Is it too early to get a facelift at 41? (Photo)

What you see in the mirror can sometimes be very
different than what others see when they look at you, but I guess your
perception is the only one that really matters! If you are seeing your skin
loosen and sag enough that is distresses you that much, then it may be time to
make a change. Fillers are an option for making slight/subtle changes in the
jawline – they are best when there has been a lot of loss of volume in the
cheek bone area. They plump up the cheek to suspend the jowl skin. Your
pictures did not show your cheek bone area, but at 41 years old it is very
unlikely you have had enough atrophy in the cheek to need it “filled back up”
enough to affect your jawline (and the last thing you want is a puffy unnatural
cheek area when your real problem is lower down)! Also, fillers don’t last
forever – Juvederm lasts about 9-12 months and the new Voluma they advertise
for cheeks lasts up to 1 ½ - 2 years.

The more lasting way to tighten up the jawline and under
your chin and neck is a facelift procedure. At your age and the moderate degree
of “skin ooze” you have, I would think a mini facelift would do the trick! That
is a procedure that could be done now, and then repeated again in 5-10 years if
necessary to maintain your youthful appearance without having to allow it to
progress to the point it terrifies you so!

I would recommend you get in for a consultation with a
board-certified plastic surgeon so he/she can evaluate your whole face and come
up with a treatment plan that matches your goals.

During your #consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, 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 surgeon 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. It is possible to #combine #surgeries. In fact, I commonly recommend other procedures to go accompany a facelift, such as blepharoplasty or a midface (cheek) lift, to name a few. The combination of multiple of facial procedures may create an optimal result. The best procedure approach will be discussed in greater detail during your one-on-one #consultation. I invite you to visit PacificCenterPlasticSurgery.com to view a complete list of surgeries commonly performed. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives. It is extremely important to seek a board certified plastic surgeon highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

People age at different rates. Most women in their early 40s are not quite ready for a full facelift but others are. From photographs I think you are a legitimate candidate for consideration of the facelift.