19 Year Old and Want a Facelift! Suggestions? (photo)

There is no best age for facelift surgery.  Genetics, environment exposures and lifestyles have a significant impact on the appropriate time for surgery. I agree with the other plastic surgeons, 19 years old is quite young for this type of surgery.   It is a perfect time though for you to recognize the impact that smoking and sun tanning have on your overall health and facial skin appearance.  These two agents can prematurely create wrinkles, collagen loss and even skin cancer.   You would see a significant improvement in your skin over just a few months by avoiding smoking and limiting sun exposure.   In addition I would recommend starting with a good skin care regimen and some light chemical peels or laser peels.

 

There are several issue why you do not need a facelift. 

1.  You are not a candidate because you do not have laxity of facial skin/musculature

2.  You smoke and mistreat your skin by sun bathing

3.  Your age (maturity level) may be a factor

 

Dr. ES