45, woman with facial drooping around mouth/ jowl area on face - would a mini facelift with SMAS tightening help? (Photos)

Based on these photos, it is very likely that lower face/neck lift would be appropriate procedure for you. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with good reputation in this procedure is recommended. Good luck.

It is most appropriate for patients to inquire here at RealSelf about what treatment(s) produce what results. However, each surgeon incorporates different aptitudes and techniques and each and every patient is different so it is improper to generalize. The best answer is by simulating the result of the procedure you're considering in the office. If you like the surgeon's honestly simulated result by his/her/their manual repositioning of skin and deeper tissues, that may be a worthwhile investment for you. Often however, treatments from the side of the face (facelift) do not sufficiently improve features in the central face, i.e. around the lips. Sometimes, superficial liposuction, corner of lip lift, mid-face lift, etc. produce what you want more directly.

You are an excellent candidate for an eccentric lip lift. This does 4 things: shortens the distance between your nose and upper lip, increases the mucosa of the upper lip, increases the incisor show and pulls up the corners. This takes 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $4,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You should consider liposuction under local with quantum and Morpheus to help give that great neck, lower face / jawline. You probably aren’t ready for a face/neck lift yet.

Lower facial sagging around the jawline and mouth, age 45, and prior non-invasive treatments. A mini facelift with SMAS tightening could indeed be an appropriate next step. A mini facelift can be performed under general anesthesia, and the recovery is usually quicker than a full facelift while still providing a significant improvement in lower facial sagging.