A Case for Starting in Your 40s
Miami plastic surgeon Sean Simon, MD, agrees. “In younger skin, there’s a more robust response because the dermis still has the necessary collagen and elastin fibers. In older skin, those building blocks are diminished, so it’s harder to see a dramatic result.”
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Dr. Simon adds that no two patients are the same. “We look at texture, wrinkles, skin tone, melanin content, lifestyle habits like smoking and sun exposure—age alone never dictates the treatment plan.”
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In the neck area, Dr. Simon favors a minimally invasive approach using PrecisionTx laser paired with MyEllevate suture lifting. “This technique lifts and tightens the neck and defines the jawline with a small incision under the chin,” he says. “I’ve had hundreds of cases with great results for patients who want more than energy devices can offer but aren’t quite ready for surgery.”