Many people want to refresh their look, get rid of wrinkles, and look as young as they feel. Today numerous treatments can achieve this, but one of the most popular options is a facelift. According to an article in Allure Magazine, facelifts increased by 18% in 2022. The article also states that some people as young as forty are getting mini lifts. This procedure tightens the skin around the jowls and neck.
While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact age when one should consider a facelift, the age seems to be around fifty. But everyone is different and many factors are also at play, such as:
- What is the condition of your skin?
- Do you wear sunscreen?
- Do you suntan or burn?
- How many wrinkles or dark pigmentation do you have?
All these things can determine the best time to consider a facelift. In most cases, a facelift will last between 8 – 10 years, before the patient needs a touchup. This can be a few additional nips and tucks or a second facelift. To avoid a second facelift, some people want a more drastic facelift that pulls the skin super-tight, but this can lead to an unnatural look and most prefer to pursue more natural results.
What Exactly is a Facelift?
According to Mayo Clinic, a facelift is a medical procedure that produces smoother skin around the mouth, cheeks, and jawline. It can reduce fine lines and sagging skin.
During a facelift procedure, a flap of skin from each side of the face is pulled back and removed. This helps to provide a more youthful look as if the patient has taken away several years of aging. A neck lift is frequently done at the same time as a facelift, as it further reduces excess, sagging skin.
Before having the procedure, patients should understand that while a facelift can make the patient look younger, it cannot correct sun damage or dark spots. The most common results include:
- Tightening the skin to reduce sagging in the cheeks
- Reducing excess skin around the lower jaw.
- Reducing the deep folds from around the nose and mouth.
- When a neck lift is performed, it will reduce the fat and sagging skin in the jaw and neck area.
Choosing the Right Cosmetic Surgeon:
Just like any medical procedure, it is important to find the right physician to deliver the results you are looking for. Cosmetic surgeons like Dr. Joel Aronowitz have extensive experience conducting a full array of cosmetic procedures. When it comes to your face, you want to make sure that you find the best physician possible.
Joel Aronowitz offers a variety of other innovative treatments and advanced technology to provide additional rejuvenation. He also believes that some people may not need a facelift and can be treated with regeneration treatments, which are less invasive than surgical methods.
If you want to look as young as you feel, it may be time to explore the different cosmetic options available. Once you understand the options such as a mini lift, full facelift, or other, less invasive treatments, you will be able to determine your best option.
