Facelift Candidates: How Do I Know If It’s Right for Me?

Facelifts are becoming more popular than ever before. In fact, they are one of the most requested plastic surgery procedures in the United States. A facelift gives you the power to turn back time on facial aging. This procedure can eliminate common signs of aging to improve your appearance and help boost your self-confidence.

A facelift is a cosmetic surgery that lifts and repositions the facial skin and soft tissues of the face and neck, reversing the effects of gravity and aging and giving you a more youthful appearance. A facelift is designed to improve visible signs of aging, including facial wrinkles, sagging skin, and the appearance of jowls. The goal of a facelift is to restore a more youthful look while preserving your natural appearance.

Here’s what to know about facelift surgery and how Dr. Widenhouse can help you recapture your youthful self.

Who Benefits Most from a Facelift?

A facelift can work wonders, making you feel more confident in your appearance. While a variety of individuals can have this surgical procedure, the most successful candidates fit the following criteria:

• 40 – 60 years old
• Well-defined bone structure
• Good skin elasticity

While these are the ideal traits for a facelift, they are by no means a requirement. For example, although facelifts are recommended for individuals between the ages of 40 and 60, a facelift can be performed on individuals up to 80 years of age.

Speak with a Qualified Plastic Surgeon

A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will determine whether or not you are a good candidate to undergo facelift surgery. During the consultation, Dr. Widenhouse will discuss your medical history and your cosmetic goals. He will also perform a physical examination to make sure that you’re a good candidate for a facelift. People who are in overall good health and are experiencing unwanted loose, sagging, or excess skin on the mid and lower face and upper neck are ideal candidates for facelift surgery.

What Does a Facelift Treat?

A facelift procedure is an ideal way to reverse the aging process. It can remove loose skin and lift the underlying facial tissues to a more upright and youthful position. A facelift does not address nasolabial folds (smile lines), so if you’d like to smooth this area you may benefit from dermal fillers. Or, if your main problem is sagging skin at the jawline and upper neck, a mini facelift or neck lift may be the answer for you. It’s also commonly combined with eyelid surgery or a brow lift.

Facelift in Charleston, SC

To find out if a facelift is right for you, contact us for more information or to schedule a consultation. Port City Plastic Surgery serves Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville, South Carolina from our two locations in Charleston and Daniel Island.