Facelift for Young Adult (Age 21), Too Young?

A facelift in 21 year old is not controversial, it is just plain wrong. Most 21 year old people do not have excessive skin laxity. Rather the issue is excessive fat in the cheeks or under the jawline, a weak chin or some other aspect of the facial skeleton or hypertrophy of the masseter muscle. I would recommend that you seek a consultation with an experienced Facial Plastic Surgeon. They will be able to evaluate your concerns. It is highly likely that you will be able to achieve improvement without resorting to a facelift procedure. If someone recommends a facelift for you at 21 years old, I would be dubious of the reasons why they are offering that treatment to you. I hope this information is helpful.

Thank you for your question! I am sure you  don't need a facelift, as you can't have loose skin at your age. Please, don't forget that this is a surgery, supposed to deal  with severe signs of aging. I think the good idea for you may be liposuction of  your neck and jawline. After the fat will go and your skin shrink, you can have perfect result. As you are very young and have good elasticity of the skin, your skin is sure to shrink well.My best advise is to choose an honest and trustworthy doctor. He will take an overall approach, judging the balance and proportions of your face with regards to your age and the outcome you seek.I wish you the best of luck!

In my professional opinion, 21 years old is far too
young to be considering a facelift surgery. Such a procedure is reserved for
patients who exhibit severe signs of aging, and who will benefit from
tightening loose, elastic skin. In your case, injectable fillers would probably
be the best option. If this solution doesn’t fulfill your expectations, you can then
progress to more intensive treatments like a fat transfer to add volume to
areas of your face that are hollowed.

If you want to improve your contours, you may want to consider fillers. Injectable fillers can help add volume where you find is deficient. However, if the jawline is your concern, you may want to consider Botox to relax the masseter muscles.

The need of a facelift at your age is very unlikely, but photos are needed to asses. If lower facial fullness is your biggest concern, strongly consider some face/neck liposuction to sculpt these areas. 

Photos please!

Thank you for your question. See a reputable Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and have an evaluation, and they will let you know if your concerns are realistic, and whether or not there is a good list of alternatives for you to explore. I hope this helps.

I feel fairly confident in saying that you probably don't need a facelift at the age of 21. If there are are features of your face that you do not like however there may be things that can help you. It's impossible to advise without photos. Maybe you should try to get a consultation just to hear what's available. Good luck.

  While age is not a be all or end all factor, you are awfully young at 21 to be considering a lifting procedure.  Without seeing photos, it is hard to make any kind of decision.  However, you certainly may look to facial fillers to give you the results you are seeking.

 

At your age, I would not recommend a facelift since most people you age do not have excess skin or poor elasticity,  the main reasons why older women want a mini facelift  procedure. Without a photo or an exam it is impossible to give specific advice, but it is possible that simple liposuction in the jowl and/or submental area may be appropriate for you.

To reach the best conclusion about what your options are and what would be best for you, seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would benefit you. 

 

Likely yes. It is highly unusual that a young person in that age group needs a facelift where soft tissue is repositioned. It is more likely that there are skeletal factors such as a receded chin or cheek that needs to be addressed via other techniques such as chin implants. Visit an experienced facial plastic surgeon to see which treatment may best address your needs. 

While you are too young for a facelift there may be other options that can make you feel more confident. If you are in Los Angeles feel free to contact my team at the Boriscosmetic Center. Good luck