Hi, I am 30 years old and have noticed the lower part of my face starting to sag. I have had botox since the age of 25 and have tried dermal fillers once to my upper cheeks but absolutely hated the result so I am not keen to try this again. Could I be a candidate for a mini facelift of some kind? Note that the photo is actually 3 years old so I look a little bit worse now.
November 14, 2017
Answer: Mini Facelift at 30 Years Old When I look at patients in order to evaluate their options for rejuvenation of their neckline I look at a few areas:1) General health of the patient2) Anatomy of neckI hope that you noticed that I did not mention age as a criteria. We all age at different rates and some may require interventions at earlier ages.Before a patient could be candidate for a mini lift, they have to be in great health to undergo surgery. If a patient is in good health, then I look at the anatomy to guide my recommendations.You have a very limited view of your anatomy because of limit singel view picture you posted. When looking at your anatomy you have:1) Weak Chin2) Excess skin in the neck and jawlineFor these reasons, I would recommend a mini lift and likely a chin implant. I hope this helps.
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November 14, 2017
Answer: Mini Facelift at 30 Years Old When I look at patients in order to evaluate their options for rejuvenation of their neckline I look at a few areas:1) General health of the patient2) Anatomy of neckI hope that you noticed that I did not mention age as a criteria. We all age at different rates and some may require interventions at earlier ages.Before a patient could be candidate for a mini lift, they have to be in great health to undergo surgery. If a patient is in good health, then I look at the anatomy to guide my recommendations.You have a very limited view of your anatomy because of limit singel view picture you posted. When looking at your anatomy you have:1) Weak Chin2) Excess skin in the neck and jawlineFor these reasons, I would recommend a mini lift and likely a chin implant. I hope this helps.
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July 11, 2015
Answer: Age for Mini Facelift I do think you are too young for a mini facelift, but do agree it should be sooner rather than later. For now I would suggest nonsurgical treatments. For example, using fillers to improve the contour of your pre jowl area, and to improve the jawline. Regular facials and skin care treatments are a must to keep your skin fresh and youthful. Laser treatments or micro needling may help. In my opinion, 40 would be a great age for a mini facelift. Sometimes we do facial rejuvenation surgery on younger patients, so I would consider some consultations with board certified plastic surgeons to see what your options are.
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July 11, 2015
Answer: Age for Mini Facelift I do think you are too young for a mini facelift, but do agree it should be sooner rather than later. For now I would suggest nonsurgical treatments. For example, using fillers to improve the contour of your pre jowl area, and to improve the jawline. Regular facials and skin care treatments are a must to keep your skin fresh and youthful. Laser treatments or micro needling may help. In my opinion, 40 would be a great age for a mini facelift. Sometimes we do facial rejuvenation surgery on younger patients, so I would consider some consultations with board certified plastic surgeons to see what your options are.
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