Am I Too Young for a Full Facelift?

Everyone ages differently, and you might be seeking a facial rejuvenation due to factors like sun damage, stress, or even genetics. No matter your reasons for cosmetic surgery, you don’t have to wait to make the changes you desire, and a skilled surgeon will tailor facial procedures to your needs, from full or mini facelifts to nonsurgical cosmetic options. 

At Laughlin Plastic Surgery in Annapolis, MD, Dr. Daniel Laughlin offers a variety of surgical and nonsurgical options to restore a youthful appearance. Whether you’re ready for a facelift now or want to wait another decade but are looking for a way to preserve your looks, we can help.  

The facelift procedure 

Facelifts are associated with older people only because they typically work to correct signs of aging. Your skin will sag and wrinkle no matter what, but you can combat wrinkles at any age. Cosmetic surgery can give you control over where it’s headed, allowing you to contour your face in a way that pleases you. 

A full facelift requires general sedation and some small incisions, which Dr. Laughlin will hide along natural facial creases and your hairline. Your skin is carefully lifted away from your face so he can freely manipulate muscles, fat, and soft tissues before redraping the skin and removing any excess. 

He’ll close your incisions, and after whaling, you should have minimal, if any, scarring and a younger-looking face. The results of a full facelift can be dramatic, and it’s critical to have an experienced surgeon on your side. Dr. Laughlin takes care to avoid stretching your skin and delivers noticeable improvements without making your face look tight or unnatural. 

When to consider a full facelift 

If you’re thinking you’re too young for a facelift, you may want to consider interim cosmetic skin treatments like microneedling, microdermabrasion, or chemical peels. These can address the appearance and texture of your skin, encouraging collagen and elastin production to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

If you need more serious help to remove loose skin, sagging jowls, and an undesirable distribution of facial fat, a facelift can contour your face, giving you a more youthful and well-rested appearance. 

Dr. Laughlin can offer a full or mini facelift, depending on your needs. The mini version of the procedure is similar, but with fewer incisions and tissue manipulation. This might be more appropriate for younger patients who require less intervention but want more significant results that nonsurgical options can provide. 

To learn more about facelifts and discuss whether you’re a candidate for cosmetic surgery, call Laughlin Plastic Surgery at 410-205-5629 or visit the contact page for more options.