Facelift is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures around the world. It improves the most visible signs of aging by removing excess skin and fat, tightening underlying muscles and the overlying tissues (superficial facial system), and redraping the skin of your face and neck.
The perfect candidates for facelift are both men and women whose faces and necks have begun to sag. Most of the men and women who are candidates for a facelift are between the ages of forty-five and seventy. Since people age differently, when considering a facelift as a beauty restoring procedure, plastic surgeons give more consideration to the patients’ actual appearance than their chronological age.
On RealSelf one concerned patient asked about a facelift alternative, since her doctor told her that at age of 48 she still needs to wait a little longer for a facelift. Dr. Kevin Tehrani, one of the top New York plastic surgeons, shared his professional opinion, based on his vast plastic surgery experience. In his opinion, Ultherapy or Thermi RF might be the perfect treatment.
Alternative for a facelift?
“Hi there just starting to get jowls (I’m 48). My doctor says I’m borderline and should wait a little longer before having a facelift. Please could you suggest an alternative? I hear Ultherapy is good – would like to know your thoughts on that as well as any other options. My jawline is good. Thank you.” a RealSelf user asked.
Ultherapy and ThermiRF can be explored with good results
“Thank you for your question. I believe most patients should have one surgical facelift in their lifetime and that’s typically in the late 50s or early 60s. In the meantime, non-surgical options including Ultherapy and ThermiRF can be explored with good results. You would need to have a consultation for precise recommendations.” Dr. Tehrani answered.
When patients consider undergoing a facelift procedure, what is most important is they are in a good health, both physically and emotionally.
If there is anything you would like to personally discuss with an experienced and skilled board-certified plastic surgeon, contact us right away to schedule your appointment with Dr. Kevin Tehrani.