Is 49-year-old woman too young for a Face-lift?

As the other Surgeons have answered so far, there is no set age.  You should find several Board Certified Plastic surgeons who have practices that regularly perform facial surgery.  I have performed facial surgery on patients from 42-76 years old for their first surgery.  Do your homework online.  Speak to previous patients, go to the consults you are comfortable with.  Look for the surgeon with great work, you relate to and understands your goals.  When you have facial rejuvenation surgery, I tell patients we should turn the clock back 7-10 years.  You will always continue to age from there, but not catch up.  All the areas that you mentioned can be treated in one procedure to minimize your downtime.  Good luck in your research,Dr. Schwartz

The age at which different people have a facelift depends on many factors including genetics, sun exposure, smoking hisotyr, medical history, etc.  Typically face lifts last between 5-10 years, also dependent on genetics and your tissue integrity. 

Hi.  In response to your second question: No, studies show that facelifts have a limited duration, usually about 8-10 years.  But the facelifted patient still looks better than their unoperated peers, even 10 years down the road.As for the best time to have a facelift, if you are healthy, but are noticing changes in your face related to sagging or drooping of the skin, with prominent nasolabial folds, jowls, or neck laxity - it's perfectly reasonable to have a facelift now.Best to see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the options.All the best,

Thanks for your
question. Age49 is certainly not
too young for a facelift. When I see a patient who is considering some sort of
facial rejuvenation, I'm usually quick to remind him or her that aging is a
completely unique process for everyone. Everyone ages in ways and at rates that
are different from one another, so there are no official age limits for
surgery. Based on your concerns, it does sound like you may benefit from a full
facelift at this point, as well as possible treatments for the upper part of
your face. However, the only way to know for sure is via an in-person
consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

The optimal time for a facelift is if you truly have droopy eyelids, jowling, and loss of skin laxity in
your face. In these types of patients fillers no longer work and it is time to do a True “Lift” and “Fill”
Facial rejuvenation. This should be done
in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with expertise in this
procedure as well
as understanding the science of aging to allow you to have a natural looking
result.

Nothing lasts a lifetime.. Without photos it is difficult to evaluate what you are  a candidate for. If you have excess skin in your upper lids- you can have upper blepahroplasty, as well as facelift- if you have excess skin . It is best to seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person consultation. For more info re/facelift- you can view this link:

There is no set age for a facelift, and there are many non-surgical options available.  When you have a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, the doctor will explain what the best option is for your situation.It is impossible to know exactly how long a facelift will last.  Many factors including the type of facelift, your body, your sun exposure, and your genes affect how long facelifts last for.  Most patients I have seen remain satisfied with their lifts for about 15 years.  However, because you continue to age, a facelift will not last forever.  Again, a consultation with a qualified surgeon will help you determine the best time for a facelift and what your other options are.Good luck!

You are certainly not too old for facelift. I actually recommend that patients have a facelift before they start feeling the effects of aging and loss of elasticity. It can keep you looking younger for longer.Please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about your options.All the best,

Age 49 is not necessarily too old or too young for facelift. The problems need to be assessed and the potential solutions made clear to the patient. Only if the trade-off is worth it to the patient should surgery be undertaken.

Hello! Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help! The facelift procedure is an excellent method for shaping the fave and create a sculpted face and jawline as well tightening the laxity of your skin and soft tissue. This will rid much of the wrinkles and laxity while adding volume to your face which has been lost with normal facial aging. abdomen after the procedure. It is a popular procedure for facial rejuvenation and restoration of a more youthful and invigorated appearance that will last for several years. Women of all ages are candidates for these surgical procedures. There is a trend for younger patients to do smaller procedures at earlier ages and maintain the appearance, rather than a drastic result later in life which is very noticeable. Short scar and mini facelifts are excellent for those who need mild to moderate tightening. It has the benefits of a shorter scar, shorter downtime, with a very natural result by lifting Ina vertical direction. The traditional facelift is also an excellent modality with a more conventional tightening of both the skin and underlying tissue as well. Both should address the jawline and the cheek areas to add fullness. Fat grafting has also been a wonderful adjunct to add fullness into the cheeks, malar area, and periorbital region. Other procedures that are commonly performed together are with the blepharoplasty, brow lift, mid-face lift, and neck lift. You should consult with a plastic surgeon well-versed with facial aesthetic surgery at anytime to go over options in order to assist you in deciding which procedure(s) would be right for you. Best wishes!

I have performed many facelifts in patients under 50.  It really depends on the particular situation.  A facelift should last at least ten years.  After a facelift you will continue to age at a normal rate.  But if you want it and are a good candidate, I say go for it.