Should I Lose Weight Before a Facelift?

Part of the aging process is not only loose skin in the neck and jawline, but volume loss. As you lose weight, you will see changes in your face that equate to aging. Rather than regaining weight, you could consider re-volumization. There are many options including fillers, fat transfer and even cheek implants. I would recommend you talk to specialist in Facial Plastic Surgery to discuss your specific case.

Stable weight best for most cosmetic surgery including facelifts
In general  it is best to be at your stable long term weight to reduce the probability for revision surgery. It makes little or no sense to loose or gain weight for a surgical procedure including Facelift unless you can maintain that weight for many years or it is a relatively small amount (plus or minus 5 pounds). This is because if you lose fat that is supportting your facial skin it will tend to sag especially if you don't have good skin elasticisity (most facelift patients)

It would be prudent to be within 10-15% of your ideal bodyweight before any type of facial or body rejuvenation surgery as this will allow you to maximize your result.

Many patients ask me if they should lose weight before a facelift. If it's a matter of losing twenty pounds, it simply will not make any difference. Having the facelift performed in and of itself will make you look like you've lost weight. Losing an additional twenty pounds after the facelift should not cause it to sag. I say go for it now and enjoy the new you.

It is in any case desireble to loss all possible weight before any plastic surgery procedure but not everybody can do that.  When the patient get spable in the weight  loss  the surgery can be executed and the patient will be satified.  Also the disposition of the fat in the body is diferent in everybody and some patient even when they are not  obese the have deformities like doble chin than make them look hevier than what the BMI is  so this surgery will carrect that problem. 

Thanks for asking a great question.  The simple answer is that you can proceed with a Facelift right now if you like, as long as you understand several things.  1) A Facelift on a patient at ideal body weight is technically easier, and the healing process is faster, 2) The results tend to be more dramatic when a  patient is at ideal body weight, 3) In a patient above ideal body weight, a Facelift can make you appear as if you have lost weight, especially if the neck is contoured with proficiency, 4) A patient always heals better when the body's caloric needs are met; the perioperative period is not a great time to fast.  You are lucky to have the motivation and self discipline to lose the weight.  In my practice, I sometimes encounter patients who would like to lose weight but cannot, yet still fit within the category whereby Facelift is a reasonable consideration. I encourage you to have a frank discussion with your Internist and Surgeon, review your goals, and make an informed choice.

Congratulations on the weight loss! First, do not make any major changes to your face as your weight continues to improve. Once your weight has stabilized, then you can face lift surgery, if it's appropriate.

The face naturally changes in appearance as a direct result of changes in weight. The face may loose signs of youth by loosing volume during weight loss. Treatment may include cosmetic surgery, such as a face lift. However, facial enhancement may be with fat transfer or Sculptra injections into the face to restore balance.

Speak with a plastic surgeon now to perform a comprehensive evaluation and to discuss your options in-person. Cosmetic treatment may possibly be initiated now and continued during your weight loss, with cosmetic surgery once weight more stable.

It is ok to proceed with a facelift. To optimize the results of your facelift, it would not be necessary to lose more weight. Thank you for the question, and best of luck to you.

There is a balance between too much and not enough fat in the face. See an experienced facelift surgeon who can examine your skin and fat and tell you which is best for YOU!

It is true that as you gain or lose weight, your face can change dramatically.  Everyone looks better with more volume in their face - it is more natural and youthful.  If you lose another 20 lbs., you will definetely see a big difference in your face.  The question is whether a facelift will help improve restore the lost volume or not.  There are ways to do this with specific fat rearrangement, grafting, etc., but would be something to discuss with your surgeon.  Everyone has different techniques, and you want to have an accurate idea of how your facial volume is going to be restored is you do lose more weight.  I hope this helps.