Traditionally, facelifts have been regarded as plastic surgery procedures reserved for men and women over a certain age to help restore a more youthful appearance. But if you’re in your 40s and are beginning to see more significant signs of aging, an early maintenance facelift may help slow things down before more extensive wrinkles appear. Here’s how it works.
Pressing the Pause Button on Aging
While there is no way to completely stop aging in its tracks, the latest research shows that it may be possible to press the pause button on your appearance earlier in life to prevent or slow the development of more severe lines and wrinkles down the road.
Even if you’re only seeing minimal signs of aging such as laugh lines, sunken cheeks or jowls, getting an early maintenance facelift could be an effective solution. Better still, your plastic surgeon may be able to modify your facelift for a more limited procedure than might be necessary should you wait another 10 or 20 years for plastic surgery.
There are also minimally-invasive facelift options such as FaceTite™.
Who Is the Ideal Candidate for a Maintenance Facelift?
A maintenance facelift is aimed at relatively younger men and women who are just seeing more advanced signs of aging start to show up on their skin.However, there’s no exact age that makes someone a better candidate for a maintenance facelift over a traditional one. For some younger people, injectable treatments like BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers will be enough to postpone the need for a facial surgery for many years. The right choice for you will depend on your specific needs and goals, which you can discuss with your plastic surgeon during your facelift consultation.
