Facelift: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs 70 Too Old for a Facelift?
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Face Lift Age Limit
As other face lift surgeons have already stated, age is not an absolute deciding factor for face lift surgery. Overall physical health is a much more important factor than chronological age.
Face lift surgery is a purely elective procedure to improve one's facial appearance and rejuvenate the face. Both face lift and neck lift are cosmetic procedures that one chooses to reduce the signs of aging. It's an option, among many other good aesthetic options. Your face continues to age...
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25 years ago we would have said yes
Now, it very much depends on the individual's state of health. I have a 70 year old in my practice who is a marathon runner. Because surgery is performed under deep IV sedation or general anesthesia, it is important that you internist agrees this is a reasonable pursuit. Recovery is relatively fast and provided you are in good health and have realistic goals, this can be a very reasonable choice. I personally would recommend that you have your facelift at a...
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Your overall health determines your risk
A healthy seventy year old can be an ideal candidate for a facelift. Your board certified plastic surgeon can make this evaluation along with your primary medical doctor. They will determine your risks verse benefits and present you with a safe plan to address your aesthetic concerns. There is no reason you can't look as good as you feel.
Good luck
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70 and facelift
Being seventy years old is not too old for a facelift. I think that as long as you are healthy it should be fine. An exam would be essential of course to assess your overall medical conditiona and also address your concerns.
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Age is not a factor for facelifts
Although the average first facelift is not in one's 70's, it is perfectly acceptable to perform a facelift into the 90's on appropriate candidates.
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70 is not too old for a facelift
No, 70 is not too old for a facelift. We have performed facelift on patients in their early 80’s and have had excellent results. As long as you are good physical and mental health, it is acceptable to proceed.
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Facelift for 70 Year Old
Age is not an important consideration as long as the patient is in good health. I'v successfully done full facelifts on people 10 years older than you. Have your facelift and enjoy.
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Never too old with good health
I regularly do not pay attention to my patient's age. If they are in good physical health and they have realistic expectations, then they are good candidates. Go to your physician and let them see you, you will be happy with what you hear.
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Facelift at 70
Seventy is certainly not too old for a facelift, assuming that your overall health is good. The major contraindication for elective surgery like this is poor health in general. As long as your family physician and surgeon think that you will be okay, it is rare to have problems. Thus, you should seek consultation with both.
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Facelift in seniors
The simple answer is no. Chronological age (age in years) is less important than your physiological age or age related to your underlying health. If your family physician feels you are a good candidate for elective plastic surgery, you should have an excellent outcome. Good luck!
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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