Age, 37 - am I candidate for a facelift for jowls and neck & jawline? (Photos)

Thanks for your question! I don't know that a facelift is where I would recommend starting. You're at a good age to start more aggressive skin care and possibly some fillers. I think that could take years off your age without committing to a facelift. Even some resurfacing treatments could help. Good luck!

Thank you for your question and pictures! Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many surgical and nonsurgical options to address various concerns one has for their face as they age. In your specific case, due to age and based on the pictures you’ve provided, you would benefit from fillers and Botox. You could also start laser treatments, micro needling and PRP to help build collagen and give your face a more supple look.

In general, surgery is one of the best ways to address jowls. However, skin tightening and all sorts of injectables can definitely help significantly especially for patients that are not interested in surgery. If you're ever interested in surgery, the procedure is much different than what you're probably reading about online. A short scar facelift that addresses the jowls can typically be done under local anesthesia in the office, usually in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. There are usually no drains, recovery is quick, and most patients take no narcotics.

I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and never be pushed out with just one suggestion. Ultimately there are pros and cons to every procedure whether it's surgery or not surgery. It should always be your choice. I have had 80-year-old patients be very happy without having had any surgical procedures.

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Thank you for your question. Without examining you in person, it is impossible to tell exactly what procedures might best benefit you. You are young, and typically it is a good idea to try less invasive nonsurgical treatments before deciding to undergo a facelift. My recommendation is to schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can examine you and offer options (surgical and/or nonsurgical) to address your concerns and provide you with your desired results. Best of luck!