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

"These are all natural parts of the aging process. What we can do is try preventative treatments or get a neck lift / face lift earlier in the aging process. There are numerous non-surgical options available, and some can be used in combination to get best outcomes, but you would need a consultation with an expert.

Some options for skin tightening include:

- Thermage radiofrequency to heat the skin, tighten it over time, and prevent the aging process
- Ultherapy high-intensity ultrasound to contract the muscle, tighten the face and neck, and prevent the aging process
- PDO NovaThreads or InstaLift threads for immediate lifting without surgery and long-term collagen production
- Sculptra injections for collagen production to areas of the face and neck with crepey skin or early sagging
- BTL Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Thermi250 for monthly collagen stimulation with facials
- ThermiRF, Renuvion (J Plasma), or Inmode BodyTite for internal heating and tightening with or without surgery
- Fillers (or facial implants) to contour the jawline and chin to improve the appearance of the neck
- Face lift / neck lift with fat grafting and fillers if you need a significant improvement​

​I would suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer​​​​"

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!

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.

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 average age was 70 from those whose average age was 57. Good Luck.

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 continues to age with time, despite any treatment or surgery, but will continue to look better than if you've never had face lift surgery.

Anatomically a face lift might be a better aesthetic option, as compared to skin resurfacing, Botox, or injectable fillers (hyaluronic acid, Restylane, etc) for one who has loose, sagging skin especially along the jawline (jowls) and neck (turkey gobbler).

A plastic surgeon not only will evaluate your neck and face anatomically, but will also review your medical history, and interview you to help determine if you are an appropriate face or neck lift candidate. Only after speaking with a specialist in facial cosmetic surgery can he/she advise you on your cosmetic options. Best of luck. 

Dr. Chaboki

 

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.
 

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.

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 of reasons, but age in and of itself does not play a role in my recommendations.  Hope this helps.

Thanks for your question.  The short answer is YES!  Age in and of itself is a relative consideration when talking about ones ability to have surgery.  There are 25 year olds who are unhealthy for elective surgery and there are 85 year olds who are fine to have similar procedures.  I would make sure that your primary care doctor feels that you are in good health to have this type of elective surgery then seek a consult from a qualified surgeon.

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.