What is the Best Age to Get a Facelift?

A facelift can help rejuvenate the overall appearance of the face. However, many wonder what the best age is to get a facelift? 

What is a Facelift?

A facelift, also called a rhytidectomy, is a de-aging surgical procedure that can bring back the face’s youthful appearance. Hidden incisions are made in the hairline during a facelift to address the middle to lower part of the face. This technique that Dr. Holley uses minimizes the appearance of any scars from a facelift. 

Often, a traditional facelift can be combined with other procedures such as a necklift or browlift. 

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Deep plane face/necklift, temporal brow lift

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SMAS plication facelift, fat transfer, brow lift

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Deep plane facelift and facial fat transfer

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This 59 year old from Coldwater, Michigan presented with a desire for aesthetic facial enhancement. She chose to undergo browlift and facelift returning fantastic results.

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This 66 year old from Kalamazoo, Michigan presented with severe dermatochalasis and blepharoptosis of the upper eyelids causing visual obstruction. He chose to undergo facelift, necklift, as well as upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

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This 55 year old from Delton, Michigan presented with a desire for comprehensive facial rejuvination. He chose to pursue a plan that included facelift, hairline browlift, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, and limited facial fat transfer.

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How Long Does a Facelift Last? 

While aging will happen regardless, many patients enjoy the results for five years or more after a facelift procedure. Some people opt to have a revision facelift to maintain their results. 

What is the Best Age to Get a Facelift? 

The best age to get a facelift is in the 40+ range. Having a facelift during your forties increases the longevity of your results compared to those who have a facelift in your 50s. 

Patients in their 50s are recommended to have a facelift with other procedures, such as a necklift, to have the best visible results. 

When Can I See the Results From a Facelift? 

A few days after the initial swelling subsides, you will notice the dramatic difference in your appearance from a facelift. Many people often see that the jaw and neckline are the most different. 

Benefits of a Facelift

There are several benefits to having a facelift procedure done: 

• Slims down the appearance of the face and neck
• Can contour the jawline and overall face
• Can appear more bright-eyed and refreshed
• Can minimize the appearance of wrinkles and lines
• Feeling more confident in one’s appearance
• Restores facial volume
• Can change the face shape to be more youthful

Am I a Candidate For a Facelift? 

You may be a candidate for a facelift if you are generally healthy and want to sculpt the bottom two-thirds of your face. You should also be a non-smoker and have realistic expectations and goals about surgery. 

Take the Next Step 

Would you like to learn more about facelifts? Simply fill out the form on this page or call West Michigan Plastic Surgery at (269) 222-1611 to schedule your consultation with Board-Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Holley. Proudly serving western Michigan and the greater Kalamazoo area.