What Is the Best Age to Get a Facelift?

Age alone does not decide when to get a facelift. Instead, what matters when it comes to knowing when you're ready for a facelift is how your skin, tissues, and features have changed — and what kind of improvements will still look natural for you. At Plastic Surgery Vegas in Las Vegas, NV, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins and Dr. Andrew G. Silver tailor facelift and facial rejuvenation plans for patients across multiple decades of life. Generally speaking, the "best" age for facelift surgery is simply the moment your concerns outweigh quick fixes, and a structured lift will give a clear, natural return on recovery. Here, you'll learn more about timing for facelift surgery to help make your decision on when to get a facelift an easier one. 

What actually determines the best facelift age? 

Timing for a facelift should be based on anatomy, concerns, personal preference, and goals rather than age as a sole factor. If your lower face shows early signs of jowls, your jawline has blurred, and the neck no longer looks crisp, a facelift can reposition the tissues for deeper support and remove lax skin for definition that fillers and threads cannot match. Skin thickness, collagen quality, and bone structure influence how soon these changes become visible. 

Lifestyle and weight fluctuations also matter, since significant or rapid changes can soften contours earlier. A thorough evaluation and consultation can help our surgeons better determine not only if now is the right time for a facelift but which type of facelift or facial rejuvenation procedure may be suitable for you. 

How are facelift results at 40 different than a facelift in your 60s? 

Each decade of aging will present its own unique circumstances when it comes to the facelift approach and results. In a person's 40s, for example, early skin laxity and mild jowls may respond to a lighter lift with subtle neck work and small fat transfer for soft structure. In the 50s, deeper support often needs a more comprehensive reset to sharpen the jawline and smooth neck banding while keeping the skin drape relaxed. In your 60s and beyond, facial rejuvenation may be a more extensive undertaking that combines additional procedures, including eyelid surgery or neck lift, for a comprehensive result that still looks natural. 

What are the signs you're ready for facelift surgery? 

Again, there is no definitive checklist to determine whether it's time for a facelift, as everyone's concerns and goals are unique. Still, there are some classic signs of aging that may indicate you could benefit from a facelift or another type of facial rejuvenation procedure, regardless of your age. These may include:  

• Softening jawline edge 
• Early or firm jowls 
• Neck banding lines 
• Marionette fold depth 
• Heavy lower face 
• Makeup settling lines 
• Nonsurgical treatments are no longer providing adequate results 

Whether you are just starting to notice unwanted signs of facial aging in your 30s or 40s, or have been living with sagging skin and drooping features for decades now, it could be the right time to explore the benefits of facelift surgery. 

Take your look to the next level with a personalized facelift in Las Vegas, NV 

If you think you're too young for facelift surgery — or too old for facelift surgery — you may be surprised to learn more about the benefits of a facelift at almost any age. Take the first step toward looking and feeling like your best self once again by contacting us to schedule your Las Vegas facelift consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Terrence "Terry" Higgins and Dr. Andrew G. Silver at Plastic Surgery Vegas today.