42 y/o interested in a mini facelift to correct sagging and jowls - why am I not an ideal candidate?

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Hi docs, I have been to six different surgeons who say that I'm not a good candidate for a mini lift bc my jowling isn't bad enough. As much as I'd love to believe this, I see so many drs on here suggesting lifts for patients with much less aging than me. Why is this? My skin doesn't have much laxity yet, but I have definitely had fat decent and early jowl formation. When I pull slightly towards my ears, the improvement is dramatic. The empathic denials for a FL are confusing

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

I've personally performed deep plane minilifts on patients as young as 31 and if you truly look much better with the pull by the ear then you most likely are a good candidate for a minilift. However, if there really isn't much laxity and you don't have much extra skin, then something easier, like microliposuction in the jowl area or even devices like Ellacor. Simple things like filler in front of your jowl can visually improve the area as well.

Andrew Campbell, M.D.
Quintessa
Facial Rejuvenation Specialist

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, your photograph is inadequate.  However, one thing that could be done would be a lip lift.  A lip lift does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I agree that you would nit benefit from a facelift and 42 is quite young to consider it. You can sissy’s find a surgeon to do a facelift for you but I advise against it

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only one posted photo partial view? You need to post frontal side oblique full face fuse in order to determine if a mini facelift is indicated. Based on the limited posted photo you did post I might do an anterior mini facelift with SMAS plication. Fee $5000 plus. Best to virtual consult with a repost multiple full face photos. Good luck.

Kurren Gill, MD · Answer

You may want to look into a non-surgical treatment that can be tailored to specific problem areas, such as jowls/submentum called AGNES RF. It's a radiofrequency device we carry that is operated by a physician that melts fat in targeted areas and the radiofrequency energy promotes collagen and elastin production for long lasting results. It's a same day procedure with minimal downtime. 
Hope this helps!

42 y/o interested in a mini facelift to correct sagging and jowls - why am I not an ideal candidate?

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42 y/o interested in a mini facelift to correct sagging and jowls - why am I not an ideal candidate?

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