Aging of the face is inevitable, and the process involves many factors. The two primary factors are the pull of gravity and the loss of fullness (fatty tissue) in the face. Heredity, personal habits, and sun exposure contribute to the aging of the face. The facelift is the quintessential procedure in facial plastic surgery. It is the ultimate in surgical rejuvenation for a more youthful face. As the aging population grows, it is obvious why facelift surgery has become the third most desired facial plastic surgical procedure.
The trend in facelifts is to have surgery at a younger age. The typical patient is likely to be in their 40s or 50s and may be just beginning to see some signs of aging, however the surgery can be performed as late as your 70s or even 80s. When performed at a younger age the results last longer because there is more elasticity in the tissue. Younger patients may also benefit from a simpler procedure such as a mini-facelift, with faster healing and a shorter incision. Timing for facelift surgery ultimately depends on when the patient is mentally and aesthetically ready. It is important not to wait too long for the procedure because the skin becomes less elastic and deeper lines form, it becomes harder to achieve a truly natural looking result.
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