Facelift for a 24year Old?

I get this sort of question all the time, usually on the other end of the scale- "am I too old for a facelift"?  But I see it on the younger side too, just not with patients in their 20's.  My response is always the same- there is no specific or definite age when a facelift is or is not appropriate.  The answer is "it depends."  No this is not a wishy-washy answer.  It reflects the fact that faces and circumstances are all individual, and require individual consideration.  With sudden or profound weight loss (for example, from chemotherapy or bariatric surgery), loss of facial fat and changes in the skin integrity can yield a face that is chronologically not age-appropriate.  Photos and a physical exam are absolutely necessary for an accurate recommendation, but I would expect your face to respond well to volume repletion (fat grafting, cheek implants, or Sculptra) without having to tighten/remove any draping loose skin.

Browlift and upper eyelid surgery are very commonly performed. Many young people have heavy upper eyelids and heavy brows at a young age. This it is likely that browlift and upper blepharoplasty could be helpful. It's impossible to say though without photos. On the other hand, it is unlikely that you need or would benefit from a facelift at 24 years old. Often a full face filler such as Sculptra to replace lost facial volume can provide a very natural appearance in younger patients without surgery. I hope this helps.Stephen Weber MD, FACS