I am 41 years old and in excellent shape. I'd like my lower face to look more defined as I am starting to have too much fullness in that area. I had Restylane in my nasolabial folds /mouth area about 1year ago and I can still feel it under my skin.Would a Mini FaceLift help my jaw line or perhaps filler in my cheeks to lift the area slightly? What I do not want is any more fullness in my lower face. My pic is with no smile so you can see me best. Thanks!
April 24, 2020
Answer: Mini lift at 41 A mini lift is a term that should be defined by each surgeon specific to each patient. It is really a marketing term that as the name implies, is a less involved procedure than the regular or full face lift. Certainly a less involved customized procedure that addresses the areas of concern can often yield good results especially in a younger healthy patient. In the early aging process, there also non- surgical options like injectable fillers to help provide support in areas of volume loss. The choice of filler, the amount, the placement and technique are all important for good results. Facelifts may not address certain areas of volume loss well. Based on your photos, you are showing some volume loss around your chin area as well as some heaviness in the lower cheeks. Judicious liposuction of the jowl area combined with conservative tightening/lifting and repositioning of the facial tissues (a mini lift if indicated by apparent tissue laxity) and some added volume around the chin should help create a more youthful and balanced appearance. It really comes down to the risk to benefit ratio, the cost and your motivation. Mini lifts also imply less risk but that does not mean no risk. Risks should always be discussed in the context of your surgeons experience. Remember, even non-surgical treatments are not without some risk.
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April 24, 2020
Answer: Mini lift at 41 A mini lift is a term that should be defined by each surgeon specific to each patient. It is really a marketing term that as the name implies, is a less involved procedure than the regular or full face lift. Certainly a less involved customized procedure that addresses the areas of concern can often yield good results especially in a younger healthy patient. In the early aging process, there also non- surgical options like injectable fillers to help provide support in areas of volume loss. The choice of filler, the amount, the placement and technique are all important for good results. Facelifts may not address certain areas of volume loss well. Based on your photos, you are showing some volume loss around your chin area as well as some heaviness in the lower cheeks. Judicious liposuction of the jowl area combined with conservative tightening/lifting and repositioning of the facial tissues (a mini lift if indicated by apparent tissue laxity) and some added volume around the chin should help create a more youthful and balanced appearance. It really comes down to the risk to benefit ratio, the cost and your motivation. Mini lifts also imply less risk but that does not mean no risk. Risks should always be discussed in the context of your surgeons experience. Remember, even non-surgical treatments are not without some risk.
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March 29, 2020
Answer: Facelift A facelift will improve your neck and jowls but you don’t show them In your photo. 41 is quite young to undergo a facelift. I’ve done only a few in my career.
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March 29, 2020
Answer: Facelift A facelift will improve your neck and jowls but you don’t show them In your photo. 41 is quite young to undergo a facelift. I’ve done only a few in my career.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Face lift Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your photos provided, it is rather difficult to tell. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Face lift Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your photos provided, it is rather difficult to tell. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are.
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