41 with jowling - Do I qualify for a mini facelift? (Photos)

Question

I am a 41 year old female. I‘m 5’2 and weigh 140lbs. I’m noticing in the past 5 years my face seems to be getting more square with jowling. I’ve tried massater Botox and a Nefertiti lift but it hasn’t taken care of the jowling. I’m considering whether I would be a candidate for a mini facelift?

Liann Casey, MD · Answer

Hi there! I recommend a face lift to help reposition your SMAS. Different surgeons tend to have different definitions of what a "mini" face lift is, but ultimately you should be certain that your surgeon is accessing and lifting your SMAS, which is what I would consider a face lift- nothing "mini" about it!

Kyle Kimura, MD · Answer

Great question and photos! 
Based on your photos I think you certainly would be a potential candidate for a lower facelift procedure. However, one thing that can be quite confusing for patients is the term "mini facelift" as this can be quite different from one surgeon to the next surgeon. For some this means a smaller incision, for others it means not performing a deep plane approach, but there is no clear consensus on what actually separates a "mini facelift" from a true facelift. I think ultimately your best option is to schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon that specializes in facial rejuvenation and ask them this question and how it is different from their typical facelift technique.
I hope this helps and best of luck!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Regardless of your chronological age or degree of facial aging, the mini facelift will not have an long lasting results, especially with jowling or nasolabial folds. You would be best treated with a composite deep plane facelift to address those areas. Your neck needs virtually nothing.

Asu Deniz Burhanoglu, MD · Answer

Based on the mild to moderate laxity in your lower face, you appear to be an ideal candidate for a mini facelift. This procedure can effectively tighten and rejuvenate the lower face, giving you a more refreshed and youthful appearance.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your series of post photos, I agree you need a mini face necklace with SMAS COMPLICATION ALONG WITH ENDO LASER TREATMENT FEE RANGE FROM $5000-$10,000. BEST OF VIRTUAL CONSULT WITH.

41 with jowling - Do I qualify for a mini facelift? (Photos)

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