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Now, it very much depends on the individual's state of health. I have a 70 year old in my practice who is a marathon runner. Because surgery is performed under deep IV sedation or general anesthesia, it is important that you internist agrees this is a reasonable pursuit. Recovery is relatively fast and provided you are in good health and have realistic goals, this can be a very reasonable choice. I personally would recommend that you have your facelift at a hospital based surgery center or operating room rather than a surgeon's private office based operating room. A hospital location ensures there are medical resources around in case they are needed.
70 is not too old for a facelift as long as the patient is in good health. Many patients have cosmetic surgery well into their 70's and do fine, as long as they get clearance from their doctor. Good luck.
A person’s age is best guessed by the appearance of their face. If you feel that your face does not reflect how young you feel inside, you may be a candidate for a facelift. During your #consultation, your skin texture and elasticity, as well as your underlying skin structure and your facial bone structure will be evaluated. Based on this evaluation, your board certified plastic surgeons will create a custom surgical plan, detailing specific techniques and recommendations to meet your goals. In doing so, he or she should be sure to have a full understanding of what results you expect. If you are not a #candidate, your surgeon can make other suggestions to address your concerns and objectives.Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.The best candidates for #LiteLift are non-smoking patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck. But whose skin has elasticity with well defined bone structure. Older patients who cannot or do not wish to have a longer operation or general anesthetic can be improved with a Lite Lift™.
I would never rule out a patient for a facelift simply because of chronological age. Every person must be evaluated individually, taking into consideration their skin elasticity, overall health, and how realistic their expectations are. I hope this helps.
If you're healthy physically and psychologically and have realistic expectations of the procedure, then 70 is not too old. These days, facelifts have improved in safety and effectiveness,making them suitable for patients even older!
Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems, etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that you are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure. Discuss all of your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
As long as you a fit and healthy then being 70 is not a reason to not have elective surgery - anaesthesia is very safe and the risks are minimal. Regards Dr Charles Cope
In my practice we routinely perform facelifts on older patients, provided that certain factors are taken into consideration. First a thorough evaluation is performed by an internist. Second, the surgery and anesthesia is performed in such a fashion that there is minimal strain on the cardiovascular system. It takes an expert OR team, surgeon, anesthesiologist and well trained OR staff, to achieve that. Of course of utmost importance is to choose an expert facelift surgeon that can deliver the desired result.
Although the average first facelift is not in one's 70's, it is perfectly acceptable to perform a facelift into the 90's on appropriate candidates.
As long as you are in good health and determined to be a good candidate for surgery, 70 is not too old for a facelift. With an older patient, I will have a full cardiovascular work-up with a stress test performed by a board certified cardiologist, and a physical examination performed by your primary care physician to ensure you are in the best shape for surgery. Hope this helps answer your question. Thank you and best of luck to you.
In my practice in SW Florida, age is viewed more from the physiologic side than from the chronologic side. Some patients are actually "older" at 55 than others at 75. A 70 year old patient in good physiologic shape, who has no recent cardiac history, is a non-smoker, is not on blood thinners, and wishes to have a Facelift is often a good candidate for the procedure.
