24 years old - severe volume loss and sagging of face. What procedures are recommended? (Photo)

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Hello, my face has aged significantly The last 2 years. I saw a previous post and the doctors recommend checking for any thyroid problems. I do have hashimotos, could this be the cause for severe volume loss on my face and what can I do to fix it? Is 24 too young for a facelift or fat transfer? Is it due to a recessed jaw? What can I do to fix this? I don’t want to look twice my age in my early 20s ):

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Thank you, for the question

Facelifts address severe skin laxity and sagging muscle (SMAS), which isn't the primary issue at 24. A facelift will not replace lost volume and can cause unnatural scarring on young skin.
While fat grafting replaces volume, doing permanent fat transfer while your thyroid or weight is unstable is risky. If your thyroid stabilizes and you regain facial weight later, those transferred fat cells will expand, leading to an overfilled or uneven result.
Our Suggestion is to Have a professional evaluate whether a recessed chin or jaw is the core cause of your lower-face hollows. Improving chin projection (via temporary filler, a chin implant, or orthognathic alignment) often restores youthful balance instantly.
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24 years old - severe volume loss and sagging of face. What procedures are recommended? (Photo)

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