Lower face sagging bothering me - will a PDO thread lift help or do I need a facelift? (Photos)

Unlike other tightening treatments, Ultherapy only requires a single treatment every one to two years and has long-term effects in skin stimulation and collagen production. Ultherapy is ideal for men and women who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity and desire a noticeable and long-term skin tightening treatment without the complications and risks of more invasive surgical procedures. Ultherapy can be combined with dermal fillers, Botox treatments, chemical peels, skin tightening lasers, and skin facials. Our plastic surgery and cosmetic center in Santa Monica offers Ultherapy as a complement to other skin treatments and cosmetic rejuvenation procedures.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hi! Thanks for sharing such detailed info! It really helps to understand your goals. At 32, noticing lower face sagging, submalar hollowing, and forward-moving fat is a normal part of the aging process and you are at a great age to be a wonderful candidate for a PDO non-surgical thread lift!PDO thread lifts can provide instant lifting of the skin while simultaneously stimulating collagen, which can improve skin firmness and mild sagging. They’re great for early intervention or when you want a less invasive option, and results can last anywhere from 12–18 months depending on your anatomy, lifestyle, and the type of threads used. That said, threads correct significant structural concerns like a more regressed chin, but that’s where going to a highly trained aesthetic provider who can do full facial balancing and rejuvenation can achieve additional aesthetic goals. For your goals of lifting the jowls naturally, PDO thread lifts are a great option but you must make sure you are with a highly trained and advanced provider! For your situation, a combination approach is often ideal:
Strategic dermal fillers in the midface and jawline to support structure and lift the lower facePDO threads for additional skin tightening and subtle liftSurgical consultation in the future as you age further which is inevitable for all of us.Since you’ve already experimented with manually lifting the area and love that look, filler plus threads may help replicate it without surgery, at least for now. A personalized assessment is the best way to decide which combination achieves your natural, lifted result.
Aesthetic treatments should always be discussed with and performed by a trained, licensed, and medically certified aesthetic provider. The recommendations above are for educational purposes only and do not replace an in-person consultation, examination, or personalized medical advice.