I understand some doctors believe that a lady should wait until the menopause to have a facelift because most of the changes will shows after this. That is why I am concern about to have it done or not. If I have it now, I guess I will need one more on 7 year? This is true or not? Thank you !
Answer: Timing of a facelift
As each person is unique and displays aging according to their anatomy and heredity, there is no ideal time for a face lift. When your appearance is concerning you, then it is the appropriate time for you to consider it. A face lift should "last" about 7 - 10 years but this also depends on several factors such as smoking history, sun exposure etc. To continue to appear rejuvenated, you likely will need additional work done in the future. This may only be volume restoration with fillers to maintain the plump full look of youth
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Answer: Timing of a facelift
As each person is unique and displays aging according to their anatomy and heredity, there is no ideal time for a face lift. When your appearance is concerning you, then it is the appropriate time for you to consider it. A face lift should "last" about 7 - 10 years but this also depends on several factors such as smoking history, sun exposure etc. To continue to appear rejuvenated, you likely will need additional work done in the future. This may only be volume restoration with fillers to maintain the plump full look of youth
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April 1, 2011
Answer: Doing your facelift early versus late.
There isn't a perfect age for doing a first face lift. But weigh these options and considerations:
The earlier you do your lift, the more years you have to enjoy it.
Unanticipated medical issues may be in your future, and you may not medically "qualify" as a patient. I have had patients who waited till the "right age" and then they needed to be placed on blood thinners for a medical concern. After that, all we can do in injections.
Do it now, it goes "under the radar" of your friends. It's easier to keep private issues private.
I was trained in the east and west coasts, and the mentality is different from east to west. We do things earlier here (West) and I happen to agree with that mentality.
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April 1, 2011
Answer: Doing your facelift early versus late.
There isn't a perfect age for doing a first face lift. But weigh these options and considerations:
The earlier you do your lift, the more years you have to enjoy it.
Unanticipated medical issues may be in your future, and you may not medically "qualify" as a patient. I have had patients who waited till the "right age" and then they needed to be placed on blood thinners for a medical concern. After that, all we can do in injections.
Do it now, it goes "under the radar" of your friends. It's easier to keep private issues private.
I was trained in the east and west coasts, and the mentality is different from east to west. We do things earlier here (West) and I happen to agree with that mentality.
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January 31, 2011
Answer: Facelift is OK when needed - whether at 45 or any other age
You are a candidate for a facelift when you have age-related changes that a qualified plastic surgeon can correct. This may occur at virtually any age from the 30s up.
The age at which a patient is a candidate will depend on what they have inherited from their parents, the state of their health, changes in their weight, their level of sun exposure and whether they have been a smoker.
Facelift surgery does not halt the aging process. You will continue to age normally, and may want another facelift when you're no longer pleased by what you see in the mirror.
Some believe erroneously that once they have had a facelift, they must 'maintain' it with further operations. This is not the case - you don't ever need to have another procedure unless you wish to do so.
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January 31, 2011
Answer: Facelift is OK when needed - whether at 45 or any other age
You are a candidate for a facelift when you have age-related changes that a qualified plastic surgeon can correct. This may occur at virtually any age from the 30s up.
The age at which a patient is a candidate will depend on what they have inherited from their parents, the state of their health, changes in their weight, their level of sun exposure and whether they have been a smoker.
Facelift surgery does not halt the aging process. You will continue to age normally, and may want another facelift when you're no longer pleased by what you see in the mirror.
Some believe erroneously that once they have had a facelift, they must 'maintain' it with further operations. This is not the case - you don't ever need to have another procedure unless you wish to do so.
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Answer: Facelift and then a need for more? The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes, you will probably "need" another facelift in the future if you desire to continue looking good and agin gracefully. Your face will not stop aging and so you will eventually probably get to the point of dissatisfaction but every patient is different. No, you will necessarily "have" to do another one just because of a previous one. You will continue to age normally and can let your appearance go if you no longer have an issue with it.
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Answer: Facelift and then a need for more? The answer to your question is yes and no. Yes, you will probably "need" another facelift in the future if you desire to continue looking good and agin gracefully. Your face will not stop aging and so you will eventually probably get to the point of dissatisfaction but every patient is different. No, you will necessarily "have" to do another one just because of a previous one. You will continue to age normally and can let your appearance go if you no longer have an issue with it.
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December 7, 2016
Answer: The Lasting Effects of a Facelift On average the surgical #results last between 4 and 7 years. However, people vary so much from one another, an exact time is difficult to provide. If you wish, you may repeat the procedure at that time. There is always an improvement compared to not having the procedure as the #aging process continues to progress throughout the future. Patients, with very loose skin will occasionally experience sagging earlier and it may be seen as soon as one year later. Such may require a secondary procedure to tighten the loose skin.
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December 7, 2016
Answer: The Lasting Effects of a Facelift On average the surgical #results last between 4 and 7 years. However, people vary so much from one another, an exact time is difficult to provide. If you wish, you may repeat the procedure at that time. There is always an improvement compared to not having the procedure as the #aging process continues to progress throughout the future. Patients, with very loose skin will occasionally experience sagging earlier and it may be seen as soon as one year later. Such may require a secondary procedure to tighten the loose skin.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: You may want a second facelift, or you may not Facelift results can last for ten years or beyond if you take good care of your skin and lead a healthy lifestyle. The face does continue to age, but generally, if you have a facelift at 45 you will still look younger and better at 55 than you would had you not had the facelift. If you feel that the effects of age are too much, you may decide to have a second facelift in five, ten, or fifteen years, but the choice is entirely yours. If you are a candidate for a facelift and are psychologically ready for it at 45, there is no reason to wait until after menopause. I suggest visiting a board-certified, expert facial plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss your goals and come up with the best treatment plan.
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January 28, 2016
Answer: You may want a second facelift, or you may not Facelift results can last for ten years or beyond if you take good care of your skin and lead a healthy lifestyle. The face does continue to age, but generally, if you have a facelift at 45 you will still look younger and better at 55 than you would had you not had the facelift. If you feel that the effects of age are too much, you may decide to have a second facelift in five, ten, or fifteen years, but the choice is entirely yours. If you are a candidate for a facelift and are psychologically ready for it at 45, there is no reason to wait until after menopause. I suggest visiting a board-certified, expert facial plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss your goals and come up with the best treatment plan.
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