I am a 29 year old male. Over the last five years, I've lost more than 100lbs, going from overweight to normal weight. I believe this has caused my face to sag. As a result, I believe I look quite old and tired. Other people my age and older do not seem to have this problem, and I believe it may be caused by loose skin. For example, if I pull back about one half-inch of skin on my cheek, my face looks quite normal. Regardless of the cause, what can be done to help?
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Gothem,
Thanks for the question. Your question seems to be asking a question about a balance of facial features. The mid face can be shortened from a skeletal standpoint, though most of the time adding balance in the form of fillers or fat grafting may be a better and less invasive...
You appear to need the most work in the neck area. This can be done with or without including facelift. The timing is ultimately up to you, and you should enjoy another 10 years of a nice result. If you are pleased with your surgeon and worried he may retire, then visit with him to develop the...
Hi ivygirl,The only concern about losing weight, in terms of the final result of the facelift, is the loss of volume that can occur. As we age, the face sags from gravity, but we also lose volume. Losing volume in the face will definitely affect the result of the facelift.I do not think that los...
