I have lots of volume loss that has caused deep nasolabial folds and now marionette line:( what is really bothering me is the horizontal indent that has formed in addition to the dimple. What in the world is happening?? I've had some filler and it's helped sine but my skin is so loose that it just sags. Is a facelift my only option?? I turn 50 in September. Thanks!
Answer: Facelift A facelift would be a good way to correct this. More fillers will just change your facial contour without significantly improving these lines.
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Answer: Facelift A facelift would be a good way to correct this. More fillers will just change your facial contour without significantly improving these lines.
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April 5, 2024
Answer: What is causing this horizontal dent? Is a facelift my only option? Greetings @laours, thank you for your question and for showing your photos. A mini facelift can help lift and tighten sagging skin on the face, usually focusing on the lower half of the face and neck. Although mini facelifts are often used to correct signs of aging such as jowls, wrinkles and sagging skin, they are not usually recommended if the skin has a youthful appearance. If you do not wish to undergo a surgical procedure, it is quite possible to improve skin elasticity and define the edges of the face or jawline with a non-surgical treatment such as Ultherapy or Morpheus 8. It is important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon(s) for more information and recommendations. Best regards. Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).
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April 5, 2024
Answer: What is causing this horizontal dent? Is a facelift my only option? Greetings @laours, thank you for your question and for showing your photos. A mini facelift can help lift and tighten sagging skin on the face, usually focusing on the lower half of the face and neck. Although mini facelifts are often used to correct signs of aging such as jowls, wrinkles and sagging skin, they are not usually recommended if the skin has a youthful appearance. If you do not wish to undergo a surgical procedure, it is quite possible to improve skin elasticity and define the edges of the face or jawline with a non-surgical treatment such as Ultherapy or Morpheus 8. It is important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon(s) for more information and recommendations. Best regards. Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. Member of the International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS), Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), Member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery (SCCP).
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March 25, 2024
Answer: Subscision versus facelift Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs. Isolated areas of dimpling in the skin can be frequently addressed using subscision which involves releasing the tethering under the dermis with a needle and allowing the skin to redraping with less tension. It is possible however that when this is corrected you may still feel that the face to procedure is what you would prefer but if you are unsure about the facelift you can start with the subscision and then decide.
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March 25, 2024
Answer: Subscision versus facelift Thank you for your question and sharing your photographs. Isolated areas of dimpling in the skin can be frequently addressed using subscision which involves releasing the tethering under the dermis with a needle and allowing the skin to redraping with less tension. It is possible however that when this is corrected you may still feel that the face to procedure is what you would prefer but if you are unsure about the facelift you can start with the subscision and then decide.
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March 13, 2024
Answer: Skin Laxity vs Volume Loss Hi There, This is a good question. Two important changes that happen with age are skin laxity and volume loss. With the increase in filler use, unfortunately, the amount or degree of volume loss with age has been over emphasized compared to skin laxity. While volume loss is an important change that occurs with age, skin laxity is much more significant contributing factor for most people. The smile lines and marionette lines that form with aging are much more impacted by skin laxity than they are by volume loss. I think its appropriate to have someone evaluate you for a facelift as I think you might find it is a better solution to address the needs that you've brought up. Hope this helps!
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March 13, 2024
Answer: Skin Laxity vs Volume Loss Hi There, This is a good question. Two important changes that happen with age are skin laxity and volume loss. With the increase in filler use, unfortunately, the amount or degree of volume loss with age has been over emphasized compared to skin laxity. While volume loss is an important change that occurs with age, skin laxity is much more significant contributing factor for most people. The smile lines and marionette lines that form with aging are much more impacted by skin laxity than they are by volume loss. I think its appropriate to have someone evaluate you for a facelift as I think you might find it is a better solution to address the needs that you've brought up. Hope this helps!
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March 12, 2024
Answer: In cases where facelift surgery is needed, relying solely on fillers can lead to unnatural results. Age 50 is actually a very good age for facelift surgery. Facial aging signs typically start to show in one's mid-30s to 40s. While fillers can be a good method to camouflage the appearance of these signs at this age range, they may become inadequate in later years because facial aging results not only from volume loss but also from sagging tissues. In cases where facelift surgery is needed, relying solely on fillers can lead to unnatural results. Based on examining your photograph, I believe you would benefit from a procedure such as an extended deep plane facelift, which addresses the midface and neck areas effectively, along with accompanying facial fat transfer. This also gives you more natural result.
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March 12, 2024
Answer: In cases where facelift surgery is needed, relying solely on fillers can lead to unnatural results. Age 50 is actually a very good age for facelift surgery. Facial aging signs typically start to show in one's mid-30s to 40s. While fillers can be a good method to camouflage the appearance of these signs at this age range, they may become inadequate in later years because facial aging results not only from volume loss but also from sagging tissues. In cases where facelift surgery is needed, relying solely on fillers can lead to unnatural results. Based on examining your photograph, I believe you would benefit from a procedure such as an extended deep plane facelift, which addresses the midface and neck areas effectively, along with accompanying facial fat transfer. This also gives you more natural result.
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