I Am 34 & I Suffer from Premature Aging & Some Sagging Jowls. A Top PS Recommended I Have a Mini-facelift, Good Idea?

A well designed and executed Mini Lift can certainly be of great help to a patient in their 30's. When we look at surgical candidates for a Mini Lift it is the anatomy present that is more important than the present age.

The acne you have needs the attention of a dermatologist and both doctors should work together to make sure that you are getting optimal treatment and that their will be no contra-indications between their individual treatments for you.

All the best,

Dr. J

First, I would recommend that you work closely with your dermatologist to get your acne completely under control prior to considering any surgery.  Accutane might be recommended and I believe is an exceptional option for you.  Most importantly, you should not consider any surgery for a minimum of 6 months after accutane.

Having controlled your acne, seek consultation with at least 2 to 3 board certified surgeons to consider your lift options.  Certainly you are very young and unlikely to need surgery.  My guess is that most 34 year old patients will benefit most from volume replacement, great skincare, sunblock, and hydration.  Botox or Dysport can be applied broadly for a fantastic smoothing result.

Thanks for the great question.  We would need photos to be more specific.