Should I wait until after menopause to have a facelift?

Thank you for your question. The timing of facial rejuvenation is not dependent on menopause and you should not use this as your indicator. Although the hormonal changes that occur with menopause can speed some of the signs of ageing they do not relate to the longevity of your rejuvenation procedure. The timing for facial rejuvenation is a personal choice and is more dependent on your unique ageing profile. Some women develop early and exaggerated signs of ageing and may benefit from earlier intervention, others show minimal signs of tissue laxity and decent for many years and can leave their intervention until a later age. My personal philosophy is maintenance - staged procedures directed at specific signs of ageing that range from non surgical to surgical timed uniquely to your ageing profile. I hope that helps.Best of luck!RegardsDr Guy Watts  

Dear Gennifer88,The most important aspect of surgery is one's health. Your surgeon, anesthesiologist and everyone else in the operating room is most concerned with monitoring your health during the surgery. For that reason, you should consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns and to clarify that you are healthy enough for surgery.

Menopause, frankly, does not play a physiologic role in how your facelift would proceed. The most important thing is that you get a good evaluation from a boarded and experienced surgeon.