Facelift at 19 for very deep nasolabial folds & marionette lines? (Photos)

Dear Funny225033,

Thankyou for providing your pictures for reference. As per your pictures it seems you would benefit from fat injections into nasolabial folds which are permanent and fill the lack of volume in those areas. Since you are young a surgical procedure is not the most recommended but even after fat injections you are not happy with the results you can look into midface lift targeting your mid section. Furthermore, I would advise you to carefully research for an expert surgeon who uses endoscopy scarless facelift which is will ensure no longterm scarring and a natural look.
Best Regards,
TAS TEAM

Thank you for submitting your question and photos. Facelift procedures are generally suggested to reverse signs of aging and improve skin laxity, which you don’t appear to be in need of. However, you are right in considering a buccal lipectomy (buccal fat removal) to address your aesthetic concerns.
This procedure can reduce excess fullness beneath the cheekbones to sculpt and define the cheeks and jawline. This process should also reduce the weight carried around the mouth, thus reducing the appearance of marionette lines. I recommend that you schedule an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can assess your cosmetic goals and help you select the right treatment plan.

Hello @Funny225033, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. A Facelift is a to invasive procedure for your. What you are presenting very well can be treated with the combination of buccal fat removal and non-surgical treatments to improve the checks aspect and their relation to the over all face. Is important to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and recommendations. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

You are way too young for a facelift. Less is more for someone of your age. I think non-invasive skin tightening with ultrasound (like ultherapy) and buccal fat removal is a good compromise to reduce the heavy-appearance of your cheeks without ruining things for the future.

Thanks for your question! I do think buccal fat removal is an option for you. I would be cautious not to alter your face too much at such a young age. We all have lines when we make certain expressions. Good luck!

Hi, your nasolabial folds and marionette lines are visible, but not too visible. I would recommend buccal fat removal and a thread lift. Thread lift can be done with sutures (midface suspension lift) or with barbed sutures. I believe these two procedures will give you the result you want. Hope this was helpful.
Kind regards,Dr. Galaz

Hi there! A facelift at 19 years old would be too young in my opinion. Depending on the type of facelift, the results can maximally last 15 years. In your case, that would mean more revisions in the future to continue with results. I would recommend doing things that are the least invasive as possible at your age. Buccal fat removal is an option to slim the medial cheeks, though the results are often subtle. Threading can work, but there are risks such as dimpling and the results often only last 12-15 months. Options like Morpheus8 may help to tone the skin with low risk. FaceTite also helps to reduce fat and tighten the skin. Consult with a facial plastic surgeon to determine which option may be the best (and safest!) for you. Good luck!

Hi, you are still very young, you are 19 years old and you have heavy cheeks. I understand you very well, but a classic facelift surgery is too much for you. For this reason, the procedure I will recommend to you and the most accurate procedure is mid-facelift + buccal fat removal surgeries.You can get more detailed information about me, ask all questions about your case and sending your photos to my assistants at the number on my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your problems with me. With all respect.

Don’t even think of having a facelift. You have a hereditary condition. Get advice from a facial plastic surgeon and consider having the “valleys” filled with an injectable material, that does not require surgery.