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I Am 73 Years Old and in Good Health - Am I Too Old for a Facelift?
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Age 73 is Absolutely not Too Old Fo a Facelift! Live Life to the Fullest!
Hi, and hey, you are still young. I operate on people in their 70s and 80s all the time. HEALTH is the issue. There are 50 year old patients I would not touch because of health and 89 YEAR OLDS THAT ARE FINE. Age is irrelevant. Health is important. If you are 85 and in great health I will do your facelift with great success. My anesthesiologists call every patient and assure safety and security. I was born in 1942 and so was my...
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Best Time for a Facelift
The best time for a Facelift is when you are ready to do it. If you are healthy, have realistic expections and what to look as good as you feel- that is the right time to do a facelift. Doing a facelift in a 70 year old patient is entirely normal and fine to do however one must be more conservative in this age group as the skin and deep facial layers may be thinner and delicate .
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Is 73 too old?
In boca raton fl, where I am, 73 may be too young. just kidding. truth is there are options for every age as long as health and physiology is good. I do think operating on the >70 crowd is unique and encourage you to ask to see photos not from a book but from a cohort of similar pts. if the surgeon cannot show you pts similar to you with good results, keep looking.
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Am 73 Years Old and in Good Health - Am I Too Old for a Facelift?
Age alone is not a contraindication to face lift surgery. I would rather work with a healthy 73 year old than a 60 year old with multiple health issues. If your plastic surgeon and your primary care physician believe you are healthy enough for surgery, then I see no reason why it can't be done.
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Age and facelift
Chronologic age has nothing to do with being a good candidate for a facelift. An exam by a board certified plastic surgeon will assess your candidacy for a procedure. This exam will assess the physical and mental state and the quality of the tissues. We have all seen fifty year olds that look seventy and seventy year olds that look fifty. Overall physical health is of utmost importance. Discuss risks and benefits with your surgeon.
Wishing you all the best....
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Your overall health is more important than your age...
There is no ideal age for a Facelift and there is no age that is too old. Last week a I did a Facelift on a healthy 72 year old that had better skin than most 60 year olds I see. If you are healthy and have reasonably good skin you may be a great Facelift candidate. If you have heart disease or other medical issues or have very sun damaged, weak skin you may not be the ideal patient for a Facelift. Hope this helps....
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Age is a state of mind...
Age alone is not an predictor of how tyou will do with facial rejuvenation surgery. Your board certified plastic surgeon needs to review your medical history and overall health status to determine if you are medically a good candidate for elective surgery. In addition, your surgeon may request medicine clearance (an evaluation by your PCP or internist before surgery). Best of luck.
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Age is Evaluated by Health and Physiology for Facelift
In SW Florida, it is not unusual to see a patient considering Facelift at age 70 or older. The criteria in patient selection is much more related to general health than to chronological age. Some patients at age 53 are worse candidates for Facelift surgery than at age 73. A realistic motivated patient who is in good general health and a nonsmoker is often a very good Facelift candidate.
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73 is not too old for facelift surgery
With your health strong, you should be safely able to have a facelift and enjoy its benefits. There is a differance between chronologic age and physiologic age. If you are active and vigerous, being in your 70's or 80's should not be a barrier to a facelift. Most surgeons would ask you to be cleared by your primary care doctor and have an EKG and some minor blood work. My patient age range stretches from 40's to 80's and all did well.
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Facelift in their 70's
Provided your health is good and you pass the preoperative tests, it is possible for patients to have facelifting surgery well into their 70's. We would typically ask patients older than 50 to have a stress test, cardiogram and physical exam and blood tests.
For many ladies who have waited until they are in their 70's, they view their facelift as a reward for a lifetime of hard work.
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Best Age for Facelift
I have performed successful facelifts in patients with ages ranging from the late 30s to mid 80s. After all, age is just a number and should be seen as one aspect in the overall evaluation before face and neck lift surgery.
More important than your specific age is your medical history, overall health, medications, prior facial surgery etc. In addition, you want to be well motivated for the procedure and the recovery process afterwards and you should have reasonable expectations...
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Plastic Surgeons are More Concerned about Biologic Age, Not Chronologic Age for Facelifts
When evaluating patients for facelift surgery we’re far more concerned about biologic age than chronologic age. There are many patients who are biologically much younger then their stated age. These patients have taken good care of themselves by eating right and exercising regularly. Not only are they more healthy, but they seem to be younger at heart. They lead very active lives and have busy schedules. For these reasons, an age of 73 is not necessarily a...
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Best age for a Facelift - Albany, NY
If you are in good health, there is really no chronological age when a facelift is not advisable. In the case of a healthy individual, what is more important are their desires, expectations and the signs of significant facial aging. Some women in their forties have developed facial aging that would benefit from rejuvenation surgery and some women in their 60’s and 70’s still have properly positioned tissues and have not shown significant signs of facial aging. So facial...
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Face lift at 73
There is no absolute age ceiling for having a face lift as long as your general health is good. Often time at that age more is required than just a face lift. You may also need a brow lift, fat grafting,etc.
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Age in facelift surgery
You are only as old as you feel, right? Seriously, age per se isn't a factor because each patient presents with unique circumstances. One critical factor is your health. A 50 year old with hypertension, diabetes and a heart condition is not going to be a good risk for any elective surgery! The second factor is the degree to which your skin will retract after surgery. This can only be elucidated during a physical examination by a board certified plastic...
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Am I too old for a facelift?
I agree with Rod Rohrich. You are never too old for a facelift. WIth that said, obtaining a preoperative clearance by your primary doctor is essential.
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Your Health not your age determines whether you are too old for Facelift
The most important factor when considering a Facelift when you are over 65 is your health and the condition of your skin.
If you are very healthy, not a smoker, do not have High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, poor circulation or other serious medical illness that can interfere with wound healing and do not take medications that can interfere with blood pressure and blot clotting ability then you most likely can have a Facelift into the 80"s.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you see your...
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Face Lift, Mini Face Lift, The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift, Beverly Hills Face Lift
No, I have done Face Lifts on people well into their eighties that were healthy however, you should get a thorough medical clearance from your MD and you might want to limit the amount of surgery...ie. go for a less invasive Face Lift procedure with a shorter anesthesia time and a quicker recovery.
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Good health equals good candidate for facelift.
Chronological age is becoming less and less of a factor with regard to selection criteria for a facelift. If you pass a stress-echo cardiogram, have a clear medical history, no problems such as hypertension, history of embolism or TIA, you should pass your medical clearance exam with the cardiologist. Get these medical clearances, even if your surgeon does not require them. Make sure the surgery center uses precautionary methods like sequential compression stockings and a...
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Appropriate Age for Facelift
Not at all, if your health is good and you can get medical clearence fom your primary physician there is no reason not to do a facelift. I personally have done women in their mid 80's. I would also add that I do most facelift work now under straight local anesthesia (xylocaine) in under 90 minutes with great results and minimal surgical risk. I suggest you find someone who can do it this way and still has the experience to get you a great result.
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Facelift and Age
Age is not a limitation to having cosmetic surgery as long as your expectations are in line with your surgeon’s, you are in good health, and understand the risks of the procedure, you would be a good candidate.
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Facelift is Possible At Your Age
The decision to have cosmetic surgery is based upon your health and not your chronological age. As long as you are in good physical and emotional condition to undergo surgery, then you can have cosmetic surgery. This is a question that is best answered by your primary care physician.
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Too old for a facelift?
The most important factor is your overall state of health - and how you would respond to anesthesia. If your heart and lungs are in good shape, and you don't have any other major medical issues, then it would be quite reasonable to consider having a facelift at age 73.
All the best,
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Too old for a Facelift? Age is just a number.
No. 73 is a number that has relevance to you, but is not a defining characteristic. If you are even asking this question, “am I too old for a facelift”, the odds are that you are younger than many 45-year-old that I have met. In today’s day and age, it is likely you’ve live another 20 years and if you feel that your face is something that is getting in the way of living your life to the fullest, I would recommend that you have it done.
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"Age not determining factor of having a facelift"
Age is not the determining factor for having a facelift. 73 years of age is not too old to have a facelift. I have performed facelifts for people safely in their 80s. It depends more on how healthy you are and what your anatomy allows.
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Age is not important for Facelift
It really doesn't matter how old you are, it's how old you feel!
If you feel healthy and want your outside appearance to match your inner person, then a facelift may be the answer. You do need to be overall healthy to undergo any surgical procedure, but if you don't have any major health issues, then you should be a good candidate. I have performed facelifts on patients as old as 85.
Andrew C. Campbell, M.D.
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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FACELIFTS IN THE OVER 70'S AGE GROUP: IF MEDICALLY FIT, AGE IS LESS IMPORTANT
As long as you are in GOOD PHYSICAL HEALTH and understand the procedure and its limits, you would be a great candidate.
AGE IS NOT A CONTRAINDICATION FOR FACELIFT SURGERY BUT YOUR OVERALL HEALTH STATUS MAY VERY WELL BE.
If you are medically a good candidate for elective surgery, GO FOR IT.
Dr. Carlos Cordoba
MDCM, CSPQ, FRCS, FACS
Plastic & Esthetic Surgeon
4055 Ste-Catherine O. Suite 100
Montreal, QC. Canada H3Z 3J8
514-932-7667
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Too old for a facelift at 73?
You're certainly not too old for a facelift at 73 as long as you're reasonably healthy and a nonsmoker.
Your surgeon will make an assessment of your biological (as opposed to chronological) age and set out an appropriate treatment plan.
Most experienced surgeons have looked after many people in their seventies and eighties, and will agree that they are some of our most grateful and successful patients.
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Older patients happy with facelift
I have seen many happy patients older than you enjoy their results after facelift surgery! As long as your heart and lungs are healthy and your primary care physician determines that there is no contraindication for general anesthesia and an elective surgery – you should be fine.
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Health more important than age....
As pointed out by most of the Surgeons health status is much more important than chronological age. One other important consideration is anesthetic selection. We prefer moderate or mild sedation to general anesthesia for our facelift patients and is generally thought to be associated with fewer complications and a quicker recovery on the day of surgery.
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Facelift for 73 year old in Good Health
As long as you're evaluated by your physician who confirms your good health you're not to old for a facelift. Over the years I've done facelifts on patients older than you after the were cleared by their primary doctors.
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Too old for a face lift?????
If you are in excellent health, you are not too old! I would require you to have a medical clearance from your primary care doctor which would include standard labs and an EKG. Often, patients in your age group do great because scars settle down quickly and any scars can be hidden in the little wrinkles that patients your age usually have. I think patients in your age group make us plastic surgeons look really good!
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Too old for a Facelift?
Thank you for your question.
The answer is that physical health is the issue, not chronological age. If one is not healthy at 40, they are not a condidate for elective surgery. I have performed sage facelifts on many people in their 80's who were in good physical condition. See your doctor for a thorough physical and then consult your plastic surgeon.
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Age is only a number
As I was taught in fellowship, age is only a number. I have done facial plastic surgery on healthy patients in their 80s who healed more quickly than some patients in their 50's/60's. Your current health and activity level are often more relevant than your chronological age. I would talk to your prospective surgeon candidly. If there are any concerns, then a visit to your primary medical doctor is often all that is needed to optimize your chance for a great, uneventful recovery. For...
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Too Old For Facelift?
The best time for a Facelift is when you feel ready. Many people older than 70 have face lifts and are so happy that they did. It is often a good idea to consult with a personal physician to see if you need any additional medical clearance examinations might be helpful and if there is any reason to fine tune your medications prior to a procedure.
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73 and facelift
A facelift can certainly be performed in a 73 year old provided that he/she is in good health and has medical clearance and is a reasonable candidate. Good luck!
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If you're healthy and have realistic expectations, you're not "too old" for facelift
If you're healthy and have realistic expectations, you're not "too old" for facelift. Since cosmetic surgery is elective, an experienced Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon will perform some pre-operative testing to ensure that you are not at excessive risk of complications from anesthesia. However, if those screening tests look OK, and you have reasonable expectations regarding results, then you are a good candidate for a facelift. Please seek out an experienced plastic surgeon to...
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Facelift in a 73 year old
If you are in good health and basic screen tests confirm this, I believe you would be an excellent candidate for the procedure as long as you can identify a qualified plastic surgeon and proceed with a realistic expectation of the results to be achieved.
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Too Old for a Facelift?
As long as you are healthy and obtain clearance from your primary doctor, there is no reason why you should not consider faciai rejuvenation. I would recommend you have your procedure at a surgery center or hospital that offers an overnight stay with nursing. With elective cosmetic surgery, practice safety first!!
Paul S. Gill, M.D.
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Age for Facelift
No one is too old for a facelift if their facial features bother them enough and they are in good health. Consullt an experienced plastic surgeon. To make the procedure safer, consider a board certified anesthesiologist also.
Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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I Am 73 Years Old and in Good Health - Am I Too Old for a Facelift?
My dear, Better late than never comes to mind. Seek a boarded plastic surgeon with experience in face lifts. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
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Face lift and age
Physical age and chronological age can be entirely different. It sounds like you would do quite well with a facelift so I do not believe you are too old. I would do your homework as to who would best serve your needs.
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Facelifting for patients in their 70's.
As long as patients are in excellent health and cleared by their internist and or cardiologist and do not smoke surgery is fine. Having done facelifting for more than 35 years, some of the happiest patients are older and have more realistic expectations.
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Best time for a facelift
The best time for a facelift is when you are completely comfortable and convinced with the decision. A patient's age is a small part of the decision process. The mental and physical state of the patient are the important factors. Many patients comment about feeling much younger than they appear, and want the outside to match the inside. As long as you are healthy you should be fine. I perform the majority of my facelifts under local anesthetic with very safe minimal oral sedation. I have...
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Age limit for facelifts
As long as you are healthy and have the clearance of your personal doctor, you can have a facelift at 73. One sometimes wonders - why now? but you still can do it.
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What is the cut off age for facelifts?
There is no age limit as long as your health is good. In my practice I've done facelifts in patients older than 73 with excellent results. There is no reason to live with an "old face" for the next 15-20 years of your life! I would get a medical clearance from your primary care physician. There are different ways of doing a facelift or facial rejuvenation and you would need to be seen in consultation to see what would be the best approach for you, what are your expectations and...
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Facelift for any age
No age is inappropriate for facial rejuvenation if you enjoy good health. At 73 you certainly are not too old to consider looking your best and you should be able to look as good as you feel at any age.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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73 is the new 30 and certainly not too old to have a face lift
Your general health is the deciding factor in if you are a good candidate for a face lift. In Florida we find a large number of older folks who are quite healthy and physically active and just want to look better. While I have turned down younger woman for surgery because of their poor health status a great number of my face lift patients are in their 70s or even 80s.
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Am I too old for a Facelift?
There is no age limit for facial rejuvenation surgery. The success of the surgery would be more determined by your overall medical condition and the quality of your tissues. Seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial rejuvenation surgery.
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Age is less important than your general health
I practice in south florida where our average patients are older. At 74 you would be typical in our practice and not at all the oldest. (We have done many patients in their 80's.)
However, older patients we are more likely to keep overnight for observation.
Interestingly we do not see any difference in healing rates or complications.
Dr. Mayl
Fort Lauderdale
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