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75 Yr Old Male in Good Health. Am I Too Old for a Neck Lift?

asked 10 months ago by yankee in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 276 times
Tags: age 75 and up, candidate

17 answers to 75 Yr Old Male in Good Health. Am I Too Old for a Neck Lift?

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You are NOT too old for a necklift

You are definitely not too old for a necklift, I have actually treated many men in your age group who are extremely satisfied with their results. It is never too late to improve your appearance and self-esteem. see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.info

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Healthy 75 year old and neck lift

75 is not too old for a neck lift as long as the general health is good. In the past month I have performed 3 neck lifts on patients over the age of 70 with excellent outcome.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Too Old for Neck Lift

Thank you for the question. You are absolutely not too old to have the procedure performed. Check with your primary care/internist for medical clearance prior to surgery, work with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, and enjoy the results. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Healthy candidate for Neck Lift Rejuvenation

The question of whether or not you are a candidate for a neck lift surgery depends on only one factor: your current state of health. At my cosmetic surgery practice, we have many clients who opt for neck rejuvenation procedures such as neck lift surgery or neck band surgery. Depending on the individual, sometimes we have to modify these neck rejuvenation procedures so that we dont have a patient under anesthesia for extended periods of time. In the modern world, most people are eating right,... more
Amiya Prasad, MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com

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Is 75 too old for a necklift?

Thank you for your question. 75 is not too old for a neck lift. Age itself is not a contraindication to this type of surgery. Your general health status is much more relevant to your surgical candidacy. A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that the risks of complications from facelift people over age 65 are no greater than in the younger population. The study found no significant difference in the instances of minor or major complications among patients whose... more
James M. Pearson, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is healthy 75 year old too old for a neck lift?

Not at all. Physiological health is what matters, not chronological age. First, get a good check up from your doctor. I have performed neck lifts on many people in their 80s. Enjoy it.
Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

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Is healthy 75 year old too old for a neck lift?

I have performed face and neck lifts for over 20 years and have done face and neck lifts on patients well into their 80's. The main issue is your health which if good, should not be a limiting factor. Commonsense, tells me that limiting the anesthesia and surgery time to 4 hours, or less is wise in these scenarios.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No you are not to old given you can pass a rigorous pre-op physical exam.

Your age is not a barrier to undergoing a necklift if as you say your health is excellent. I would still suggest that you undergo a rigorous preoperative physical exam inclusive of a Stress Test to be sure you are medically in as good health as a you think. If the physician performing the exam feels you are a reasonable surgical risk then you can go ahead with the surgery. The need for this exam relates mostly to the risks inherent in the anesthesia necessary to perform the surgery and not... more
David A. Ross, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Age for Neck Lift Candidate

As other neck lift surgeons have already stated, age is not an absolute deciding factor for face or neck lift surgery. Overall physical health is a much more important factor than chronological age. Face or neck 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... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

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Corset platysmaplasty is different!

Your risks of surgery are related to your overall health and the risks of undertaking an elective surgical procedure. As for the surgery, I have performed many corset platysmaplasties on men in your age group with minimal scarring and excellent results.
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Age and plastic surgery of the face

Age may be a factor in liposuction surgery but not as much in facial surgery. Underlying health is the greater factor than age in determiining if the procedure should be performed. If the the cosmetic procedure can be performed with minimal risk and create a measurable and realistic benefit for the patient than it should be considered. A family member had a serious gall bladder blockage and infection at age of 101. Some surgeons were disputing whether to undertake serious open surgery, they... more
Julian Henley, MD

New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is There a Perfect or Best Age for Facelift or Necklift (Neck Contouring) Surgery?

In my experience of over 1000 facelifts: I look for the following criteria with my candidates for Facelift & Neck Contouring: Good all-around health - No major medical problems Non-Smoker (or limited smoking habits) Able to be off of blood thinners for the required duration of pre-op and recovery Good mental health A support system (spouse, friends, neighbors) Knowledgeable Primary Care Physician (someone who can vouch for your good... more
Jeffrey D. Pollard, MD

San Jose Facial Plastic Surgeon
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NO

You are not too old for a neck or face lift all that is needed is a healthy patient and reasonable expectations.
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Is 80 too old for facelift.

As long as one is in good health there is no age limit. Check with your internist to make sure. In 35 years I have done many 80 plus patients without problem.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Healthy 75 Year Old

In my practice, I do not use age to determine eligibility for surgery. If you are healthy, do not need to be on blood thinners, either do not smoke or are willing to stop around the time of your surgery, and are an appropriate candidate for a neck/face lift from a cosmetic standpoint, then you may undergo a procedure. I have performed facelifts on 35-90 year olds. Occasionally a person at any age is not a good candidate for facial rejuvenation procedures for a variety... more
Adam D. Stein, MD

Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialdoc.com

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Too old for a facelift?

Yankee I agree with the other physician here- if you are in good health there is certainly no contraindication to having a cosmetic procedure such as a facelift performed. Enjoy your good health and there is no reason not to look as good as you feel. Best Dr S
Travis L. Shaw, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Too Old for Surgery?

This is a very common question. Age is relative. Medical health is not. If you are in good medical health there is no contraindication for cosmetic surgery. Have your primary doctor discuss this with you. If they agree you are in good health for elective surgery, obtain a plastic surgery consult to determine if you are a good surgical candidate.
Albert Dabbah, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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