Potential Reasons Why Patients Over 50 May Choose To Undergo A Facelift

While there isn’t a specific age for getting a facelift, patients over 50 may start considering this cosmetic surgical procedure to rejuvenate their appearance. With the natural-skin ageing process, the skin goes through some changes that may greatly affect how patients feel about how they look. 

In this blog, Artiste Plastic Surgery shares reasons why older patients might potentially opt for a facelift.

To tighten skin around the face and neck

As early as 40 years old, people may experience significant physical changes in the face and body. It becomes more prominent as they approach 50 due to loss of skin laxity, resulting in loose skin, loss of volume, and developing wrinkles and jowls. 

Through the process of lifting sagging facial skin, trimming excess skin and wrinkles, and repositioning deep layers of the face, patients may be able to reduce fine lines around this area. 

Results may last several years

Depending on the type of facelift techniquethe result may be longer-lastingthan other anti-ageing treatments. It may last between 7 to 15 years. However, this is not a guaranteed outcome and varies from patient to patient.

At Artiste Plastic Surgery in Sydney, our board-certified Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras is experienced in facial procedures and considers the anatomy of facial ageing when discussing facelift options. 

It’s important to note that results from a facelift can vary between individuals, and there are no guarantees of achieving a specific outcome. 

A comprehensive consultation process, including overall health and mental well-being assessments, is essential before considering any surgical procedure. Screening for conditions such as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is also an important step to ensure that your decision is well-informed and aligned with realistic expectations.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.