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.

There is not an age criteria when it comes to facelift surgery. The two main procedures are a full lower face and neck lift and a mini facelift. The most important factors are what you would like to accomplish and your anatomy. If you want the best result possible, then a full lower face and neck lift would be needed because your neck has some fullness to it. It doesn't matter that you are only 41 and the results should be great. The lesser procedure that we do on many people in their early 40's is a mini facelift, which encompasses most of named facelift procedures advertised. This procedure can be done under local anesthesia and primarily tightens the jawline with a little neck improvement. It is important to see facelift specialist who can examine you and discuss these options. Good luck.

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.

By looking atyour pictures, you do have early signs of aging face. You could benefit from amini facelift to improve your jowling. This is your best permanent option. The other option is fillersand Co2 laser resurfacing. Chronological aging is not a determining factor fora facelift rather physical aging. In my practice, I have seen some 40 year oldthat needed full facelift and there were some 50 year old that only benefitedfrom Botox and fillers. Having a facelift surgery at an early age has nodisadvantages, as long as you’re a good candidate for it. Since you’reexperiencing an accelerated aging face, you probably need another one in 10years to maintain a refreshed look.
I wouldrecommend mini facelift under local anesthesia and twilight sedation without the need for general anesthesia.

Thankfully these photos are not terrifying! Numerical age is not the major factor in determining whether
non-surgical vs. surgical facial rejuvenation should be performed. Your
facial anatomy and physical signs of aging are really at the forefront
of that recommendation. It is always best to see you in person or at least have additional photographs that show your entire face.  The upper face is important to analyze even though you think the lower face is your major issue.One way
to battle aging is with fillers.  Without seeing your full face, it's difficult to determine if this would be an acceptable option for you.  The problem with fillers is that the cost over
time may be more pricey than surgery, which has a longer lasting
effect. The plus side of fillers is that they are minimally invasive
and require little down time. Another way
to battle aging is with surgery.  Surgery would have longer lasting results, and, in the right
hands, scars are well camouflaged and minimal. On the other hand,
surgery requires more healing time and more upfront money.  Certainly, surgery could address the jowling that has started and the loose skin and fatty tissue that has accumulated in the neck.In the
end, I would suggest consulting with a facial plastic surgeon or
plastic surgeon for an evaluation in person. A doctor that only does
fillers would bias you in that direction. The decision on which route
you will combat aging is up to you, so you should weigh the pros and
cons of each option.  I wish you well!

I have to admit you are on the younger side of my facelift age group but it's not unreasonable. If you feel you would be happier with a tighter neck and jawline then why not do it when you are younger and can enjoy it.  Often in my younger age group a more limited procedure like a short incissioon lift is recommended. Best of Luck

Depends.Everybody ages and develops laxity at different times and rates.  The best recommendations can only be provided after examining the area and discussing your overall desired result. Many patients are looking to do surgery earlier rather than later so they can enjoy and maintain youthful contours while they continue to age.  For those not wanting surgery, other effective treatments are available, such as Ultherapy.  More information can be obtained through the link below.I hope this helps.

No, it is not too early-- you do have excess skin and fat that can be addressed  with a Face/Neck lift. Fillers are great as a maintenance tool but I would focus on the main procedure first. Seek an experienced Board Certified PS

I have facelifted patients as young as early 30's if their face has showed the signs of benefitting from a facelift. I have 2 specific patients who spent thousands on trying to achieve the reasonable look they desired non surgically but finished in debt and unhappy. A facelift provided the face that they were looking for. With your under chin skin laxity I suspect you would do very well with a facelift as long as your surgeon performs a lot of facelifts and you and he / she are clear about what you would like to achieve. Best of luck!