I am a 66 year old female with "Howdy Dudy" face sag. Will a mini lift work with this issue?

Mini lifts are not used for 66-year-old patients.At 66 you will have sagging of the jowls cheeks and neck and this can only be corrected by a full facelift. See a very experienced surgeon for this and don't be misled with lesser techniques where you would be wasting your money.

There are multiple types of facelifts with different options available depending on what the patient presents with, what results are expected and what the comfort level of the surgeon is .Its impossible to start guessing what you may need without at the very least a picture. Suffice to say that at 66, rarely is a 'mini lift' going to do the trick. 

Not quite sure what howdy duddy is but mini-lifts typically do not last very long.  Theyleave you with significant scars and minimal results.  Depending on the condition of the face tightening of the muscles and treatment of the jowls will generally result in a greater degree of improvement and last longer.  Cheers.Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

Consult with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or a facial plastic surgeon who can review your goals and examine you in person. Facelifts have become a semantic minefield with facelift and mini facelift meaning different things to different people. So it's best to find a good surgeon and ask for the best approach to reach your goals.Click on the link below to see a facelift case in which the 62-year-old patient loved her results.All the best.

"Howdy Doody" could describe a wide range of facial aging changes. With that said a mini-lift is rarely the best option for someone 66 years of age. Typically, by 66 years there is more aging along the jawline and neckline than can be remedied with a minilift. This should not be discouraging, however, as a more complete facelift typically involves the same incisions and recovery time with only a slightly more extensive surgical procedure.I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many times offices, use terms that signify different meanings.  In my mind, the term mini-lift ranges from lifting the  skin to lifting the underlying muscle.  I believe that any type of facelift should include the underlying muscle.  If the muscle is not tightened at the time of the facelift, you may be disappointed in several months.  I suggest a minimal-incision facelift which addressed the face/neck and all underlying muscle.