I have facial sagging likely due to being underweight. If I gain weight will the sagging go away or would this be permanent?

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I am an 18 year old male. My skin on my cheeks sags a bit down. I am quite underweight, weighing 60kg/120lbs with a height of 186cm/61, so I thought this is likely why the skin sags. I have been this skinny for like 8 years. It is not very severe but its just an overall droop on my face. I want upwards, not downwards on my face. Especially at this age, with my healthy skin. If I gain weight, would this sagging just go away from increased fat in my face? Or would this be permanent at all?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. While many plastic surgeons would agree that 18 years old is an appropriate or acceptable age to go under the knife, a consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon is the best way to determine if you are fit to undergo any type of cosmetic surgery procedure. It is also difficult to make an initial recommendation without any photos. There are many options for facial enhancement that do not involve surgery, particularly with younger patients, including injectable treatments. With a personal evaluation, your surgeon can do a proper assessment of your skin quality and facial profile, determine your eligibility for any procedure, recommend the best approach, and ensure the safest and most natural-looking results.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Calm357073 thank you for your question. You may consider resorting to high-tech non-surgical and injectable treatments that improve the proportion of lost volume such as Radiesse. For more information and recommendations, it is prudent to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Even without photos I can’t imagine any surgeon would do a facelift on an 18 year old. You’re still young but will likely gain weight with time.

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