{"id":11303,"date":"2020-09-01T16:17:19","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T16:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/?p=11303"},"modified":"2020-09-01T16:17:19","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T16:17:19","slug":"what-is-the-appropriate-age-for-a-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/what-is-the-appropriate-age-for-a-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the appropriate age for a facelift?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Fast Facelift Facts:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facelifts are the <\/span><b>5th most popular<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cosmetic surgery in America.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Daily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, somewhere in the United States, 338 people undergo the procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>10%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are male (2019)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>90%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are female (2019)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>&lt; 1%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are between ages 20-29 (348)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>2%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are between ages 30-39 (1,903)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>32%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are between ages 40-54 (39,559)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>66%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of facelift patients are age 55 and above (81,875)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often wonder if they\u2019re at an appropriate age for a facelift. As a facelift is an elective cosmetic procedure, rather than a required medical one, there\u2019s not always a particularly magic number for the age at which you\u2019re best suited for a facelift. We all interact with the elements differently and experience aging differently, so some of us display considerable signs of aging as early as or late 20s or early 30s, which others manage to stave off until they\u2019re in their late 40s and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But let\u2019s face it. If you find yourself wondering whether you might be a suitable facelift candidate, you\u2019re very likely at least at a stage where an in-person consultation with Dr. Brian Heil, MD, FACS, would be very helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors contribute to how fast you age, including your genetics, your profession, your exposure to the sun and pollutants, as well as various other factors. With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at the age when most individuals opt for a mini-facelift or a full-facelift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>When do most people get a mini-facelift?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mini-facelift is a slightly less intensive form of a facelift. It\u2019s a procedure in which your surgeon creates fewer and smaller incisions to lift your skin in specific regions. A mini-facelift is suitable for people who want to treat minor or early signs of aging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since mini-facelifts best address less advanced signs of aging, they\u2019re most suitable for patients between 30 and 40 years old. You could get a mini-facelift in your late 20s or late 40s, depending on your skin\u2019s condition, however this isn\u2019t common.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>When do most people get a full facelift?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A facelift produces more dramatic results than a mini-facelift. During the full facelift procedure, your surgeon removes the excess skin tissues and pulls the skin upwards to smoothen out all the wrinkles and creases, making your skin appear taut and youthful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since facelifts address major signs of aging, they\u2019re most suitable for patients with more pronounced signs of aging, often those above about 50-years-old. However, if you have major signs of aging at a younger age, you can also opt for a full-facelift earlier, depending on your skin condition. In fact, studies have shown that younger patients are often more satisfied with their facelift than older patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Am I a suitable candidate for a facelift?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, whether you\u2019re a suitable candidate for a facelift depends on your specific skin condition and expectations. Most mini-facelift patients are in their 30s or 40s, and most full-facelift patients are over 50 years old. However, you can opt for a facelift at any stage before that age as well. If you are unhappy with your current appearance, want to tighten your skin, remove wrinkles and restore a more youthful appearance, a facelift may be right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a good candidate for a facelift if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are in good health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to make your skin look younger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are realistic about your expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand that a facelift has a protracted recovery period<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fast Facelift Facts: Facelifts are the 5th most popular cosmetic surgery in America. Daily, somewhere in the United States, 338 people undergo the procedure. &nbsp; 10% of facelift patients are male (2019) 90% of facelift patients are female (2019) &nbsp; &lt; 1% of facelift patients are between ages 20-29 (348) 2% of facelift patients are &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierplasticsurgerypa.com\/blog\/what-is-the-appropriate-age-for-a-facelift\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What is the appropriate age for a facelift?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What is the appropriate age for a facelift? - Premier Plastic Surgery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fast Facelift Facts: Facelifts are the 5th most popular cosmetic surgery in America. 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