I have had fillers. But I feel that my sagging skin is getting worse and I look 40 not 32. I've been told to wait for a facelift. But is this really the case. I feel every few months my skin looks even more saggy. Could it be minoxidil causing this sag or is this just my skin?
Answer: Sagging Skin - Face Thank you for your question.I do not think this is from Minoxidil. There are multiple options to correct the volume loss and "sagginess" that you feel. I would recommend making an appointment with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can evaluate you and offer different options. In my opinion Micro Fat Grafting is an excellent option as is the use of Fillers. All The Best.
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Answer: Sagging Skin - Face Thank you for your question.I do not think this is from Minoxidil. There are multiple options to correct the volume loss and "sagginess" that you feel. I would recommend making an appointment with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can evaluate you and offer different options. In my opinion Micro Fat Grafting is an excellent option as is the use of Fillers. All The Best.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Sagging skin in early thirties. What treatment is appropriate. Tissue descent associated with facial aging begins to occur in the fourth decade of life, however, is not clinically relevant in most people until after the age of 40. In some, however, visible changes can begin in their 30's. If these people wish to improve sagging skin around the lower face and in the neck, it may be best to start with non-invasive techniques such as Ulthera.Minoxidil can either be given as an oral or topical medication. Neither forms have reported side effects relating to skin laxity. Oral minoxidil can cause water retention, skin redness and bloating.Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
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March 8, 2015
Answer: Sagging skin in early thirties. What treatment is appropriate. Tissue descent associated with facial aging begins to occur in the fourth decade of life, however, is not clinically relevant in most people until after the age of 40. In some, however, visible changes can begin in their 30's. If these people wish to improve sagging skin around the lower face and in the neck, it may be best to start with non-invasive techniques such as Ulthera.Minoxidil can either be given as an oral or topical medication. Neither forms have reported side effects relating to skin laxity. Oral minoxidil can cause water retention, skin redness and bloating.Mario J. Imola, MD, DDS, FRCSC, FACS.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Desires facelift. I am not aware Minoxidil can cause the issues you noted. Your photos show good facial contour and a sharp jawline. If fillers have not help rejunvenate the areas of your face where you are beginning to lose some volume, you may wish to have a mini-face lift where some of the facial fat can be elevated to rebuild the width of the face and skin elevation to help lift the corners of the mouth. This could be done with local anesthesia only. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in depth consultation about your best option.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Desires facelift. I am not aware Minoxidil can cause the issues you noted. Your photos show good facial contour and a sharp jawline. If fillers have not help rejunvenate the areas of your face where you are beginning to lose some volume, you may wish to have a mini-face lift where some of the facial fat can be elevated to rebuild the width of the face and skin elevation to help lift the corners of the mouth. This could be done with local anesthesia only. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in depth consultation about your best option.
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Sagging facial skin. As we age, the facial fat volume decreases and the face seems to fall forward and down creating deepening nasolabial folds, marionette lines and jowls. If you have lost weight, this may accentuate your facial volume loss making things look saggier or drawn looking. At your age, fillers or perhaps fat transfer to restore volume should be considered over a face lift.
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Sagging facial skin. As we age, the facial fat volume decreases and the face seems to fall forward and down creating deepening nasolabial folds, marionette lines and jowls. If you have lost weight, this may accentuate your facial volume loss making things look saggier or drawn looking. At your age, fillers or perhaps fat transfer to restore volume should be considered over a face lift.
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March 7, 2015
Answer: How to Address Sagging Face Skin--With a Facelift? To my knowledge, Minoxidil doesn't have an appreciable effect on skin sagging, but age does have a gradual impact. A face can lose some of the youthful roundness in one's thirties. Some of the tightening treatments, such as Ultherapy and Venus, can help tighten tissues when patients are bothered by skin laxity, but aren't ready for a facelift. Filler (like Juvederm or Restylane) around the corners of the mouth can also help, and Voluma along the cheek bones can give a subtle lifting effect of the lower face.A facelift is a good option when the skin laxity is more pronounced, specifically when you notice jowls that disrupt the smooth line of the jaw or when the neck skin is loose.If you click on the link below, you can see how Juvederm smoothed out the contours around the mouth.All the best.
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March 7, 2015
Answer: How to Address Sagging Face Skin--With a Facelift? To my knowledge, Minoxidil doesn't have an appreciable effect on skin sagging, but age does have a gradual impact. A face can lose some of the youthful roundness in one's thirties. Some of the tightening treatments, such as Ultherapy and Venus, can help tighten tissues when patients are bothered by skin laxity, but aren't ready for a facelift. Filler (like Juvederm or Restylane) around the corners of the mouth can also help, and Voluma along the cheek bones can give a subtle lifting effect of the lower face.A facelift is a good option when the skin laxity is more pronounced, specifically when you notice jowls that disrupt the smooth line of the jaw or when the neck skin is loose.If you click on the link below, you can see how Juvederm smoothed out the contours around the mouth.All the best.
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