To avoid scarring on the lids (rare but possible for my ethnicity, furthermore a thin incision in my palm became a permanent raised scar, so that may be a good indicator) May I request a lateral lift even though docs say im too young (29,F) The scarring would be easier to camouflage with my thick curls. When I use face tape on the sides, the heavy lids also lift so theres skin laxity but as soon as I state my age, (3) surgeons said its better to wait. I rather not, as I already look aged lol
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You’re not alone — many young women experience noticeable lower-face changes after significant weight loss. Even without forehead wrinkles, sagging or hollowing in the jawline, chin, and lower cheeks can create an aged or tired appearance.
This is often due to:
Loss of facial fat in the m...
There's a big difference between a skin-only facelift and a deep plane facelift, or SMAS facelift. The main problem with a skin-only facelift is that the result isn't optimal. Pulling only the skin creates tension in the scar, and it's very likely that not only will you not get a good result,...
Given that you're 46 and experiencing skin laxity and descent in the mid and lower face, my recommendation would be a deep plane facelift. This technique is deeper than traditional facelifts and targets the underlying facial structures, providing more natural and long-lasting results. It will...