CAN I HAVE A FACELIFT AT 40?

The short answer to this question is maybe. A facelift is a major cosmetic operation when performed properly and on the correct patients. It is not in operation to be taken lightly.

Cosmetic surgery of the face like all of medicine, is dependent upon the diagnosis. A plastic surgeon must evaluate the patient’s suitability for the procedure especially as it pertains to that specific anatomic location in this case the face and neck.

The major telltale signs of aging of the face are the jowls and the neck. Also, of interest is the upper cheek area as it impinges on and creates the nasolabial folds. Most patients at 40 do not exhibit the necessary laxity of the skin of the cheek and neck areas to merit a full facelift. Remember it’s the neck that sags that usually draws the patient’s attention to a need for intervention.

If you feel at age 40 that you would like to improve the position – and I emphasize position as it pertains to skin laxity – then you may be in the realm for a facelift. Once that decision has been made then a full evaluation of the facial needs must be entertained.

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Keep in mind that facelifts, treat skin, fat, and muscle – and therefore is a very comprehensive treatment for facial laxity and rejuvenation. A liposuction is an adjunct tool that is used to reduce facial fat strategically to fully restore the youthful look of the neck and face. Therefore, lipo contouring can be used along with a facelift to achieve maximum results.

More and more patients are beginning to address these antiaging issues earlier in life which if performed properly can help maintain a youthful look throughout life. Keep in mind after a facelift there are a myriad of nonsurgical products and treatments that can help prolong the benefit of a facelift and maintain that glowing smooth wrinkle free facial appearance for both men and women.