I am in my mid 40s and have visible nasalabial folds and marionette lines. I've been to few facelift consults and ended up with conflicting opinions. Some surgeons say I won't need a facelift for 5+ years, while others say I'm a good candidate now. Do I need a facelift or can I just fix the nasalabial folds and marionette lines with either fillers or fat transfer? Is adding fat to the lower face a bad idea because there will be more volume to sag in the future?
Answer: Facelift vs fillers/fat Hello,
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Answer: Facelift I would recommend a deep plane mini facelift. This would support your jowls and midface and also tighten your neck with scars hidden in the contour of your ear. I agree the filler and fat will just puff the face without noticeable improvement in these areas.
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Answer: Facelift I would recommend a deep plane mini facelift. This would support your jowls and midface and also tighten your neck with scars hidden in the contour of your ear. I agree the filler and fat will just puff the face without noticeable improvement in these areas.
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Possible mini lift vs fillers Hi,Based on your photos I think you are on the cusp between a facelift and less invasive procedures. I would never add a significant amount of fat to the lower part of the face. It can lead to heaviness and worsening jowls as you age. I think you would be a great candidate for a mini lift but I agree you don't really need it. It can help improve your jawline significantly but with some tailored fillers and possibly some skin tightening procedures like radiofrequency you should be able to hold off for another few years. Both options are reasonable. Hope that helps. Best,Matthew Tamplen MD
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March 18, 2025
Answer: Possible mini lift vs fillers Hi,Based on your photos I think you are on the cusp between a facelift and less invasive procedures. I would never add a significant amount of fat to the lower part of the face. It can lead to heaviness and worsening jowls as you age. I think you would be a great candidate for a mini lift but I agree you don't really need it. It can help improve your jawline significantly but with some tailored fillers and possibly some skin tightening procedures like radiofrequency you should be able to hold off for another few years. Both options are reasonable. Hope that helps. Best,Matthew Tamplen MD
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December 20, 2024
Answer: A mini facelift is a less invasive facelift technique performed with smaller incisions. Given your concerns about the visible nasolabial folds and marionette lines, as well as the sagging skin in the lower face, the most suitable approach would be a combination of a mini facelift and, if necessary, fat injection. A mini facelift is a less invasive facelift technique performed with smaller incisions. It specifically addresses the sagging skin in the lower face and offers a quicker recovery time and less extensive intervention compared to traditional facelifts.
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December 20, 2024
Answer: A mini facelift is a less invasive facelift technique performed with smaller incisions. Given your concerns about the visible nasolabial folds and marionette lines, as well as the sagging skin in the lower face, the most suitable approach would be a combination of a mini facelift and, if necessary, fat injection. A mini facelift is a less invasive facelift technique performed with smaller incisions. It specifically addresses the sagging skin in the lower face and offers a quicker recovery time and less extensive intervention compared to traditional facelifts.
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Mini Facelift possible with submental neck procedure Dear Fierce,From the photos you are aging well and very gracefully! Many would say you don’t need to do anything and I would agree but I do see many patients in more recent years who want to do preventative surgery earlier in life. And what I have noticed is that the results tend to heal better and last longer the earlier the intervention is done (younger skin and soft tissue usually will heal better than older soft tissue). So this makes sense to me. Fat grafting or filler can make the area more subtle, the more modern approach is to combine that with a mini facelift.
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Mini Facelift possible with submental neck procedure Dear Fierce,From the photos you are aging well and very gracefully! Many would say you don’t need to do anything and I would agree but I do see many patients in more recent years who want to do preventative surgery earlier in life. And what I have noticed is that the results tend to heal better and last longer the earlier the intervention is done (younger skin and soft tissue usually will heal better than older soft tissue). So this makes sense to me. Fat grafting or filler can make the area more subtle, the more modern approach is to combine that with a mini facelift.
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