37, wanting long-standing effects - Am I a candidate for a lower facelift? (Photo)

Based on what you’ve described — ideal weight, early jowling/redundant lower-face tissue, satisfaction with your frontal view, and a clear plateau with injectables — a deep plane face and neck lift is a very appropriate and reasonable option.At your age, candidacy is determined by tissue behavior, not the number on your ID. When jowls and lower-face laxity appear, the problem is no longer volume or fat alone, but descent of deeper facial structures, which injectables and noninvasive treatments cannot reposition.A deep plane face and neck lift works differently from skin-only or filler-based approaches:It repositions the deeper facial tissues (SMAS and retaining ligaments) rather than just tightening skinIt directly corrects jowls and jawline laxity at their sourceIt improves neck contour and definition in a durable wayIt delivers a natural result without looking pulled, tight, or overfilledFor patients like you — happy en face, but bothered by the jawline and lower face — this technique is often ideal because it restores definition without changing your identity.Importantly, intervening earlier often allows for a more conservative operation with longer-lasting results, avoiding years of camouflage with fillers that can eventually blur contours.

Your skin elasticity is likely to be good at 37 years old and your weight is normal. Although your photo isn’t standardized, it appears your neck contour is good. Revolumizing your midface, smoothing and straightening your jawline and eliminating your jowls should be achieved with a mini facelift with elevation of the SMAS layer superiorly and posteriorly. I believe only a mini facelift would be required as the more extensive dissection in the neck should not be necessary. Discuss all your options with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Short-term medical treatments can temporarily refresh and improve the appearance of your skin, but they cannot permanently address sagging and looseness in the lower face. Considering your skin type and age, a lower facelift is the most suitable and long-lasting solution for you.
Dr. Asu evaluated your current condition and expectations and determined that this procedure is the best option for you. A lower facelift provides natural tightening and results in a rejuvenated, natural-looking appearance.
In short, while short-term treatments may offer temporary improvement, a lower facelift is the safest and most effective way to achieve lasting results.