Facelift for premature aging? (Photo)

If you're 34 and feel that you appear older than your age, and you're aiming for a more age-appropriate look, a deep plane facelift could be a great option for you. This technique effectively addresses early signs of sagging and volume loss in a natural way. The deep plane facelift targets the deeper layers of tissue, reshaping your facial contours and providing a youthful, natural result without creating an artificial look. It’s ideal for achieving a more age-appropriate appearance without overdoing it.
Additionally, fat injection (fat grafting) can be a great complement to the facelift. It helps restore volume to areas where you’ve lost fullness, such as the cheeks, under the eyes, or along the jawline, giving you a more youthful and balanced look. And lower blepharoplasty can also contribute to your rejuvenation.
However, the best approach would be to conduct a physical examination to assess your facial structure and skin quality. This will allow us to determine the most suitable treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

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.

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