I’m 34 but am often mistaken for being in my 40s-50s. Am I a good candidate for a facelift? I just want to look my age.
Answer: Deep plane facelift A deep plane mini facelift would address your cheek ptosis and jowl lines most appropriately and result in long-term correction. The benefit of doing it early is that you will likely get many years out of the procedure before requiring a touch up. You will also heal faster and the scars will be minimally noticeable.
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Answer: Deep plane facelift A deep plane mini facelift would address your cheek ptosis and jowl lines most appropriately and result in long-term correction. The benefit of doing it early is that you will likely get many years out of the procedure before requiring a touch up. You will also heal faster and the scars will be minimally noticeable.
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November 2, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hi, I know you didn't ask but I'd like to give you some suggestions on things to consider other than a facelift! The photos show some herniating fat of the lower eyelids. This is due to a weakening of the wall that holds normal amounts of fat in place but if it is weak the fat bulges becomes more visible. The fullness below the eye accentuates the trough or valley just below the fat and towards the nose. Lower lid surgery that places the scar on the inside of the eyelid can take that extra fat below the eye and move it to fill the depressed area. That is a sign of youth. That procedure is known as a lower lid transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat transposition. I would consider adding volume to the cheeks to reduce flattened appearing areas and improve fullness and shadows. Increasing the width of your mid face would be pleasing in terms of improved proportion. You can also add that volume whether it be fat or fillers to the nasolabial fold which is the crease to the side of the upper lip and mouth. I think these things should be considered before a facelift. Best of luck. Dr Reilly
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November 2, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hi, I know you didn't ask but I'd like to give you some suggestions on things to consider other than a facelift! The photos show some herniating fat of the lower eyelids. This is due to a weakening of the wall that holds normal amounts of fat in place but if it is weak the fat bulges becomes more visible. The fullness below the eye accentuates the trough or valley just below the fat and towards the nose. Lower lid surgery that places the scar on the inside of the eyelid can take that extra fat below the eye and move it to fill the depressed area. That is a sign of youth. That procedure is known as a lower lid transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat transposition. I would consider adding volume to the cheeks to reduce flattened appearing areas and improve fullness and shadows. Increasing the width of your mid face would be pleasing in terms of improved proportion. You can also add that volume whether it be fat or fillers to the nasolabial fold which is the crease to the side of the upper lip and mouth. I think these things should be considered before a facelift. Best of luck. Dr Reilly
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Facelift for premature aging The time at which the signs of aging occur on the face are determined by genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures and overall health. I like to think of the health of the patient and the degree of laxity instead of just an age for surgery. While most patients who undergo facelift surgery are in their late 40's to 50's, facelift surgery can be performed on younger patients if there is a predisposition to laxity. Especially with new deep plane techniques for facelifting, this creates a very natural rejuvenation that just looks refreshed but not 'done'.I would recommend you see a surgeon that specializes in facial surgery and she can provide a full assessment of provide the options and discuss each procedure and timeline with you.Hope that helps!
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October 28, 2024
Answer: Facelift for premature aging The time at which the signs of aging occur on the face are determined by genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures and overall health. I like to think of the health of the patient and the degree of laxity instead of just an age for surgery. While most patients who undergo facelift surgery are in their late 40's to 50's, facelift surgery can be performed on younger patients if there is a predisposition to laxity. Especially with new deep plane techniques for facelifting, this creates a very natural rejuvenation that just looks refreshed but not 'done'.I would recommend you see a surgeon that specializes in facial surgery and she can provide a full assessment of provide the options and discuss each procedure and timeline with you.Hope that helps!
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October 23, 2024
Answer: Facelift - premature aging Look into skin treatments called Morpheus. 2-3 sessions of that and the skin will feel tighter and some patients have incredible changes. Your lower eyelids have some aging changes and your cheeks as well- if you area looking for significant changes, a deep plane facelift along with lower eyelid surgery will get you there more definitively. Best Wishes!!
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October 23, 2024
Answer: Facelift - premature aging Look into skin treatments called Morpheus. 2-3 sessions of that and the skin will feel tighter and some patients have incredible changes. Your lower eyelids have some aging changes and your cheeks as well- if you area looking for significant changes, a deep plane facelift along with lower eyelid surgery will get you there more definitively. Best Wishes!!
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October 18, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hello, hope you are well. I may be the odd-one-out on this question. Let's pretend we don't know your age--"too young" becomes irrelevant. What I see in your photos is soft tissue laxity with early jowling and redundancy under your jawline. There's no question that a facelift can be performed safely with a great result, but it's up to you--as with any patient--if the process is worth it. The easiest test is to place a finger on the angle of your jaw and cheekbone near the corner of your eye, and gently lift up and out. If you like what you see, the way to achieve that is with surgery. Other things can help with appearance, but they do not truly lift. Best, Dr. Tower
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October 18, 2024
Answer: Facelift Hello, hope you are well. I may be the odd-one-out on this question. Let's pretend we don't know your age--"too young" becomes irrelevant. What I see in your photos is soft tissue laxity with early jowling and redundancy under your jawline. There's no question that a facelift can be performed safely with a great result, but it's up to you--as with any patient--if the process is worth it. The easiest test is to place a finger on the angle of your jaw and cheekbone near the corner of your eye, and gently lift up and out. If you like what you see, the way to achieve that is with surgery. Other things can help with appearance, but they do not truly lift. Best, Dr. Tower
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