Is 39 too young for a face lift? I recently had juvederm for marionette lines and nasolabial folds and think they helped to smooth my cheeks out, but my marionette line on the left looks worse. I'm wondering if I just need a lift. My whole lower face seems to be sagging. I wonder if I'm a good candidate for a face lift or if I need to find someone with more skill to inject dermal fillers.
February 28, 2014
Answer: Ideal Age for Facelift Thanks for your question. As has been stated by the other respondents, I agree that age is just a number. If your anatomy warrants facial rejuvenation treatment, then that should be the primary criterion. In your case, I think you are in the early stages, and could probably do well either with a face and neck lift, or more conservative non-surgical procedures. It’s always hard to say definitively without performing an in-person evaluation. My advice to you would be to book a few consultations with different Facial Plastic Surgeons in your area to get a few different opinions to help you make the decision. Best of luck! Dr. Alexander
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Ideal Age for Facelift Thanks for your question. As has been stated by the other respondents, I agree that age is just a number. If your anatomy warrants facial rejuvenation treatment, then that should be the primary criterion. In your case, I think you are in the early stages, and could probably do well either with a face and neck lift, or more conservative non-surgical procedures. It’s always hard to say definitively without performing an in-person evaluation. My advice to you would be to book a few consultations with different Facial Plastic Surgeons in your area to get a few different opinions to help you make the decision. Best of luck! Dr. Alexander
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February 22, 2014
Answer: Management of facial "sagging" with Minimally Invasive Midface Suspension ("MIMS") Patient with signs of early facial aging at young age ( e.g. 30s) could think that they need a facelift procedure. Facelift is usually not recommended before the age of 50 because facelift scars could heal very noticeable. Early facial aging in the form of development of moderate jowls, marionette lines and deepened “laugh lines” (nasolabial folds) with preserved facial volume may be secondary to midface soft tissue volume descend. Patient’s with this specific findings could benefit from a Minimally Invasive Midface Suspension procedure (a.k.a. MIMS), that reposition the midface tissues to a more youthful position without the need of injectable fillers or facelift surgery. The procedure can be performed safely under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort or pain, avoiding the risks and cost of associated with "going to sleep" (general anesthesia) or “twilight anesthesia” (IV sedation). Patients with early facial aging seeking facial rejuvenation should undergo consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in facial aesthetic surgery and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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February 22, 2014
Answer: Management of facial "sagging" with Minimally Invasive Midface Suspension ("MIMS") Patient with signs of early facial aging at young age ( e.g. 30s) could think that they need a facelift procedure. Facelift is usually not recommended before the age of 50 because facelift scars could heal very noticeable. Early facial aging in the form of development of moderate jowls, marionette lines and deepened “laugh lines” (nasolabial folds) with preserved facial volume may be secondary to midface soft tissue volume descend. Patient’s with this specific findings could benefit from a Minimally Invasive Midface Suspension procedure (a.k.a. MIMS), that reposition the midface tissues to a more youthful position without the need of injectable fillers or facelift surgery. The procedure can be performed safely under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort or pain, avoiding the risks and cost of associated with "going to sleep" (general anesthesia) or “twilight anesthesia” (IV sedation). Patients with early facial aging seeking facial rejuvenation should undergo consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specialized in facial aesthetic surgery and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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