Deep-plane Midface Lift for 31 Year Old Female?

31 years of age is quite young for a facelift of any type. I would seek another opinion from an EXPERIENCED plastic surgeon. As a guess the one who told you not to have it was correct and honest. There is always going to be surgeons who will operate for money!

What is being proposed is a radical facial surgery for someone your age. You are being preyed upon by your surgeons. Unfortunately many office are not in business to advocate your what is best for you. They are really their to get surgery done. I will assure you that whatever issues you have can be addressed without surgery using Hyaluronic acid fillers.  

It is important to surgery stand that people get victimized by their insecurities in the offices of the Plastic surgeon. Ask yourself if you have a history of emotional or sexual abuse. This often increase the likelihood of reliving this victimization. I can tell you that every week I see 3 or 4 new consultations of patients who have been destroyed by their facial surgeon. Please do not let this happen to you.

While there are no strict age guidelines for cosmetic facial surgery, mid face lift surgery for younger patients to improve appearance is generally not recommended. Other cosmetic procedures to improve the midface or sunken / saggy cheeks include silicone cheek implants, fat transfer, or facial fillers injections. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon help determine an appropriate option for you. Best of luck.

From your post, I would turn you down to do this very difficult operation. Be careful in what you seek, because you may not achieve the result desired.

From MIAMI DR. B

As you have had 4 consultations, hopefully with qualified plastic surgeons with interest and focus in the face, you have come across 4 different approaches and opinions. The message is then, there are usually several ways to address an individual patients aesthetic concerns and goals. Generally, young patients in their 30's will benefit from mid-face volumization procedures with soft tissue fillers or cheek implants for malar volume and smile line correction, rather than more aggressive surgical repositioning operations.

However, there are hereditary conditions of poor mid-face development or sagging, where a mid-facelift procedure is a reasonable option and I have had young patients, albeit relatively few, who have benefited from such an operative approach over the years. Make sure you do your home work with a trusted specialist who has a good reputation. I would not recommend cosmetic surgery tourism and of course, never embark on a course of action based upon online information, seek a formal consultation.