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Best Age for First Facelift?
I notice most people get their first lift at around age 60..but isn't that really too late? It seems the younger the better as the sagging and deep lines can be targeted early and prevent them from developing and getting worse. Do any surgeons find this to be true? Thanks!
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anorexorcist
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Best Age For Facelift
Thank you for your question. You are absolutely correct. Waiting until facial aging changes are severe will reduce your chances for the best result and starting facial rejuvenation procedures early is best for several reasons:
Facial aging changes start to become noticeable in the late 30's for most people. As these changes progress through the 40's and 50's deep facial lines caused by skin folds and loss of facial volume from fat loss create permanent skin changes that are difficult...
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At What Age to Get a Facelift
Unfortunately, there is no "textbook" answer for that. It really depends on the individual patient. Our faces age according to genetic and our environment. I have seen grandmothers with amazing skin and barely any wrinkles, while some women in their 30s look 50. For me, the goal is to perform the surgery safely and for my patients to be happy with the results.
The process requires me to analyze each individual, pinpoint what bothers them and realistically explain their surgical options....
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Best age for first facelift
There is no specific age as to when patients should have their first facelift. The goal of a facelift is to tighten up the jowls, remove the fat in the neck both above and below the platysma muscle, tightening the muscle cords in the neck, and facial laxity is also tightened. Some patients have earlier signs of aging; say in their late 40’s, while other patients remain rather tight into their early 60’s. It really depends on when the aging process begins to show and when the...
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Timing for a facelift
The degree of aging change in each person varies significantly. So while one person may still look young at 60, another person may look quite a bit older. This and the patient's desires are what I usually use to help patients decide the issue. However, with many years of experience, I believe most people benefit from a facelift at an earlier age (say 50ish rather than 60ish). That being said, I also believe the result is more dramatic at age 60 than at age 50. In the end, this all...
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Age for First Facelift
Timing of the first facelift should be based on need, which is influenced by genes and lifestyle, not chronological age. You are correct when suggesting that it is advantageous to have rejuvenation surgery before aging is severe. Patients prefer to have treatment earlier and maintain a rested, refreshed look throught life. Even with today's excellent techniques, there are limitations on how much can be achieved with a facelift.
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What age is best for a facelift?
While there is no ideal age for a facelift, patients who are younger or who have less severe facial aging do tend to get more complete improvement or correction from facelift procedures where sometimes no signs of facial aging are apparent following a mini facelift, endoscopic forehead and midfacelift or deep plane facelift. The patients of more advanced age with more facial aging with poor skin turgor/elasticity usually require skin resurfacing like laser, chemical peel or...
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Perfect age for a facelift
There is no perfect age for a facelift. Most of my patients are electing to have a mini-lift of the cheek only in their 40's. This is done with a SMAS plication and lasts a good five years. A mini-lift every five years is actually a good way to refresh the face without looking overdone. This also depends on your individual genetic make-up and your personal health habits such as smoking and sun(UV) exposure. When you need a full facelift your aging has...
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Age for first facelift
The age to start any type of facial rejuvenation is very personal. It really depends on how you feel about your appearance, what you are willing to undergo, and what you can afford. Perhaps a non-surgical solution is all you need. I recommend that you consult with a plastic surgeon who offers surgical and non-surgical treatments so you can have a wide range of options presented to you.
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Best age for facelift
There is really no specific age for facial surgery . The younger the patient however, the better the elasticity of the skin, which may promote a longer lasting result.
It really comes down to when you are ready to begin facial rejuvenation. This might be nonsurgical fillers and lasers, minilifts of the neck or cheeks, or a facelift to improve the neck, cheeks, eyes and forehead. Your board certified plastic surgeon is the best to consult with in choosing the right...
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The best age for a facelift
The key to great cosmetic surgery is helping individuals look good at any age. Aging is determined by stress, environment, sun exposure, and genetics. Each of us will follow our own aging curve which will accelerate over time. Facelift can flatten the aging curve and allow individuals to look well, healthy and vital for longer periods of time. It is true today that patients seek facelift as early as age 45, especially for mini or short scar facelifts to stay looking their best and avoid...
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Ideal age for first facelift
There is no best time for an initial facelift. Since we have a wide range of techniques available to correct various signs of aging, different types of facelifts may be indicated for different individuals. Usually younger patients have more elastic skin and fewer wrinkles, but genetic factors, sun exposure and smoking all contribute to the appearance of facial skin and soft tissue.
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The age at the time of First face lift
There are no set rules. Usually, the younger the patient, the more the elasticity of the skin and soft tissue leading to longer lasting results. I have done Facelift on a 36 year old female with massive weight loss and the oldest patient was 76 who had a previous Facelift done. Facelift is an art and depending on the indications, you could have a good result. Make sure you are evaluated by an experienced surgeon. Good Luck
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Facelift when aging starts to show IF you feel you are ready
As long as the early signs of aging (gravitational descent in the cheeks, jowl formation along the jawline, and laxity in the neck) have begun to appear, and as long as your doctor can show you in a mirror changes that you think are nice, and as long as you want to stay ahead of the aging curve - you are ready for a facelift. It isn't age dependent, but the early ones are usually in their 40's, not 30'2 or 20's!
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Age for first facelift
Facelifts are highly surgeon dependent. Techniques vary widely from doctor to doctor as do artistic styles.
In our practice newscasters and ladies who want to look their absolute best get their facelift typically in their 40's. Their work must be virtually undetectable. These are not typical facelifts nor typical minilifts which do not address volume changes. The results are subtle by necessity.
Normally when signs of aging in the face, neck and jawline are present, it is...
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The Patient's Age is Less Important than the Physical Findings Associated with Facial Aging for Facelift Surgery
The best timing of facelift surgery varies from patient to patient and is dependent upon several variables. The patient’s aesthetic goals, anatomic findings and social situation are all factors that need to be considered. The age of the patient is less important than the presence of physical findings associated with facial aging.
The number of younger patients requesting facelift surgery definitely appears to be increasing. This group of patients doesn’t perceive themselves as old...
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"when you notice changes and don't like the way you look"
While there is no specific age, women tend to age "all at once". This usually happens around the time of pre-menopause, peri-menopause, or menopause, but may not be related to this "passage of life". Often a woman may feel that she is less visible and experiences a feeling that she feels young, but looks older or "more tired". Often this occurs around the age of 50 years old, but can happen sooner or later than this. This is a very good age for a natural facelift that...
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Age of Facelift
Chronological age is no longer the primary determinant. The patient must be the candidate for the procedure. However, the patient should not wait so long that aging has diminished the skin quality beyond repair.
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Optimal Age for a Facelift
The optimal age for a facelift is really when you think you need it. It is normally around age 50 or when you see facial sagging or aging. With the advances in the science of aging, you see volume loss first before you see sagging, therefore, it is optimal to get a “Lift & Fill” type of facelift.
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Best age for a facelift
I do not think you can place a specific age on when to get a facelift. Some need it in their early 40's and others could use it later in life. In general, younger patients' work seem to hold up longer after the procedure.
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What is the right time to get a facelift?
There is no "right" age for a facelift. When performed at a younger age the results last longer because there is more elasticity in the tissue. Younger patients may also qualify for a simpler procedure such as a mini-facelift, with faster healing and a shorter incision. Timing for facelift surgery ultimately depends on when the patient is mentally and aesthetically ready for the procedure. The operation is simpler and lasts longer on patients in their early 40s due to better...
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Optimal timing for first facelift
The optimal timing in my opinion is when you need it. That being said I have performed a facelift on patients as young as late 30's and as old as 88. You are right though in that the younger it is done, the longer the results seem to last. I have found the results diminish in longevity for each decade of age so the results last the longest for patients in their 40's and least long for patients in their 70's and 80's. I hope this information helps.
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The average age my vary with the community.
Here in Los Angeles, there is a great deal of pressure to stay relevant and visible. In my practice the average age is about 46 with some significant variation around this average. Generally in my practice, facelifts are recommended when there is a visible neck cord that can't be improved with BOTOX. The facelift and its variations continue to be one of the most powerful options for improving facial appearance. It is a safe surgery with a surprisingly short...
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Age doesn't matter for facelift
Age has little to do with performing a facelift. The surgeon will evaluate your specific aging features and determine if a facelift is appropriate. There are many different facelifts out there such as a Lifestyle Lift which is specifically tailored to the patient's needs at any age.
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Age for first face lift
This depends on the indications for the face lift. I have performed a face lift on a young 38 year old individual who lost nearly 150 lbs. However, you are correct. The results of a face lift performed on a 40-50 year old often appear better than when performed on an older individual. However, numerous issues effect this decision.
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First facelift age
You are right on all counts. The average age for a facelift is in the 60s. By this time, most people have had a significant amount of gravitational change. A surgeon in San Francisco coined the term “Maintenance Facelift” for younger people who wished to forestall these obvious changes. Many surgeons have proposed “mini” procedures to reverse early changes. Unfortunately, only the newer procedures like the MACS Lift actually reverse the changes and slow the further...
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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first facelift
It depends on the signs of aging and when they occur in each individual. Some opt for filler or fat grafting type facelifting, others for mini facelifting. And the full face lift may apply to you. Best of Luck from MIAMI Dr. B
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Best age for facelift
There is no predetermined age that is considered "best" for a facelift. Everyone ages differently based on their ethnicity, genetics, the preventative measures they've taken, and environmental factors (sun exposure, smoking). When you start noticing that the face in the mirror or those photographs does not necessarily reflect the vitality, vigor, and energy you feel inside, it may be time to get something done.
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Age at first facelift
First of all, I believe that the term facelift is too general and not really applicable to what we really want to do in most situation and that is either make the patient look younger or to correct certain wrinkles or sagging skin. There are a number of things that need to be done to the anatomy than mere lifting of the skin. It reality, if you are unhappy about something you see or want to change something, then that is the time to consider it. The treatments should then be specific to the...
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