I'd prefer a short incision and minimal downtime. Which type of lift is right for me? (Photos)

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I am 30F, healthy, BMI of 20, and have wanted some sort of lift for a while. I have always had sagging in my mid face and as I get older I notice it more. Then only area I want to focus on is my mid face/cheek and brow area. I am thinking of a temporal cheek lift and I wonder if this is the right option. I’d prefer short incision and something with minimal downtime. I would like for everything to be lifted “up” and not “out” if that makes sense.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest reaching out to an expert for a formal consultation. I like to recommend my patients start a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments.

1) Skincare with products and microneedling/PRP
2) PDT Light Therapy a few times per month with growth factors
3) Laser treatments like Clear + Brilliant regularly and others (Fraxel, Moxi, Viva, CO2, Erbium, Halo) a few times per year
4) Sculptra injections a few times per year for collagen production with fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Radiesse, and/or Bellafill
5) Thermage/Ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone-based Instalift threads for lifting
6) Botox every 2 to 3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest

Best, Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Based on these photos, you don’t seem to have severe skin laxity, and I believe you can benefit from non-surgical skin rejuvenation procedures. You can consider a combination of neuromodulators and dermal fillers for a liquid facelift, laser and energy devices for skin-tightening treatments, and a PDO threadlift or Profound RF (RF microneedling) to promote collagen production. A more thorough assessment of your skin is necessary, and so I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Your surgeon can do a proper evaluation, determine the best procedure or combination of procedures for you, and ensure the best possible outcome.

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