What is the Best Age to Get a Facelift?

Facelift surgery is one of the most common plastic surgery procedure medical tourist seek in Cancun, Mexico. A facelift is a surgical procedure that increases the youthful appearance due to the surgical tightening of the lower three-fourths of the facial area. A facelift reduces sagging skin and wrinkles and generally restores a more youthful look to one’s appearance. 

Not all faces begin to show signs of aging at the same rate. Heredity, environmental and lifestyle factors have a large effect on our facial appearance, as we grow older. The saggy skin of the jowls, neck and chin-line are the areas that are especially targeted. The scars are well hidden in the hairline or behind the ears

However, starting at around age forty, most faces begin to undergo a change. Features begin to sag as the muscles become weaker and the skin less elastic. Wrinkles and lines begin to form, becoming more apparent on the forehead, near the eyes and around the mouth and neck. The jaw line can disappear into an excess of fat, and droopy skin.

If you’re like most people who are considering a facelift, then you’ve probably wondered if you should undergo the procedure at a certain age. The best age to get a facelift really depends on when your face begins to show noticeable signs of ageing.

The most common age range for this procedure to be performed is from forty years old to sixty years old. The age that is optimum for each person depends on their skin type and its condition. A more drastic result will be achieved on skin needing the most nips and tucks.

Although people in their 40’s and 50’s often see the best results due to their skin still having sufficient elasticity, the optimal age to get a facelift really depends on each person’s individual circumstances. Skin condition and texture are more important factors in determining whether facelift surgery may be beneficial over ones age.

The above said the goal with facial rejuvenation surgery is to preserve and maintain the face, so the sooner the signs of ageing are addressed, the better and more enduring the results are likely to be.

A typical facelift will last 7-10 years, so ideally it is recommended that you should perform a first facelift in mid-40’s to early-50’s, with a secondary “refresher” facelift in your mid-to-late 60’s. Therefore, rather than focusing on a specific age, look for the following signs of aging to determine the best time to seek a facelift:

• Deepening Lines
• Excess Skin
• Sun Damage
• Wrinkling
• Excess Fat Under the Chin
• Folds
• Sagging Tissue in the Face

For your facelift evaluation, there are a few important considerations that must be taken into account. Your skin’s thickness, elasticity, and texture must all be evaluated, as well as your hairline, bone structure, and underlying tissues.

These factors contribute to the final result of your facelift, and are the reason every facelift is different. Book an appointment with the specialist at My Medical Vacation as they will help you fully access the physical factors specific to your circumstances and advise whether a facelift will likely achieve the outcome you desire.