Droopy mouth. What would help? A mini-facelift? (Photos)

You are not a good candidate for a facelift and this type of procedure will not improve your concerns. Here are two options. 1) Filler (Juvederm, etc.) injections in the depressed area below the bulge. 2) A small excision of skin and a small amount of fat directly over the bulge area just to the outside of the corners of your mouth. I have done this in several patients and it works well. When the scar matures it is extremely difficult to see. I would not do this procedure on the bulge just below the mouth corners as the scar will be visible. Try the filler first. Good luck.

During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. It is possible to #combine #surgeries. In fact, I commonly recommend other procedures to go accompany a facelift, such as blepharoplasty or a midface (cheek) lift, to name a few. The combination of multiple of facial procedures may create an optimal result. The best procedure approach will be discussed in greater detail during your one-on-one #consultation. I invite you to visit PacificCenterPlasticSurgery.com to view a complete list of surgeries commonly performed. 

If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives. It is extremely important to seek a board certified plastic surgeon highly trained with your desired procedures. I also encourage you to look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients. Also, reading patient reviews of those who have had combined surgeries will be beneficial. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.

The skin matures around the ages of 30-35 and aging becomes more visible starting then. The small laxity you see is very common and often the first signs of aging in the lower face. While a mini-facelift might be the ultimate fix, I'd recommend not jumping in head first. Fillers could be a good way to start by plumping some of the hollows around your mouth. They can soften these signs of aging nicely in some cases. You can also consider energy treatments like Ultherapy or ThermiTight. You won't get surgical results but may be able to achieve some nice tightening. Finally, the most advanced option would be surgery, and in your case probably a mini-facelift. A mini-facelift can rejuvenate you look from below the eyes to the jaw line. Of course, the only way to know if this is a good option would be a live consultation with an experienced (board certified) plastic surgeon. You've got a lot of options. I wish you luck!I hope this helps! You can find more good info on my Instagram pages @drrubinstein and @plasticsurgerytruths