What Is The Best Age for a Face Lift?

Find out what age is ideal for Face Lift surgery

Patients often ask, “What is the best age to have a Face Lift?” or the best age to consider an Eyelid Lift or other Facial Rejuvenation Surgery?

So what is the best age to get a Face Lift? There is no set best age as everyone is different. However, there are several benefits to having a Face Lift earlier rather than later.

Face Lift procedures are ideal for those concerned with facial ageing that has already explored non-surgical alternatives.

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  • Your surgery explained
  • How to assess if you are a good candidate.
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  • Answers to most frequently asked questions.
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When Should You Have a Face Lift?

A lot of our communication with others is subtle and non-verbal.  Whilst there’s no best age, many people do find that ageing changes their interactions with others. You may also notice that people react differently as you show more prominent signs of facial ageing.

You can’t stop the clock but you can turn it back a few years (sometimes as much as 8 years) and pause it for awhile. Although you cannot fully turn back the clock, facial rejuvenation surgery often gives you a fresher look.

Further, for some people, getting a Face Lift can help give them a boost in their confidence. This can also have an impact on relationships and interpersonal interactions with others.

Benefits of Face Lift Procedures

The primary benefits of a Face Lift will vary from person to person. It depends on your skin, as well as the specific procedure. However, many patients find having a firmer-looking jaw and smoother face can make a pleasing yet natural difference. This is due to the fact that it is often the sagging jowls or chin and neck area that gives away one’s age.

For some people, signs of ageing may start to interfere with different aspects of their life. This includes self-confidence, relationships and even career prospects. If these are of concern to you, then it might be time to explore your Face Lift options.

Benefits of a Face Lift – Dr Broughton Snell

There is No Best Age to Have a Face Lift

While there is no best age to have a Face Lift, there are some benefits to having a Face Lift at a younger age. Facial ageing varies from person to person, and so, too, will the results of a Face Lift.

A few things to think about in terms of facial rejuvenation procedures include;

  • Ageing is inevitable, but facial ageing affects people in different ways
  • Some decide to have a facelift at a younger age if they feel they have aged more than their peers
  • You may want to explore your surgical options if you hope to restore or maintain a more youthful appearance
  • Surgical options are available if you have tried non-surgical approaches

However, everybody is different and no two people will age the same. Finding your best age for a Face Lift involves; assessments, consideration, and trying non-surgical approaches first.

Step One: How Long Have You Wanted a Face Lift?

  • Have you tried other treatments?
    • Creams
    • Anti-wrinkle injections
    • Dermal fillers
    • Volumising treatments
  • Has this been on your mind for some time?

If conservative treatments are not working for you, or aren’t an option for you, then a surgical Face Lift procedure may end up being your best solution.

Step Two: Get an Individual Assessment with a Specialist Surgeon

An individual assessment needs to be considered in planning for facelift surgery.

 Step Three: Learn How Best to Prepare for Surgery

When it comes to planning for a Face Lift, there are usually a few things to consider for optimal healing and positive outcome.

When you book a consultation with Dr Snell, he and his Patient Care Coordinators can assist you in planning the best time of year for you to have surgery. For example, many patients work their surgery around a slower time at work, or when they have child care and extra help at home.

But events are also part of the planning process for many patients.  Is there a reunion, wedding, anniversary or other special event coming up? Do you want to look a bit younger before you have your next professional photography session? You want to allow enough time to fully heal before a major event or photography session.

3 Reasons it’s Better to Get a Face Lift Earlier Rather Than Later

Dr Broughton Snell describes the reasons it’s better to get a Face Lift at a younger age than when older.  Here’s why…

1. If your appearance is interfering with your lifestyle or career prospects or impacting your self-confidence.

2. If your skin laxity is such that you have jowls; jowls can give you a sad or tired appearance. Your skin texture, collagen and fibroblasts are healthier when you’re young – meaning you’ll tend to get a longer-lasting result than when you’re older.

3. When you are younger, smaller surgical corrections may get you better, longer-lasting results than more extensive surgery procedures when you are older.

Am I Too Old for a Face Lift?

Finally, Face Lifts can be performed at almost any age as long as your health allows. If you’re a healthy patient or a suitable candidate for surgery, you can have a Face Lift. But many people find they have chronic illnesses as they get older, are on more medications or have slower healing capacity. This may be another reason why having a Face Lift younger might be beneficial for some patients.  Put simply, they heal a bit more readily or have fewer risks of poor healing.

To summarize the benefits of an early age Face Lift

  1. An early Face Lift can improve your facial appearance if you’re unhappy with how you look (or if signs of ageing seem to be impacting your career choices, relationships or confidence levels);
  2. You may be able to choose a less extensive procedure than if you wait until your skin laxity or other signs of facial ageing are quite severe;
  3. You can typically get a longer-lasting result that you’ll enjoy for longer.

Are you considering a Face Lift or Neck Lift or Eyelid Lift?

If you are interested in having a Faceliftneck lifteyelid surgery or other facial enhancement surgery, Dr Snell will be happy to discuss your concerns and options with you. He is known for giving patients sound, honest advice. You will appreciate his extensive knowledge, his caring, friendly and empathetic nature, and his dedication to post-surgery patient care excellence as you heal from your procedure.

Dr Broughton Snell Plastic Surgeon

Dr Broughton Snell
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Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne Victoria

Dr Snell is a Melbourne Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon providing a wide range of services from skin cancer and hand surgery to cosmetic surgery for the face, nose, breast and body.

Mr Snell is able to care for both public and private patients in Melbourne hospitals.