Can I get a facelift if I had Thermage 6 years ago?

Dear Trustworthy,

Great question—and one I get more often than you'd think as patients consider moving from non-surgical to surgical options.

Yes, you can absolutely still have a facelift after Thermage treatments—even if you had three sessions, and even if they were years ago. In my professional experience, having performed facelifts on patients with a history of Thermage and other energy-based treatments, this does not complicate your facelift procedure.

In Summary:
✅ Yes, you can safely undergo a facelift after Thermage.

You should be able to have a facelift after Thermage. You have waited a signifcant amount of time and any scarring associated with this therapy should have remodeled sufficiently. The soft tissue in the neck may have additional scarring that may make dissection a bit more challenging but should preclude having a face and neck lift.

Thermage is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates collagen production and tightens the skin, but it's much more superficial compared to a surgical facelift.Since your last Thermage session was 6 years ago, the treated tissue has fully healed and regenerated by now. This would not pose a problem for undergoing a facelift today.There’s no increased risk of complications due to your past Thermage treatments.Of course, before proceeding with a facelift, we evaluate skin quality, tissue elasticity, and overall facial anatomy. Previous energy-based procedures like Thermage are usually not an obstacle.Still, an in-person consultation is essential to create a personalized treatment plan that suits your needs.