We are big proponents of taking steps to enhance your appearance and quality of life at nearly any age. A facelift is one of the best ways men and women can take years off their appearance and improve their overall self-confidence.
Many patients worry about how to know they’re ready for surgery and wonder, “what is the best age for a facelift?” The truth is, there’s no “perfect” age or clear-cut answer. That threshold is different for each person, but it usually comes when someone decides their appearance no longer matches how vibrant and young they feel.
We’re here to support your rejuvenation goals at whatever age you decide to take action. To give you an idea of what to expect, let’s take a closer look at what facial rejuvenation may look like during your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
Minimizing Aging in Your 30s
Today, patients are more proactive than ever about preventing early signs of aging, also known as prejuvenation. Beginning in your 30s, your skin gradually produces less collagen and elastin. When this occurs, you probably aren’t ready for invasive facelift surgery, but nonsurgical options such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, EMFACE®, and Forma can help minimize further signs of aging.
Should I Get a Facelift at 40?
Once you reach your 40s, you may notice more moderate aging symptoms, such as:
- Fine lines, wrinkles, or folds around the nose and mouth
- Loss of volume in the cheeks
- Jowls
One or more of these concerns typically make your 40s the best age for a mini facelift or a minimally invasive procedure like Ellacor®, Renuvion®, Submental Liposuction, or Morpheus8.
A mini facelift uses the smallest incisions possible to reduce signs of aging. It’s often an ideal approach for patients who want subtle facial rejuvenation with minimal scarring and downtime. How long does a mini facelift last? A mini facelift usually lasts about 5 to 10 years, but results are more limited compared to a surgical facelift.
A Facelift at 50: What To Expect
During your 50s, the signs of aging become more visible. Most patients share these concerns:
- Deep creases and wrinkles
- Advanced sagging and jowls
- More diminished volume, especially in the cheeks and under the eyes
Facelifts using the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) technique are commonly performed at this stage. Using a more invasive approach, we separate the deep underlying tissue and lift it to provide internal support. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the skin is redraped. This procedure typically takes 4 to 6 hours and requires a longer recovery, but results are more transformative. How long does a facelift last in your 50s? You can expect your facelift to last about 10 years, especially if you take good care of your skin.
Getting a Facelift in Your 60s & Beyond
Women and men in their 60s and older often require comprehensive facial rejuvenation. We may recommend combining facelift surgery with other surgical and nonsurgical procedures to address multiple concerns. These may include:
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to refresh drooping or puffy eyes or sunken-looking under-eyes.
- Forehead/brow lift to correct horizontal forehead lines or deep furrow lines between the eyebrows.
- Neck lift with liposuction to correct vertical neck bands, neck sagging, and “turkey” neck.
- Injectables such as BOTOX and dermal fillers treat wrinkles, folds, and creases and add volume to the face.
Patients in their 60s and 70s who are in good overall health can safely benefit from facelift surgery. However, they may require additional recovery time and periodic touch-ups to maintain their youthful-looking results.
The Takeaway: The Best Age For Facial Rejuvenation
It’s never too early or too late to look and feel your best. We tailor your treatment plan to suit your age, individual goals, and degree of skin laxity to give you natural-looking and long-lasting results. We encourage you to request a consultation online or call us at (239) 262-5662 to schedule an appointment.
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