What Age Do Most People Consider a Facelift?

In this video, Dr Mrinal Supriya explains the ages at which people commonly consider a facelift and why timing varies between individuals. He discusses how genetics, lifestyle, and facial ageing patterns influence treatment choices, and outlines which facelift options may be appropriate at different stages of life.

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People get facelifts at different ages and for different reasons. From our discussion, we have talked about the different kinds of facelifts. What age do most people get facelifts and what are their different options?

If you look at the ageing impact on the face, there are usually subtle changes before the age of forty. Most patients who come for a facelift do so once these changes are no longer subtle and when they notice clear changes they are not happy with. This usually happens after the age of forty five. This is due to the combined impact of genetics, gravity, lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol, stress, sun exposure, or significant weight loss.

Beyond the age of forty or forty five, these factors lead to laxity of the muscles and stretching of the ligaments, making ageing changes more apparent. Most patients who come for a surgical facelift are beyond this age group. A smaller number of patients come earlier, often in their thirties. These patients tend to have subtle changes, such as excess fatty tissue, which may be addressed with removal or liposuction, along with mild tightening of the underlying tissue. This is often referred to as a SMAS lift and can be done under local anaesthesia as a less extensive procedure.

By and large, most patients who seek a facelift are over the age of forty five and benefit from a comprehensive deep plane face and neck lift.

When people over forty five come for consultation, one of the most important considerations is not just the physical changes in the face, but the impact those changes have on mental well-being. A facelift should not be seen as something that will change a person’s life. Rather, it is suited to someone who feels comfortable in themselves but believes their face looks tired, less energetic, or not reflective of how they feel internally.

Common concerns include excess jowls, loss of jawline definition, and tissue laxity. These are physical changes that both the patient and surgeon can identify and address. With the right mindset and appropriate physical indications, a comprehensive facelift can help patients feel more confident and more aligned with their appearance.

We have a quiz below that will help you understand whether a deep plane facelift or other techniques surrounding the face might be right for you. Take a moment, have some fun, and take the quiz below.