Facelifts are cosmetic procedures that offer the chance to regain a more youthful look by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, removing extra skin, and even shifting pockets of fat around the face. 

This type of facial plastic surgery has always been seen as an option reserved for those in their 60s, and while facelifts are still popular for that age group, younger people are also choosing this procedure. Learn more about the benefits a facelift offers for various age groups. 

STARTING EARLY: FACELIFTS IN YOUR 40S

In the United States, 34% of all facial plastic surgery procedures are performed on people under 54. One of the benefits of starting early with this kind of procedure is that the results tend to last longer.

In your 40s, your skin still has substantial flexibility, so the results you get from a facelift are not as dramatic as they would be if you waited another decade. For many, that’s a crucial benefit. 

Getting a facelift in your 40s is a good idea, especially if you have jowls. Jowls only get more noticeable with time, so a procedure like a mini facelift allows you to get a refreshed look that can last for 10 to 15 years without requiring a full facelift. 

CHOOSING A FACELIFT IN YOUR 50S

The typical age for people who want to get a facelift is somewhere in their 50s. That is when wrinkles can become prominent enough to bother you and when sagging skin might make you look older. 

If you had a facelift in your 40s, having a second one in your 50s offers even better results. If you’ve never had one, your 50s are an excellent time to address the signs of aging that concern you. 

In your 50s, you’ll have a clear idea of the problem areas. For most, the jawline, cheeks, and forehead can be where they see the most sagging and wrinkles, making a full facelift the perfect choice. Volume loss in areas like the cheeks tends to become a worry in your 50s, so a facial surgery procedure is useful in shifting fat that may have moved. 

Your eyes can be another concern when you enter your 50s. You may see drooping skin or bags, and a facelift helps address those issues to give you a wide-eyed and more refreshed appearance. 

WAITING UNTIL YOUR 60S FOR A FACELIFT

Life can get in the way of your plans, and you may not have had a chance to get the procedure you wanted until you enter your 60s. For many who are in good health, it can be a good option. 

In your 60s, wrinkles and sagging become more prominent. Your neck may be affected, as well, with folds of skin that bother you and make you look older than you feel. You may have noticed your skin has become thinner and that the fullness of your cheeks has disappeared. 

Dr. Apo can address all of those concerns with a facelift. 

GET A MORE YOUTHFUL LOOK WITH DR. APO

If you’re not happy with the signs of aging you may see when you look in the mirror, you can do something about it. Dr. Apo offers facelifts and necklifts for people with wrinkles, sagging skin, volume loss, and other facial and neck concerns. 

Call Dr. Apo today to schedule a consultation for a facelift with an expert facial plastic surgeon.