's just no way to evaluate you as a candidate for any type of lift without at least seeing photos of your face. Historically, I can tell you that it's not impossible for a 30 year old face to show signs of jowling which is an indication for a face lift.

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

Face lift

There is no specific age for surgical correction of aging. The timing is when there is enough aging in the face and you are ready. Fillers and botox are NOT a sustitute to face lift and do not approach the results of a face lift. Botox fillers are used extensively especially by those who do not know or are not comfortable doing a face lift. Cosult a BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON ( AMERICAN BOARD OF PLASTIC SURGERY) for evaluation and thorough discussion with you of all the options... more

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Midface Lift

There are different options to address the midface region that are either surgical or non-surgical. Please schedule a customized consultation with a board certified specialist in the face to determine the best solution to address your areas of concern. There is no right or wrong age to have surgery--it depends on what your concerns are and how best to achieve the results you desire.