Sagging jowls and under eye bags. Would a mini lift and bleph correct my situation? (Photo)

Thank you for your question.Based on your photos, I think you would be a good candidate for Minilift and lower bleph. The Minilift will take care of everything from the eyes down. The lower bleph will remove the fullness of the lower lids and tighten the skin.

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime. Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question and pictures.  You would be a good candidate for Lower Blepharoplasty.  This procedure aims to address the bags under the eyes.  Excess skin and removal of the fat can smooth the contour between the lower eyelid and the cheeks.  This can be performed under a local anaesthetic or twilight sedation.  If you wanted to improve the contour of your neck then Vaser Liposuction with Renuvion (skin tightening) could give more of an L shaped neck.  This gives a youthful and slimming appearance. This can also be performed under a local anaesthetist or twilight sedation (whichever you prefer). All The Best 

Many thanks for posting your question and photosI think there is no doubt a lower belparhoplasty (perhaps incorporating a superficial mid-face lift) will freshen up your appearance, with minimal obvious scarring.Whilst a "mini-lift" may sound appealing, in my experience, it would not deliver a satisfactory result, and the scars are not that far off of a formal facelift - something to consider when weighing up your optionsGood luck in taking things forwards

You would benefit from both of a Facelift and a lower lid bleph.  You would benefit from a canthoplasty at the same time to protect you from a change to your lower lid position and shape.

Pretty much any facelift will involve incisions around the ear but they heal really well. I’m not a fan of mini lifts because they often leave disappointing results. I believe there is no shortcut to a good result. Just get a properly done facelift from a good surgeon. Lower lid surgery would be helpful to reduce puffiness.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you may benefit from a mini facelift with a neck lift.  If good technique is used, this can be done with minimal scarring and can result in a natural look, not over-done look, with rejuvenation of your face.  Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can be performed at the same time.   Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.

Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
 

amb46I appreciate your concerns and it appears from your photos that you would benefit from a mini facelift combined with lower eyelid blepharoplasty. With regard to your lower eyelids, you simply need the herniated fat to be plucked away for a dramatic improvement.My favorite technique for the face is the MACS short scar Mini-Facelift. Developed in Europe, it is the ideal approach for the younger patient, not ready for a full facelift, or patients who desire a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery time. It addresses both the mid face area (especially the jowls) as well as the neck, if needed. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to explore the best options for you.  Good luck.