When signs of aging appear on the face, it’s time to consider facial rejuvenation treatment. Signs of facial aging may include droopy brows or eyelids, hollow or sagging cheeks, jowls, sagging neck, marks or lines on face, deflated lips, wrinkles on lips and laugh lines around eyes, and more. There are many invasive, minimally invasive and non-invasive facial rejuvenation options available today. Common facial rejuvenation options include EmbraceRF, facelift, neck lift, Botox, eyelid rejuvenation or blepharoplasty. An experienced New York City cosmetic surgeon can help you choose the right treatment for your age and skin type.
Based on research, experts from the University of Utah Health have listed the various facial rejuvenation procedures and the right age to consider them.
20s or 30s
Between the 20s and 30s, only a few mild wrinkles show up. So a full facelift may not be recommended. Botox could be the right option to relax the wrinkles and soften the early lines. Botox is useful to treat crow’s feet, forehead furrows, frown lines, skin bands on the neck, and more. Other options recommended at 20-30 ages would be products that can rejuvenate the skin, like Retin-A, and light chemical peels.
40s and 50s
The late 40s and 50s are generally considered the right time for a facelift. Small surgeries like eyelid lift or blepharoplasty can take care of that tired look around the eyes. At these ages, comprehensive changes may not be needed. Instead, your cosmetic surgeon may recommend a minimally invasive mini facelift to lift the lower half of the face. The procedure can address early signs of aging mainly around the neck and jawline and correct sagging skin. Facial fat grafting is the process of injecting fat into the face for facial rejuvenation and volume restoration. It can address the loss of volume by plumping up areas like the cheeks and improve lines and wrinkles of the face.
60s and Older
With age, the neck becomes more lax and jowls form. You may need something more than just minor procedures to correct these concerns. If you have sagging skin in the jowls and neck, it may be time for a full facelift. Expert surgeons may combine surgery with noninvasive techniques to optimize the results.
EmbraceRF is another breakthrough technology used to perform a Manhattan facelift. Morpheus8 targets subdermal layers of the skin and tissue to remodel collagen. It combines two proprietary InMode technologies: radiofrequency-assisted FaceTite and Morpheus8. It addresses the lower third of the face, specifically the neck and jowls. This one-time procedure treats both superficial and deep tissues and provides permanent results.
Aging is irreversible, but everyone ages differently. If you are worried about facial appearance related changes, schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in performing facial rejuvenation treatments. An expert will recommend the right option based on your age and cosmetic concerns.