What type of face lift is best for late 20s?

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I am in my late 20s and my cheeks have a tired, sagging look with nasolabial folds developing. I think this is mostly due to genetics, but my weight has also fluctuated over the last few years. I want a midface or lower facelift to address this and make my lower face more defined than it was even in my teens/early 20s. Midface or lower? Is subperiosteal, SMAS, or deep plane lift the best for my age? Do any of these make it more difficult for a more comprehensive lift when I am older?

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hello from Istanbul! A temporal facelift might be a good fit for those experiencing early signs of aging in their late 20s - early 30s. Patients without significant skin laxity, who do not yet need a traditional facelift but seek facial rejuvenation benefit from this procedure, which focuses on revitalizing the mid-face area, reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds and creating a well-rested, youthful look. If you're looking for additional enhancement, a brow lift can also be combined with the procedure. Best of luck in making your decision.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. ​To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. It is difficult to comment without photos that demonstrate your concerns, but in general it is rare in the late 20s (or even 30s) for there to be sufficient laxity and soft tissue redundancy of the face and neck to justify a facelift. Having said that, there are other less invasive treatment modalities that can tighten the skin for early aging. You may want to consider bipolar radiofrequency and/or RF microneedling (FaceTite + Morpheus8). These procedures can be done under local and topical anesethesia, respectively, and require little downtime with a significantly lower risk profile than surgery. 
Best,Dr. Tower

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

At your age, I would not consider doing a facelift, but using radiofrequency technology like Secret or Renuvion to tighten your face. You still have good skin which can easily be tightened with non or minimally invasive treatments.

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