Would I benefit from a mini facelift? Late 30's and noticing jowls and loose skin on my neck (photos)

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Im nearly 40 and am starting to notice the first signs of aging like jowls and loose skin around my neck. Instead of spending heaps of $$ on fillers abd threads etc i was wondering if i should just get a mini facelift instead?

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. Right now you are just the right candidate for a mini facelift. It is still too early for facelift surgery for your age. With the mini face lift, it will be enough for you only when we lift your lower face. You didn't upload a side profile photo. If you send us clearer photos from many angles, I can analyze in more detail. Maybe we can put an implant in your chin if we think you need it. Thus, you will have a more shaped facial line both from the front and from the side. Please check our Instagram account and RealSelf photos. You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

You are relatively young but you have definite early changes of aging that fillers will not help.  Threads are very temporary and non surgical tightening techniques unlikely to make enough of a difference.    Do your research. Many minilifts give mini results that do not last based on the technique.  The SMAS and platysma in the neck need to be corrected. A deep plane approach which can be limited in scope  will give the most natural and long lasting results.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

Based on your pictures, it looks like you would benefit from a mini or lower facelift, which should also address your platysmal banding of your neck.

It is best to consult with an expert in this area for the best results.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You appear to be a candidate for a mini facelift to reduce early signs of aging, such as jowl formation and mild skin laxity. This procedure can revitalize your appearance by removing jowls, tightening your skin, and angulating your jawline for a smooth and youthful result.

I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals with you to help you decide on the best treatment option.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, you have very strong anterior platysma muscle bands that will not respond to any other treatment but surgery. Anterior neck lift with repositioning and partial resection of platysma muscle (platysmoplasty) would provide good neck contour for many years. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with this procedure would help. Good luck.

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

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs.

If you would like to understand wide and short scar the plane facelift could offer, I suggest that you examine your facial features when you lie down completely flat without a pillow versus sitting up or leaning forward.

The appearance of the face lying down has a lot of similarities to what deep plane facelift can do. For this reason, I tend to think of the facelift intervention as a stabiliser of the facial soft tissues rather than a lift because there is a reference shape that we can aspire to achieve. The appearance of the face lying down is never pulled or windswept and generally represents a good surgical target.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

It is unusual to do a facelift in someone your age ( for me anyway). However you do have platysma bands under your chin which could be addressed with a facelift.  I don’t like the term mini facelift. Get it done right so it lasts

Cagil Meric Erenoglu, MD · Answer

Hi dear Bright37149!
First of all, I should definitely state that you are very conscious about the structure of your face and the response to your expectations. Unfortunately, filling or thread lift methods are very short-term solutions and will not actually work for you. The issues you mentioned can be addressed to a well-executed Lower Face Bulldog Aesthetics in the right hands. Lower face Bulldog Aesthetics include removal of fat, excess skin, and connective tissues under skin. You can achieve younger, tighter and elegant jawlines like before it sags. Moreover, you can get rid of your platysma bands. This is a simple surgical procedure that can be performed under local or general anesthesia, takes approximately 1.5 - 2 hours, and can return to normal life immediately after the procedure. Excess skin and tissues under the skin that causes sagging on your lower face is removed with a tiny incision made behind the ear. The hidden tiny incision scars will remain around ears will fade day by day and become almost invisible. It is permanent for almost 10 years because it is handled not only skin but also muscles, smas flaps and strong connective tissues under the skin. It will not change your apperance, your jawline will only re-gained definition with this process. Regards.

Would I benefit from a mini facelift? Late 30's and noticing jowls and loose skin on my neck (photos)

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