Is it safe to have another facelift seven years after?

Sometimes at this stage you can obtain similar results with a Nonsurgical facelift using fillers.  I prefer Radiesse or Perlane since these products last longer.  However, if you need a more dramatic tightening then either a Mini facelift or Full facelift could be indicated.  In your case, as... more

Question: Are there different types of mid facelift? Answer: There are many types of the facelift procedures and there are different approaches to the mid face including a direct open approach, endoscopic approach, modified endoscopic approach, approach through the lower eyelids. In general, I do not like to... more

 In light of your  previously successful facelift 7 years ago, you might want to consider having a mini-facelift done now.  If you did not have a SMAS procedure done at the time of your prior facelift, the SMAS procedure, which tightens the deeper tissues beneath the facial skin, should be done... more

Another facelift at 65 is safe and effective especially since you were happy with the first one. You may want to consider a lesser version of a facelift such as a minilift. A minilift can correct mild jowling and neck issues with less recovery time and minimal aneshesia and sedation. This will also decrease... more

A facelift will set your facial appearance back about ten years in age.  You will, of course, continue to age after the surgery, so needing a second facelift at seven years isn't that unusual.  If you were delighted with your first facelift you should be equally delighted with your second.  Good... more

Hi, Secondary facelifts are commonly performed surgeries.  If at all possible, you should return to the surgeon who performed your original surgery.  He or she will be most familiar with the specific technique used for your procedure, which will allow for elevation of the muscle-fatty layer of the... more

Secondary facelifts are indeed gratifying procedures, and usually quite safe in the medically cleared patient.  For patients your age, our practice typically would request you get a stress test, cardiogram, physical examination and blood tests. The bigger question is how the secondary procedure is done... more

There are two things that determine the safety of a second (or greater) facelift. First is your health. If it is relatively good and nothing would increase your risks of surgery in general, then only the only determinant is your anatomy and what was done the first time. The biggest problem is that some of the... more

It is not unusual to have secondary facelifts.  After your first facelift, you will have significant improvement.  However, just because you have a facelift, it does not stop you from aging.  Your skin will continue to age and, generally, secondary facelifts are considered 8 to 10 years after... more

A facelift typically "lasts 7-10 years". So to some degree, your facelift has survived a typical cycle. I would recommend that you return to your original surgeon who is most familar with your anatomy and previous procedure as well as how to enhance those results