47, thin, athletic, is a mini facelift the right choice for me? (Photos)

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I'm 47, thin- athletic. In 2018, I started Sculptra, 1 syringe & it gave me great results. I repeated it every 18 months. Over 2 months ago, I had Sculptra again, but I don't see any difference. I lost a couple of lbs & my skin is sagging. Besides sculptra I don't have any fillers. I tried to take photos with the worst lighting to show the face texture. I think of getting a mini facelift for a nice V-shaped and tighter face. Would this procedure help me to look younger?

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Hi from Istanbul, thanks for your question. A mini facelift effectively tightens the muscles and skin and would help reach the result you want. If you're considering this, the procedure would involve a preauricular incision, which would be sufficient without the need for a submental incision for neck tightening. If there is also sagging in the midface, a midface lift can be added to the procedure for a more complete look. Hope this helps, best of luck to you.

Farhad Rafizadeh, MD · Answer

Being young and athletic is always an advantage. Looking at your photos I can see that a mini facelift could definitely improve your jowls and neck including the area under your chin. A lip lift will also be very helpful to improve your overall results. I see that you are using your lipstick above the borders of your lip because you are aware that your philtrum is too long. The lip lift will eliminate the need to do that and will give you a much better result. Check out the lip lift results on my photos. Or on instagram @betterplasticsurgery.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

I think you would do great with a mini facelift and/or even just a neck lift, depending on what areas of your face bother you the most. With sagging skin, a lift and skin removing procedure are going to be your best options.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Yes, based on the photos you'd be perfect for a mini facelift.  This would improve the laxity in your face and neck.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You may want to consider FaceTite in addition to further Sculptra treatments.  FaceTite uses RF technology to tighten the skin of the face and neck.  It is minimally invasive with no anesthesia required.  Visit my website or a provider near you to learn more.

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