What’s the Best Age for a Facelift?
Seeing a tired, aged reflection in the mirror can be unsettling at any age and may lead you to wonder if a facelift is right for you. The aging process affects everyone differently, so there are no hard and fast rules about what age is the right time to think about getting a facelift. Many men and women find themselves wondering if they’re too young for a facelift if they haven’t yet reached their older age. Here’s why age isn’t necessarily the primary consideration in whether it’s time to schedule your facelift.
The Best Facelift Candidate
Thanks to the existence of so many highly effective nonsurgical anti-aging treatments, many people are able to minimize their visible signs of aging without surgery. However, some of the more advanced aspects of facial aging are beyond the scope of what injectables or laser treatments can address. If you’re concerned with prominent jowls, severely sagging facial skin or “turkey neck,” you may be a candidate for a facelift. To truly determine your candidacy for the procedure, schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon who can evaluate whether the visible symptoms of age on your face and neck would respond well to a facelift or if another procedure might be better suited for you.
Maintain a Conservative Approach
Overly aggressive facelifts deliver the dreaded “wind tunnel,” overdone appearance that makes it obvious that you’ve had work done. No matter your age, your goal with a facelift should be to look like a younger, refreshed and rejuvenated version of yourself, but keep in mind that a facelift won’t make you look 25 again. Be realistic in your goals and work with a surgeon who uses a conservative approach to ensure you’ll get beautiful results that are both subtle and natural looking.