My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes look hollow. I've heard and talked to doctors about several lasers and fillers, but realized that at the end the tab would cost as much as a facelift, considering that I'd have to go back every year for more fillers and more laser treatments. They say though, that I'm too young for a Facelift. Any advice?
Answer: Many 40-year old patients benefit from skillful facelifts
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Answer: Facelift at 40? Photos would have helped It is hard to advise you without seeing photos. Best, longest lasting results are on younger patients.However, one should look at the pros and cons. There is no reason to go through surgery if one can correct with injectables. I do not advocate for mini-Facelifts. They don't last for 12-15 years and make future, more detailed work more difficult as the skin loses some elasticity. So basically, you get a short time benefit when waiting for another year or two will allow you to have a better, longer lasting lift.
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Answer: Facelift at 40? Photos would have helped It is hard to advise you without seeing photos. Best, longest lasting results are on younger patients.However, one should look at the pros and cons. There is no reason to go through surgery if one can correct with injectables. I do not advocate for mini-Facelifts. They don't last for 12-15 years and make future, more detailed work more difficult as the skin loses some elasticity. So basically, you get a short time benefit when waiting for another year or two will allow you to have a better, longer lasting lift.
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Facelift at 40 The answer to this question can vary, and keep in mind it is based on the individual patient. However as a general rule, once you look in the mirror and dislike what you see, it’s time. The tricky part is that sometimes people judge themselves too harshly. That is why an ethical, reliable plastic surgeon should be consulted – someone who can say “no” if you are being too hard on yourself! However, for the patients with severe facial laxity and early signs of aging – that’s the time to consider a facelift. For more subtle volume loss and more subtle facial sagging, there are nonsurgical options such as hyaluronic-acid-based filler injections, Botox, and laser treatments. For best results, please visit a board certified plastic surgeon with facelift experience and the ability to say “no” when needed!
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March 22, 2019
Answer: Facelift at 40 The answer to this question can vary, and keep in mind it is based on the individual patient. However as a general rule, once you look in the mirror and dislike what you see, it’s time. The tricky part is that sometimes people judge themselves too harshly. That is why an ethical, reliable plastic surgeon should be consulted – someone who can say “no” if you are being too hard on yourself! However, for the patients with severe facial laxity and early signs of aging – that’s the time to consider a facelift. For more subtle volume loss and more subtle facial sagging, there are nonsurgical options such as hyaluronic-acid-based filler injections, Botox, and laser treatments. For best results, please visit a board certified plastic surgeon with facelift experience and the ability to say “no” when needed!
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November 30, 2018
Answer: Am I too young for a facelift at 40. Age is only a number. Some people need their facelift at an earlier age depending on the degree of tissue relaxation. It would have been nice to see a picture of you to tell you if you have another option. Fat grafting could be helpful. Try to find a board certified plastic surgeon to go over all your temporary and permanent options, but if you need a facelift, don't let the age be a factor in you decision making.
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November 30, 2018
Answer: Am I too young for a facelift at 40. Age is only a number. Some people need their facelift at an earlier age depending on the degree of tissue relaxation. It would have been nice to see a picture of you to tell you if you have another option. Fat grafting could be helpful. Try to find a board certified plastic surgeon to go over all your temporary and permanent options, but if you need a facelift, don't let the age be a factor in you decision making.
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November 21, 2018
Answer: A Mini Facelift can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40 A Mini Facelift can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40. It really depends on your anatomy and genetics. It is best to talk to your surgeon because everybody has different techniques and recovery time is usually based on a number of factors.
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November 21, 2018
Answer: A Mini Facelift can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40 A Mini Facelift can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40. It really depends on your anatomy and genetics. It is best to talk to your surgeon because everybody has different techniques and recovery time is usually based on a number of factors.
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November 3, 2018
Answer: Face lift at 40. There are a number of factors that go into determining whether you would be a good candidate for a facelift at the age of 40. Different people age differently and may require different treatments at different ages. The treatment must be individualized for the patient. Lost volume in the face can either be treated with fillers or autologous fat grafting. Lines in the face are best treated with chemical peels or laser resurfacing of the skin. If you have sagging skin, with jowls and platysma bands in your neck a facelift would be the only option that would correct those. It is hard to give a definitive answer without at least photographs or at best an in person examination. Be sure you see a board-certified plastic surgeon, or several, to get the best advice.
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November 3, 2018
Answer: Face lift at 40. There are a number of factors that go into determining whether you would be a good candidate for a facelift at the age of 40. Different people age differently and may require different treatments at different ages. The treatment must be individualized for the patient. Lost volume in the face can either be treated with fillers or autologous fat grafting. Lines in the face are best treated with chemical peels or laser resurfacing of the skin. If you have sagging skin, with jowls and platysma bands in your neck a facelift would be the only option that would correct those. It is hard to give a definitive answer without at least photographs or at best an in person examination. Be sure you see a board-certified plastic surgeon, or several, to get the best advice.
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