I had a facelift 18 years ago when I was 50. I believe I still look at least 10 years younger. Am I too old to do it again?

Hi, and thanks for
your question. I'm pleased to hear that you got a good result from your first
facelift. As you've already discovered, one of the great things about facelift
surgery is its ability to keep patients looking a decade younger than their
peers even as time passes. However, it's certainly not uncommon for facelift
patients to consider a second surgery several years down the road. When I
evaluate a patient's candidacy for surgery, age is not nearly as important a
factor as overall health. You should be healthy enough to undergo general
anesthesia and not have any conditions or take any medications that affect
bleeding. It's not possible to determine the amount of muscle involvement
required for your second facelift without an in-person consultation. I
recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon near you who is especially
focused on facial rejuvenation. He or she can help you better understand the
details of your potential surgery. Good luck!

Thank you for your question.  Facelift surgery is very common for people in their 60s.  Age is not as much of a factor as overall health.  As long as you don't have any major medical problems, you would be a good candidate.  Revision facelift can safely be performed although depending on the technique of the first surgery, there can be extra scarring to deal with that may make the revision more difficult.  See a facelift specialist who can help turn back the clock for you a second time!  All the best.

Thank you for your great question.Many people ask the same one.If you are healthy and a good candidate,
then there is no reason you could not have another face lift performed.The techniques have changed a lot in 18
years, so your recovery should be a lot faster than it was 18 years ago.Also your surgeon should be able to use the
same incisions so you will have no additional scars and you should have less
bruising because the flap has already been lifted once.You will probably need the SMAS lifted
again, but your surgeon will determine this.Many times a facelift can be performed under local and therefore you
will not have the risk of anesthesia either.Good luck to you.