I am a 73 year old woman who needs a face and neck lift.

Hi, and thank you for your question regarding a facelift and neck lift. Without photos or an in-person consultation it will be more difficult to make the best recommendation. However, based on your age, a facelift may be your best option. Non-invasive treatments will require numerous office visits, provide shorter-lived results, and may not give you the look you want. 
 A full facelift will be more expensive and will have a longer recovery time, but will most likely give you the best and longest-lasting results. A full facelift will address the underlying muscles and support structures of the face, not just the surface skin; and a neck lift would complete the rejuvenation of your facial area. 
 Schedule an in-person consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can recommend the best procedure based on your anatomy and skin condition. Good luck!

At your age, a surgical facelift and necklift will most likely give you the results you want rather than non surgical options. Face lifts can be extensive or more conservative depending upon your goals. One surgical procedure can include a neck lift, lower face lift, and more. There are several noninvasive options for your muffin top. Schedule an in person consultation with a board certified surgeon to get a recommendation for your face and neck.

Here in SW Florida, this is a question I hear virtually every day.  The minimally invasive modalities like energy devices, fillers, and toxins are very goal specific, relatively temporary in duration, and incapable of yielding facelift-like results to a 73 year old.  The clear and best option is a facelift, which will address your jawline, cheek, and neck.  The best way to view your options is to think of the need result that you want, and feel good about it based on the money and time spent.  That answer is definitely a facelift. 

Hello! At 73 it is likely that a surgical lift is the best option for you, although it is difficult to say much more without photographs. Fillers and skin treatments can help volumize the face but will not get rid of sagging jowls and neck skin. There truly is no magic wand that will do what a facelift does. "Invasive" is a term used anytime we cut the skin, but truly a facelift is soft tissue work and in the hands of an experienced surgeon imparts minimal risk. I would recommend a consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon to discuss options to help you meet your goals. Good luck!

It all depends on what you mean by minimally invasive. this morning i did a facelift on a 72 year old. It was considered minimally invasive as it was perform under local anesthesia with some oral sedation. If you wanted a smaller procedure, like a minilift, which would entail a shorter incision around your ears- that could also be done; however, understand that a more minimal procedure will also mean compromising your optimal resultsthere are other options, such as noninvasive devices like ultherapy and others out there that can tighten the skin, however, you would have to have a consultation to discuss the expected results as these devices usually do better for patients in their 40's - 50's.