Which cost effective procedure would lift and tighten my lower face? (photos)

Nonsurgical treatments with micro-needling and radiofrequency work well to help tighten and help keep tight your face and neck. Sculptra can also be added with the micro-needling at the same treatment. The surgical options you might consider is a mini facelift.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. The laxity lateral to the corner of the mouth and in the submental region is often best addressed with a deep plane facelift using a more vertical vector. This approach typically involves placing the scars along the edge of the temporal hairline to achieve a natural and effective lift.

To maintain the results of the procedure, it is crucial to incorporate sunblock into your daily routine if you do not already do so. Protecting your skin from UV exposure helps preserve the quality of the outcome and supports overall skin health.

Additionally, Sculptra can be used post-operatively to enhance facial contours. However, it is important to note that Sculptra provides volume augmentation rather than skin tightening, so it complements but does not replace the effects of surgical intervention.

An option for you to consider that is very cost effective is a lip lift. A lip lift 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 will also help the marionettes deformities. This takes 1 hour to perform under local anesthesia and costs $3,000.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.