Is it worth it to do the lower facelift in my early 40s? (Photo)

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is it worth it to do the lower facelift in my early 40s if I'm definitely going to need it again in 10 years? it's Not very bad yet but still bothers me

Michelle Lee, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for either a lower facelift or necklift! Everyone ages differently so it's hard to pinpoint the "right age" for these procedures but early 40s is not too soon if the appearance is bothering you enough. It's very common. Based on your photos, you could benefit from tightening of the bands, repositioning the tissues and trimming away the excess skin. This would take years off of your appearance but does not stop you from aging, so it's difficult to say at what point you may desire another procedure. Hope this helps!

Ali Riza Öreroglu, MD · Answer

Looking at your photos, you seem to be a good candidate for a lower facelift surgery. You seem to have prominent jowls on the lower face, which can be addressed through a lower facelift surgery. Additionally, there is some looseness in the neck area, which will be solved in the lower facelift approach. 
My youngest patient for facelift was 32 years old, I always evaluate my patients according to their current situation and their expectations, rather than age.

Carey Nease, MD · Answer

This is a tough question because you are so young. However, there is never a perfect time for a face/neck lift procedure. It depends highly on each individual's concerns and health status. I think you would definitely benefit from a mini lift including the neck skin. You are right that you may need another lift in the future, likely 10-15 years down the road. If it bothers you enough then go for it!

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry and sharing your photographs. A neck lift procedure can address a lot of the concerns that you are describing along the jawline and the neck contours. A facelift intervention for the lower face only is also potentially valuable, but to address the laxity under the chin, an extension of the scar in front of the temporal hairline may be of benefit. This could also increase the longevity of the result. To increase the longevity of facelift and neck lift surgery, regular use of sunblock is very important. It protects against the damage from ultraviolet radiation that affects the elastic collagen fibers in the skin, which as adults we do not replenish.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos it appears that you would benefit from lower facelift/ neck lift with muscle tightening. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS

Chad K. Wheeler, MD · Answer

The quick answer is yes.  Early intervention facelifts are totally worth it.  Why spend your golden years feeling like you look older than you are?  If done correctly (deep plane facelift) it will be completely natural looking and not ruin anything in the future if you need it again.  I have several examples of facelifts I did on people in their 40s on my insta Drwheelerpsnw

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

The correct time to have a facelift is when you have aging face indications, are healthy, and it bothers you enough to do something about it. Most of the changes that I note in your photos apply to the neck, so you are in that window in time where a limited incision necklift could be beneficial.  However, a facelift is a more comprehensive surgical procedure.  Best to seek out a few consultations, view photos and come to the conclusion that the timing is right, or it isn't.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Yes, a lower facelift may be worth it as you have hanging skin, particularly in the neck. You may also benefit from 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

You  would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist filler expert. The kinds of nonsurgical lower face and upper neck rejuvenation possible today using a combination of robust HA fillers, low viscosity, malleable, cohesive HA fillers and HA skinboosters are routinely employed by expert injectors these days for addressing just these kinds of issues and, in so doing, postponing the need for expensive, aggressive, invasive cosmetic surgeries. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.
Individuals age across a broad spectrum and sometimes aging is exacerbated by a significant weight loss. More people are undergoing necklift and lower facelift at younger ages. On your photos I can see skin laxity of the neck as well as muscle bands, which would be resolved with a necklift. There is no non-invasive technology that would treat this appropriately. Surgical results should last on average 8 years plus or minus, and the surgery will slow the aging process. 
Be sure to find a board certified plastic surgeon. You can find one at plasticsurgery.org.
Best of luck to you!

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