Is 30 too young for a surgical mini facelift or thread lift etc.? (Photo)

Dear Emily,Although you look quite young, you might benefit from a facelift.  There is really no specific age criteria when a facelift should be considered. The choice of a cosmetic procedure depends on one's facial structures skin type and degree of facial laxity.  Of course, a photo could be a bit misleading and I would not rely solely on the advice given over the internet.  The best procedure could only be determined during an in-person consultation.  Best wishes!Dr. Konstantin

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​​​​

If anything a mini lift would be indicated for you.  Thread lifts are no longer being recommended.  This procedure would help the contour of your lower face, to eliminate the jowls.  

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. 

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.