Q: 52 year old female with marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and general sagging around my mouth. I have never tried fillers. I am thinking about a Mini Facelift or Vertical Deep Plane Facelift. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.
A: Thanks for sharing your photos and desires regarding facial aging, sagging and folds.
The beginnings of facial skin laxity start at 30 years old when collagen skin repair diminishes and passive skin aging relaxes downward. The web of fibrous compartments under the skin loses fat, stretches and elongates forming 5 growing “waves” of skin at points of attachment, developing:
At 52, in a sun exposed climate, you look well for your age.
Please consider:
I hope this helps. Good luck!
Read more about similar topics:
Making the Decision to Get a Facelift
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