Coming Of Age: The Best Procedures To Consider After 50
Like any cosmetic procedure, the decision of when to get a facelift is a personal one — but there are some general markers to keep in mind. “Patients who were exposed to the sun regularly, who smoke, who have lost a significant amount of weight, who have undergone early menopause, or who have thinner skin (i.e. English or Irish heritage), will often age earlier and wish to have a facelift,” says New York City-based plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD. “These patients usually visit the office in their early fifties, while patients with thicker skin (e.g. Asian, African Americans) may schedule in their later fifties.”