At age 72, is it too late in life to have a FaceTite procedure? Is there an alternative to address jowls and slackened skin?

Hello Carol,Excellent question.  We find that FaceTite® works best on patients in their 40s and 50s with early aging changes.  But there can be improvement in older patients, sometimes to the point of about 30% of a surgical lower face- and neck-lift.That being said, I would recommend an in-person consultation to evaluate the areas of concern and determine what level of improvement you want to achieve.Best wishes,Dr. Jay

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your great question. In short, 72 is not too old to have facetite. Given the right skin type you could have a favorable outcome with a less invasive procedure and little downtime. You would need to have a consult to assess your skin and decide if facetite is the right procedure for you. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients and accurate idea of what their final result will look like. It allows our surgeon to work closely with our patients to achieve the best result possible. Good luck!

You would really have to have a consultation and be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon that performs both facelift and FaceTite procedures.  As you get older your skin loses its elasticity and many times a face and neck lift are better options.  Without a picture it is difficult to comment on your specific situation.  I have done FaceTite on patient's in their 70's and have had nice improvement but they are generally patient's who are not great operative candidates due to other conditions.  Make a consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs both procedures. Take Care.Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS

Thank you for your question. FaceTite is a great procedure for anyone wanting the dramatic results of a facelift without the downtime of surgery. It is difficult to say without a photo.  I recommend getting a in person consultation with a board-certified dermatologist.