Best Age for First Facelift?

You're right to suggest that
waiting to undergo facelift until physical aging is advanced is not ideal.
However, it's important to note that each person is different. Genetics and a
host of lifestyle factors can determine the rate at which we age -- so while 60
may be too late for some, it may be right in the "sweet spot" for
others. I hope this answers your question.

Facelifts are an incredible procedure that can turn back the hands of time. Facelifts can be done ina wide range of patients in there forties to in there eighties. The correct time depends on several factors,such as weight loss and current health condition.

Facelift timing is a balance between doing it young enough that you can enjoy it during the prime years of your life, and also not having the surgery before you need it. The best way to determine this is to have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. I have many patients that come in for a facelift and I tell them that they are not ready to have it yet as we can achieve their aesthetic goals with Botox and fillers. Once we cannot reach their goals with fillers and Botox we progress to a facelift. This stepwise manor allows patients to be treat in an individualized fashion.

Facelifts can be done for a variety of reasons from restoring the volume that has been lost to improving your neck contour. Discuss these concerns with your surgeon so that he or she can help guide you to the best timing of having your facelift.

That’s an excellent and frequently asked question by many patients. Typically, patients used to have facelifts in their mid 50s and into their sixties. However, the recent trend has been to have the procedure at an early stage in order to prevent these aging changes of becoming advanced. While also making it less obvious that the patient underwent cosmetic surgery because the effects will not be as drastic and instead, the patient will look rejuvenated and will have a much more natural appearance. However, ultimately, plastic surgery is definitely a very personal choice that should not be taken lightly and that is something that you do for yourself and you decide what will improve your quality of life.

I agree that the best time to do a facelift is at a younger age. The skin is relatively tighter and healthier. It will also give you a chance for a longer longevity of the facelift.
Imperative to when to do it, is how to care for your skin pre and postop. I urge my patients to be evaluated by my aesthetician to get started on a pre-op regiment to be modified and continued postop.
There are other adjunctive procedures to be done to improve the healing and result. These can be done at the end fo the surgery (face/neck, eyes forehead, etc):
Fraxel Repair
PRP injection and microneedling followed by O2/liquid vitamins and minerals sprayed on the tissue.
All of this will make the first facelift last longer! Good luck!

Great question and this is something I am asked a lot. I always tell patients that they know its right for them when they are ready. When they are bothered enough and want to make a change. What I have found over the years is that younger is better. As you age you loose elasticity, you require more lifting and tightening and your results can be more dramatic. A lot of my patients do not want everyone to know they had a lift, and they prefer to do the procedure younger. With that being said, honestly, whenever you feel like you would like the procedure is a great start to know when you should have it done. 

Great Question - Depends on your genetics, sun exposure, smoking history, and the degree of youth you want to maintain.I have performed facelifts on patients in their late 30's who needed it, and looked fabulous.  They lasted a long time and were very happy to have done it.  I find the best age for many women is their late 40's and early 50's - before having really deep permanent folds.  Most patients do not mind getting older as long as they look younger than everyone they know.For those that want to wait until their late 50's and early 60's - the use of fillers, botox, lasers, and skin care can help delay the need for surgery.

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 procedure for you.

The damage to the skin, genetics,  and lifestyle(ie smoking) all play important roles in choosing the type of facelift.

So a minimally invasive facelift in a 40yo is very different than a more aggressive approach to sundamaged skin in a 70 yo patient.

That’s a great question! Genetics and your personal lifestyle are the greatest factors in facial aging. Regardless of age, a person with facial skin laxity and volume loss may be a good candidate for a facelift. Some people prefer to have even mild aging changes treated surgically or non-surgically, starting in their 30s or 40s, while others wait until their 50s or later. The sooner you begin your facial rejuvenation journey, the better. In your youth, skincare is a priority. Then you may consider nonsurgical options such as fillers or neurotoxins. When you finally decide on surgery, you will have a better result if you’ve been taking care of your skin since your youth. From a medical standpoint, while most patients who have a facelift are in their 50s and 60s, there is no age limit for this procedure. A patient who goes through early menopause or a massive weight loss journey may benefit from a facelift in their early 40s, while a healthy and active 80-year-old may still be a good surgical candidate. Your surgeon will base your personal timetable on your goals, circumstances, and health. As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!

The most appropriate time to consider a facelift is when premature sagging or skin excess visible on your face, neck or brow starts to impair your self-esteem and confidence. This is usually between the ages of 40 and 65 years, but it may be earlier or later. Once these changes have set in, there are a number of logical reasons why it is beneficial to perform surgery earlier rather than unnecessarily delay it. This is because delaying surgery can cause unnecessary loss of skin texture in the future and becomes a concern, or, when delayed, the surgery required becomes more involved and anaesthesia can become more of a risk. Performing surgery earlier means that the required changes will be more subtle

Thanks for the question. There's no age limit or ideal age for Facelift. However, patients must be over 18 years of age.

When is the ideal time for a facelift?   The short  answer - for most patients it’s in their 50's.
Of course it is not as simple as that. Everyone ages at a different rate, depending on their life style, genetics and general health.  In my 30 year experience as a facelift surgeon, having performed thousands of facelifts I have developed certain specific guidelines. 

If the patient has determined that she or he will undergo a facelift at some point in their life, than the ideal time for a facelift is whenever I see some specific signs of aging in their face that represent certain underlying anatomic changes.

For most patients that happens at some point in their 50's.  In these patients the first facelift can result in a natural and beautiful result that can last for many years.

Seek out an experienced and talented facelift expert for an in person evaluation to determine if you are ready for your first facelift.