I Stretched my Face out by Rubbing It Do I Need a Face Lift?

Hello Mr. Martinez,

Without seeing posted photos of your face, it is hard to comment on your complaints.  At 24, facelifting isn't really an option for most.  My concern is the amount of pain and desperation you seem to exhibit in your posting.  My honest recommendation is that you seek professional psychological evaluation to make sure your perspective on your face is appropriate.  Upwards of 20% of patients seeking cosmetic surgery have a problem known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder that skews how they see themselves in the mirror.  These patients undergo multiple plastic surgery procedures for a perceived defect that in all actuality does not exist.

Good luck with your self-discovery.

Dr. Shah

 

It is very difficult to answer your question without seeing your pictures – but it is very unlikely that rubbing the face can make it stretch.  It is possible, especially if you have lost weight, that you face is looking less firm.  It seems that you should seek help from a general medical doctor

I am alarmed by your statement that you "don't even want to live anymore because of this". Addressing this feeling first is of greater importance than any cosmetic surgery. I would recommend seeing your primary care physician and hold off with any cosmetic intervention (inc. surgery) at this point.

Are you for real? I'm guessing not. If you are, you need to seriously see a therapist about your feelings. 

You need to see a psychiatrist to help you get to the problem.  You might benefit from medication to help stabilize your brain to control the urge to rub your face.  This is no different than people to pull out their hair or scratch themselves until their skin is raw.  There is absolutely no value in having surgery until it is clear that the urge to rub the face is controlled.