Facelift in early thirties? (photos)

While the 30s is often considered young for a facelift, age is not the deciding factor when looking at a facelift; instead, we look at skin quality and amount of sagging. From your photos, it appears as though you may be a good candidate for a mini lift, which at my practice involves a less aggressive lower facelift that sculpts the jawline and corrects early signs of jowls and laxity. Mini lifts can be performed on younger patients with great results. I hope this helps.

A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift.During your #consultation, 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 board certified plastic surgeons 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.If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable,
quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™
facelift, this is a modified facelift that can be performed in the office with a
local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower
face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or
"String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed
in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting
techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there
is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients
can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are patients 35-60 years
old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. Older patients who
cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be
improved with a Lite Lift™.Lite Lift™ surgery is individualized for each patient. The
best candidates for Lite Lift™ surgery have a face and neck line beginning to
sag, but whose skin has elasticity and whose bone structure is well defined and
do not smoke.

Hi Nocturna13Thanks for posting your photo and your question. Without a thorough examination it is difficult to advise on the best option for you.Our Facelift is less invasive than a traditional facelift and there is less scarring, bruising and swelling for a significantly quicker recovery period. This innovative procedure combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days.This is a combination of a SMAS lift and skin tightening that allows the procedure to have it's longevity without the trauma and invasiveness of a traditional facelift. Some people are skeptical about the outcomes and that's because it is unique to us, so no one will know how it is performed. I have done over 800 of these, with clients from as far away as the states, that are extremely happy with the outcomes.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsDo your homework and research the best options for you.

A facelift in the 30 would be rare.  I do have patients I have done facelifts on in their 40's.  With that said patients who do have a large degree of cheek sagging and jowls benefit from facelifts.  You likely would fit into that group.  I am in Austin, not too far away.  Can give true medical advice in person. 

If one has true
jowling you may be a candidate for early facial

rejuvenation.
One can do a true “Lift” and “Fill” facelift with central facial fat
compartment rejuvenation
and of the deep
SMAS layers. This should be done in the hands of a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon with
expertise in facial rejuvenation and who understands the science
of aging. #facialrejuvenation#drrodrohrich#plasticsurgery

You have some mild gravitational aging in your face with volume loss.  I would suggest Bellafill to your lower eyelids/midface/nasolabial folds/and marionette lines.  Restoring volume will both lift and rejuvenate your face.  Bellafill is FDA approved for 5 years.  It is a very smooth collagen based filler which will stimulate you own body to produce collagen.  The procedure is office based with no significant downtime.  You need volume replacement and this provides a very long lasting alternative.

HI Nocturna,  I would need to see your whole face before making a judgment as to what you need. You seem to have a bit of jowling, but  there could be some other procedures that could hide this a bit and buy you a little time beforegoing to a facelift.  It might be worth it for you to consult with a few plastic surgeons in your area and get a full evaluation of your entire face to see what your options are.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers

I can see the weight of the lower face which you are talking about.  Although you are younger,a facelift performed to address your concerns can be done.  Its best to see a well qualified surgeonfor an in person consultation.

Hi Nocturna13.  Thank you for sharing your photo.  An in person assessment of your facial tissue  is necessary to know for sure, but you appear to be a candidate for a mini facelift that would include tightening and lifting of the deeper layers of tissues, as well as the skin.  Be sure to seek consultation with an ABPS certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck!

Age is not a 100 percent limit and younger patients can do well with lifting.An exam by a board certified plastic surgeon will highlight areas that need to be filled to help raise your jowls, or if the jowls need a facelift to optimally improve them.Best wishes,Dr. Denkler