What Is the Best Age for a Facelift?
Putting your best face forward involves keeping the signs of aging at bay. However, even if you are on top of skin care methods for preserving your facial appearance, the development of wrinkles and sagging skin are eventually unavoidable. To combat these negative physical effects, many men and women often turn to cosmetic procedures and undergo facelift surgery.
When Dr. Wald’s patients visit The Aesthetic Institute for their consultation, a question they often ask is, “What is the best age for a facelift?”
The truth is, there is no particular age that is best to undergo facelift surgery since the aging process affects everyone differently. Rather than having facelift surgery performed at an exact age, you should aim to have a facelift done when one or more of the following conditions develop:
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Sagging in the midface and lower face
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Creases around the eyes, nose, and mouth
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Loss of muscle tone in the lower cheeks (jowls)
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Excess skin and fat under the chin
At his practice, Dr. Wald performs various facelift techniques that are specifically tailored to meet each patient’s individualized needs.
Traditional Facelift
A traditional facelift is performed using incisions that start at the temples, extend down around the ears, and end in the hairline of the lower scalp. In some cases, an incision may also be made underneath the chin. Excess skin and fat are removed while the cheek muscles are repositioned to eliminate wrinkles, creases, and sagging skin.
Mini Facelift
Unlike a traditional facelift, this method focuses solely on the midface. Incisions are made at the temples that extend down around the ear but not into the hairline. Excess skin and fat are removed, and the remaining skin is redraped to reveal a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Endoscopic Facelift
This method is carried out in almost the same way that a regular facelift is performed. However, an endoscope (small camera with a light) is inserted through the incisions to give the surgeon better vision throughout the procedure.
The facelift technique that is best for you will be determined after Dr. Wald evaluates you and your aesthetic goals during your personalized consultation.
To restore a rejuvenated appearance to your face, we encourage you to contact our Orange County practice today. Please call (888) 401-2806 or feel free to fill out our online contact form. Dr. Robert Wald is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and looks forward to helping you attain a more youthful appearance with lasting results.