Facelift or Facetite for jowls, age 50? (photo)

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I’m 50 and have always put on weight in my lower face but feel it’s starting to jowl. I’m not sure whether I’m a candidate for a lower facelift or facetite

Michelle Jones Singer, MD · Answer

You’re a great match for FaceTite you have some loose skin around your lower face or neck. You are starting to notice some sagging but you don't need a full facelift.  FaceTite can help tighten and lift those areas and it can also reduce any extra fat there.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

When considering treatments for jowls at age 50, both a lower facelift and FaceTite are viable options, each with its own benefits.

Lower Facelift: This surgical procedure is highly effective for addressing jowls and sagging in the lower face and neck. It provides more dramatic and long-lasting results by tightening underlying muscles and removing excess skin. This option is ideal if you seek significant improvement and are comfortable with a longer recovery period.

FaceTite: A minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to tighten skin and reduce fat. It is a good option if you prefer less downtime and are looking for moderate improvements. FaceTite can be particularly effective if your skin has good elasticity and your jowls are mild to moderate.

The best choice depends on your specific anatomy, desired results, and willingness to undergo surgery. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon would provide a personalized assessment to determine the most suitable option for you.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

If you wish to avoid expensive, invasive surgery with all its risks and downtime, and if you wish to avoid wasting time and money on some expensive, supposedly "next big thing" energy-based gizmo that actually lacks the hard science to back up all the hype and social media buzz to promote it, then you may wish to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler expert. The jowls and loss of jawline definition seen in the photos is a commonplace issue to treat in the office of any active cosmetic dermatology practice using a robust HA contouring filler.  In expert hands, treatment should take more than about fifteen minutes to perform with immediate, on-the-spot improvement. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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