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26 years old - Do I need a mini-lift? (Photos)

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sfh_coJul 6, 2022

I am 26 years old, and in the past year, I’ve noticed MAJOR sagging in my face. I have permanent lines around my mouth that other women my age don’t have. Looking at myself in the wrong lighting makes me want to cry. I drink water, moisturize and wear sunscreen, but I feel like my sagging is just genetic. I don’t feel comfortable with Botox/filler. Am I a candidate for a mini lift, or some other non-injectable procedure? Or am I just crazy?

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Dr. Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
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Thank you for your question and photos. You don’t appear to need cosmetic surgery at this time. Dermal fillers are a good option for treating nasolabial folds, while Botox injections can reduce the appearance of lines on the forehead. As for skin laxity, you may benefit from RF microneedling t...

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Your solution is a facelift and not a mini. These are deep muscle lines which will be lessened but not eliminated. The grooves are set in your skin over the years. Because your skin appears to have a rugged texture and may be thick, your best bet is a deep plane lift for the best pull. Even...

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Thank you for your question and for providing photos. You may be a candidate for a traditional facelift to improve skin elasticity, lift fallen tissue, and define the overall face shape. Excess fat in the neck and jowls can be removed, along with any excess skin as necessary. Underlying tissue...

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Thank you for your question and for providing photos. While you aren’t interested in fillers, injectable treatments are likely your best solution to soften these lines. Dermal fillers add volume back to the face and diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds. You may consider combining d...

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