If I have a face lift before I reach my ideal weight, how will that affect my results when I lose the weight? (Photo)

Thanks for your question, and kudos
to you for considering your long-term results before undergoing a facelift.
Unfortunately, there is no way to predict with 100% accuracy what will happen
to your face if you lose weight after your lift. If you usually see a lot of
changes in your face when you lose or gain weight, postponing your procedure may
be a good idea. However, if your face tends to stay relatively the same
regardless of your weight, you'll probably maintain your facelift results well.
If you're still unsure, it's best to err on the side of caution and reach your
goal weight before pursuing any cosmetic procedure. Best of luck with your
decision!

 Weight loss may cause relapse of excess skin, more apparent in the neck region.  If only slight weigth loss it should be fine but 30 lbs is significant; therefore, I would recommend waiting until you meet your weight loss goals. 

Dear grandmana,Thank you for your question.  It is certainly true that loosing significant amount of weight can cause facial skin to sag.  However, I did not find it to be a problem after a facelift.  Most current facelifts techniques remove a fair amount of fat to improve the contour of the face and neck.  Once the fat is removed and the skin (SMAS) tightened weight loss can not create sagging.  Best of luck!Dr. Konstantin