Would a mini facelift help correct the appearance of premature jowls and cheek hollows? 30 y/o female (photos)

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I went to a board certified plastic surgeon asking about a mini facelift and he thought I was too young, he agreed that I had premature jowls (regardless of weight). Under bright lights I have TWO hollows in my cheeks. I'm not sure what causes this. Is a mini facelift an option for me? Are they expensive? I recently had Morpheus8 and the TEXTURE of my skin has improved though a lift never happened. Would a mini facelift at 30 be useful to correct jowls and hollows? Thank you!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You mentioned receiving an RF microneedling treatment and noticing improvement in your skin’s texture. Please note that more than one session may be recommended to improve skin laxity and achieve the desired results. You may also benefit from dermal filler injections or a facial fat transfer to add volume to the cheek hollows you’re referring to.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon or expert injector. They will be able to review your treatment history, discuss your concerns and goals with you, and determine the best approach.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

FaceTite can internally tighten the skin in the lower face and neck. After all the skin has been heated and contracted, we shape the neck with liposuction to give definition and remove stubborn pockets of fat. In one quick treatment, we can tighten skin, remove fat, and contour the lower face, jawline, and jowls with only a weekend of downtime.​  Keep in mind that combination approaches will give you a more significant improvement as opposed to a single procedure. I recommend getting a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It doesn't appear that you would benefit from a mini-lift. If your face is full and you want definition, then reduction and liposculpting would be better. Lower cheek/eye hollows can be improved with fillers or fat grafting. Liposuction would provide greater  jawline contour and submental definition. I don't see any premature jowling.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It does not look that you would have any benefits of face lift. Very likely that combination of selective liposuction (jowls) and fat grafting (pre-jowls hollows) may help. Good luck.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Tum. lipo under local with Facetite and Morpheus together at the same time for roughly $4750 would make a hugh improvement with only 1 day downtime.

Would a mini facelift help correct the appearance of premature jowls and cheek hollows? 30 y/o female (photos)

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Answer: Too early for face lift

Answer: Too early for face lift

Answer: A little lipo with facetite and morpheus should do the trick nicely.

Answer: A little lipo with facetite and morpheus should do the trick nicely.

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Would a mini facelift help correct the appearance of premature jowls and cheek hollows? 30 y/o female (photos)

Answers (9)

Answer: Too early for face lift

Answer: Too early for face lift

Answer: A little lipo with facetite and morpheus should do the trick nicely.

Answer: A little lipo with facetite and morpheus should do the trick nicely.

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