Facelift for a 35 Year Old?

It is very unlikely that a person is a candidate for a facelift at age 35.  If the way your face is aging concerns you, seek consultation from a facial rejuvenation expert so that you can discuss:

Botox

Fillers

Preventative measures for aging

Skin care routines

Resurfacing procedures

Lifestyle changes

A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift. During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives

Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. But whose skin has elasticity with well defined bone structure. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™

Thank you for your enquiry.  Anna you would need an examination from a plastic surgeon, who then can access your skin laxity.  I have performed facelifts on younger patients (late 30's) who have been a good candidate for a mini facelift.  There are other alternatives such as: botox, filler, chemical peels etc which could be a temporary, beneficial solution as well.I have pioneered my Concept Facelift, which targets the SMAS muscle and skin, therefore giving the same longevity as a traditional facelift, however is performed under local anaesthetic.  This ensures a significantly reduced recovery period, with minimum swelling and bruising, therefore patients returning to their daily routines within 5-7 days. My reasons for pioneering this were because patients did not want the health risk of going under general anaesthetic (especially as is it not a necessity procedure), local anaesthetic or twilight sedation would be a great alternative, not only for health reasons but your recovery period will be shorter. 

Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.All The Best 

Without seeing any photos or examining you in
person, it is impossible to tell if you would be a candidate for a facelift.
That being said, while 35 is generally considered young for a surgical
facelift, age is not as important as skin quality when considering one. If your
face has prematurely aged as much as you say it have, it is possible that you
could be a candidate. Otherwise, nowadays there are many non-invasive facial
rejuvenation techniques, such as dermal fillers, non-surgical skin tightening,
and neuromodulators, that could be a better option for you. Visit a
board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to
determine a custom treatment plan for you.

It’s not unusual for patients in
their mid-thirties to notice changes that are associated with aging. These
patients frequently seek consultation with plastic surgeons. It would be
unusual for someone this age to require a facelift, but this depends on their
specific anatomic findings. The vast majority of patients in
this situation require temporizing maneuvers. These include Botox injectable
fillers and skin re-surfacing. These procedures often address concerns about
aging without exposing patients to the risks of surgery. If you’re in your thirties and are
concerned about facial aging it’s appropriate to consult a board certified
plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to formulate an appropriate
treatment plan to address your concerns.

A facelift at 35 is not unheard of but consider other options first.  To understand why a facelift at 35 is rare, you have to understand the way we age.  We age in 3 ways: first, our skin changes (brown spots, textural changes, color changes, redness, sun damage, large pores, etc.), secondly, our skin sags (as a result of sun damage, loss of elastic tissue and collagen), and lastly, we lose volume in the form of bone, fat, and muscle.  The first and third items are the first to occur.  The best things to do at 35 are preventative.  Eat a healthy diet high in fiber, antioxidants, and drink plenty of water; use your sunscreens and stay our of the sun; exercise; use a moisturizer daily.  Next, get started on a skin care regimen, preferably from your plastic surgeon's office that consists of an antioxidant, retinol, sunscreen, exfoliant, and moisturizer.  Use this for a couple of months and then if you're still seeing changes that are not to your liking, consider addressing the third item I mentioned above.  Fillers can help replenish and 'reinflate' tissue that has lost volume causing the overlying skin to sag.  Once 'filled', the tissue becomes repositioned in a more superior position simulating a facelift or, as commonly referred to, a liquid facelift.  Good luck!

While it is impossible to correctly diagnose your causes of facial aging without examining you or seeing pictures, it would be extremely rare to perform a face lift on a 35 year old.

In my practice in Tampa, Florida, despite the excess sun exposure and thus premature facial aging many patients experience, I have never performed a face lift on a 35 year old.  Most 35 year olds who undergo a face lift procedure have significant amounts of excess facial skin and sagging secondary to massive weight loss or genetic mutations which cause premature aging.

I suspect that many of your concerns regarding the appearance of your face could be addressed with a rigorous skin care regimen and/or noninvasive plastic surgery procedures like Botox or dermal fillers.

I recommend you see a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who can accurately diagnose your causes of facial aging and recommend the most appropriate treatment at this time.

Jaime Perez, M.D.

Face Lift Specialist in Tampa, Florida

Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida

 

You may be better off with a less invasive technique such as a peel or laser resurfacing. However, in rare cases, particularly massive weight loss or paitents with sever skin laxity, I have performed facelifts in patients 35 and younger.

Hi,
Thank you for your question.
While a facelift at 35 is unusual, it is not unheard of. However, age is kind of irrelevant. Its more about the anatomy of your face and possible environmental factors that are causing you to look old. It is difficult to tell what would best for you without examining you, however, I will say that a facelift is probably not your only option.
I would schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and explore your options. They should give you both surgical and non-surgical options. Fillers such as botox and radiesse and great temporary fixes if you are lacking volume. Facelift is really a general term. There are all kinds of lifts that fix different things on your face. Its important to realize what you don't like about you face and seeking the proper procedure to get the desired result.
Best regards,
Dr. Speron

There are many non surgical alternative to face lift surgery. For younger patients who want to avoid surgery, these minimally invasive procedures produce great results and help maintain your youthful appearance.
Face lift surgery is normally performed in patients who are older than 40. Even mini lifts, short scar lifts, or minimal access lifts are not usually performed for younger patients.
The following are great alternative to face lift surgery. Look at these treatments first, before seeking face lift surgery. Speak with a facial plastic surgeon who can perform a comprehensive evaluation and determine which treatment or treatments would be appropriate for you. Best of luck.

basic skin care
skin resurfacing (chemical peel, laser, dermabrasion)
Botox Cosmetic
Injectable filler (collagen, hyaluronic acid)
Fat injection
Liposuction
Laser treatment