Am I a candidate for a "mini facelift"? (photo)

   While you may notice a slight improvement with a short scar facelift, I think you look youthful as you are.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Thank you for your question.  Typically, I will not see patients under the age of 40 for facial procedures. Doing an operation such as a facelift will not give you a significant enough result at this point to justify the cost and potential risks of undergoing surgery. In my opinion, you should explore your non-surgical options first. Fillers such as Voluma and Sculptra can help to lift the mid and lower face. You can revisit the need for a facelift in 5-10 years.