Is 25 Too Young for a Mini Face Lift?

There are various fillers and peels and laser treatments and even mini facelifts for a 25 yr old to consider who has aging skin. See several docs for their advise and feel good about yourself for starting early enough to be able to take advantage of some of the simpler procedures that are easy to go through.  Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD 

In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. ​To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​

There are many options for younger patients including filler, lasers,   skin care , RFMini Facelift” is a generalized “catch all” term that can mean different things depending on the doctor you ask. This often makes the real definition difficult for a patient to pin down. It typically only addresses the skin. The, LiteLift™, however, addresses the deeper muscle layer providing the patient with a thorough, natural, long lasting result.Who are the best candidates?Any healthy individual wishing to address the signs of laxity oraging in the lower face and neck. Anyone interested in a refreshed look. This can be from weight loss, genetics and family traits, or aging.

Thanks for the question. I agree with the other surgeons who have responded to this question, that for patients in their 20's there are a multitude of nonsurgical options which would be more appropriate. Depending on your specific concerns, these may include injectable fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm, Botox/Dysport, chemical peels, laser treatments, or just a good skincare regimen.  

You should wait until you have enough jowling and loose skin in the neck before you consider any sort of surgical procedures. When you are ready for surgery (in 15+ years), do your due diligence in finding the right surgeon to do it. There is a lot of aggressive marketing going on out there and there are a lot of terms being thrown about for various lifts. It is confusing for patients who are seeking the best possible results with the lowest risk, downtime and expense. The bottom line is that you should find a surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and whose before/after photos look the best. Don't fall for the gimmicky advertising. 

Best regards,

Dr. Mehta

Start Simple and see how it goes. For example first consider all non surgical options.

For example: fillers to restore upper and mid facial  volume, light peels to take advantage of your youthful skin elasticity, and if you have early frown lines between your brows above your nose consider Botox or Dysport. This should allow you to wait until you are ready for a Mini Face Lift - that is you need more than the above.

 

At 25 you should not need surgery. If you feel like your face is starting to age you should look into a liquid facelift (ie fillers and Botox). By combining fillers (Juvederm, Sculptra, etc) with Botox you will be able to achieve a rejuvenated appearance without surgery. Additionally, you could add some chemical peels and laser treatments to smooth out your skin tone. 

20's is too young for facelift surgery, including minilift. Poor skeletal structure may be present rather than aging. Better options to improve appearance of the jawline and neck may include liposuction and chin implants. Other aesthetic options to improve one's appearance at this age include such treatments as skin care, laser, light peels, or tretinoin. Only after a comprehensive evaluation by a plastic surgeon can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

  Age is not a restriction, in my opinion, for having surgery to enhance your appearance.  Any surgery should be "geared" to the individual patient and problem.  If you have only mild age related changes, there are procedures which only require very small, hidden incisions which can be used to correct your "problem" areas.  Or you may benefit from non incisional procedures or long lasting fillers which might provide you with the results you are seeking.  Without seeing photos and discussing your exact concerns, this is the best advice I can offer you.  Good luck!

Depending upon your concerns, other effective treatments may be less invasive than a mini facelift.  And with the advent of so many non-invasive treatments, results may be achieved without surgery!

 

I think that at 25 years old there are a lot of non-invasive options you have to consider before a facelift. Some options include injectables, lasers, skin tight treatments even products can help give you a great result.