Is facetite suitable for younger patients in there twenties?

A Mini Facelift can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40 but sometimes younger too. 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. If we are just talking about a short scar facelift, this can typically be done in the office under local anesthesia. Usually there are no drains, no outside stitches, and patients can go out in public the same day, although I usually recommend they low for the first couple days. Most of the initial swelling is from the numbing medicine and your body absorbs it within the first 4-6 hours. Obviously the body heals with swelling and inflammation and usually that maxes out at two days and then starts getting better. Most of these patients take no pain medicine and usually feel very comfortable going out in public within a few days.  I usually call my patients the night of surgery and check on them the next day. If everything is fine the next day, I then let them shower and they do not need a dressing over their incisions. They can usually start using make up after a few days.  At the two week check up, I usually have people start working out and then after six weeks they can do whatever they want. I routinely tell people to take a few days to a week off work and to hide out but some people are very nervous especially celebrities and I usually tell them to hide out for two weeks. As with any scar on the human body, initially scars are red, hard and raised and it typically takes six months to a year for them to become a soft thin white line. Additionally with recovery, there're many things we do to expedite healing such as nerve blocks during surgery, oral supplements, skin care and scar therapy recommendations, lymphatic massage sessions that are included in our pricing.I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many nonsurgical options to consider although surgery usually gets the most improvement specifically of the jowls.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.  

Thank you for your question.  If you do not have enough loose skin (laxity) then it wouldn't be beneficial for you to have a facelift.  You could look into having liposuction to create more contour around the jawline.  If you have concerns with drooping of mouth, then a valentine lip lift could be a possible solution.  Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon.  All The Best 

For younger patients, I recommend concentrating on preventing sun damage by protecting your skin with sunscreen, hats and clothing. Have your dermatologist recommend a medical-grade skin care regimen with retinol and hyaluronic acid. Get regular chemical peels. If you do start to see some jowling, a mini lift, with or without a neck lift would give improvement. I hope this helps.

Difficult to advise without photographs, but I doubt you are a candidate for any type of face lift at your young age. It does sound like either fillers or micro liposuction of your jaw line may be a good choice for you. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to explore all options for you. Best of luck.

A facelift procedure is not usually recommended for patients in their twenties.  At this stage the best options are submental liposuction, Botox, and fillers or fat grafting.  Liposuction can help sharpen the jawline contour.  As far as lifting the mouth corners, Botox to the depressor anguli oris can help.  

Generally speaking, facelift is designed to treat saggy neck and cheeks. You will need in person exam to determine if your special situation merits a facelift technique or any other procedure

In my practice, I use FaceTite to sharpen the jawlines and tighten the necks of the patients who would like to see improvement in the laxity that they are experiencing in this area, but my not be ready for face and neck lift surgery.  This group tends to be in the mid-40s to early 50s.  I have treated younger patients with liposuction and the FaceTite who want a “one and done” remedy for some under chin fat and a little skin looseness.  In someone your age, we usually start with some fillers to turn up the corners of the mouth and can use a variety of different modalities on the neck and jawline if that is a concern.  I would suggest seeking evaluation by a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss this further.

If you don't have loose skin, it doesn't sound like a facelift would be appropriate at your young age.  If there is localized fat obscuring the jawline, cool mini (fat freezing) may be helpful.   I can highly recommend Skin Tyte which is infrared light to tighten the skin, thicken the collagen and better define the jawline.  It is a technology by Sciton and would be great for young skin.   Seek a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist who performs the procedure.

FaceTite is a new procedure which utilizes radio-frequency energy to melt fat as well as simultaneously tighten skin. It is used to treat the lower third of the face and neck. Performed under local anesthesia, it is considered minimally invasive and provides facial contouring without a traditional surgical procedure. Results can be seen immediately, but generally improve over a 6 month time period.

Unfortunately there are no pictures. I was one of the pioneers developing endoscopic (I.e. mini scar) facial surgery. Threw a small incision one inserts a TV camera and performs the surgery while watching a flatscreen. One can improve the contour of the neck, lift the cheeks and the brow through these tiny incisions. I have patients  who have underwent these procedures in their twenties  and currently they look great in their fifties. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.