27F who wants to correct sagging in face. What would you recommend? (Photo)

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Hi! I'm a 27F with signs of premature aging. I started losing facial fat in my early twenties and it's just gotten worse from there. I'm often mistaken as someone significantly older (late 30s). I've spoken to a few doctors on the potential of cheek fillers to lift the area but they always seem to discourage that route as they say this is concerning my zygomatic ligament. What you would recommend?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

One thing to consider 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 help minimize the nasolabial folds and give a more youthful appearance.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

You can get filler in that area. We do it all the time. If done correctly it can be very effective.  Best of luck

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Facial aesthetics are primarily determined by bone structure, not soft tissue coverage.
Issues related to the lower 1/3 of the face and neck are usually related to having a mandible that is small or lacking in projection in comparison to the maxilla.
In your case, it appears that you have quite a dominant, mid face or maxilla with a relatively smaller mandible.
 Attempting soft tissue solutions to address issues related to facial skeletal structure are going to give partial improvements at best.
You do not need a facelift.
In fact, you probably don’t need anything.
I suggest continued use of daily sunscreen and avoid excessive sun exposure as the number one way to prevent premature facial aging.
Being 27 years old is pretty close to being 30.
The aging process continues and those who believe they can reverse. It are probably going to be left. Disappointed.
Aging can be slow down and the best way to do that is with the use of sunscreen.
 Genetic determinants are better accepted, but for some individuals addressing primary facial aesthetics from a skeletal perspective, may be appropriate.
To me, I think you look great, and I don’t think you should focus too much effort on intervention at this point.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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