Many people begin thinking about a facelift when their facial contours no longer match how youthful and energetic they feel.
There is no single “best” age for a facelift. The ideal timing depends on when signs of aging begin to affect your confidence and when nonsurgical options no longer achieve your desired results.
What matters most is choosing a surgeon with extensive experience, artistic judgment, and a thoughtful, individualized approach. You can rely upon Dr. Arie Benchetrit, a double board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 35 years of experience, for the highest standard of expert care in West Island and the greater Montreal area.
In this blog, we’re discussing the most popular ages to consider a facelift and how your age may influence your choice of procedure.
Facelifts for Patients in Their 40s
In the early to mid-40s, some people begin to see early sagging around the jawline or mild hollowing in the cheeks. The skin may lose some elasticity, and fine lines may be more noticeable. Many patients in this age range initially use nonsurgical treatments such as skin tightening, dermal fillers, and neuromodulators. However, for more dramatic, longer-lasting improvements, many may consider a facelift.
At this point, patients are often good candidates for a short-scar facelift, which Dr. Benchetrit has specialized in for over a decade. It tightens and lifts the lower face using a smaller, more discreet incision, offering noticeable rejuvenation with less scarring than a traditional facelift.
Or, for early jowling and lower-face sagging, a mini facelift offers short incisions and a faster recovery than more extensive facelift procedures.
Depending on the degree of facial sagging, patients in their 40s may also be good candidates for a full facelift, which features more extensive correction of the middle and lower face.
Facelifts for Patients in Their 50s
By the 50s, facial aging becomes more noticeable. The jawline may soften, deeper folds may appear around the mouth, and the neck may show more laxity. Many patients find that injectables and other nonsurgical treatments no longer achieve the level of correction they want.
As with patients in their 40s, many patients in their 50s are good candidates for either a short-scar or traditional facelift. Patients sometimes consider complementary procedures such as a neck lift.
Facelifts for Patients in Their 60s and Beyond
Patients in their 60s and older often experience more pronounced skin laxity, deeper folds, and unwanted changes in neck contour. A traditional facelift is the most effective solution because it can correct both surface-level concerns and underlying structural changes. Individuals in this age group tend to seek comprehensive rejuvenation that restores harmony across the face and neck.
Considering a Facelift in Montreal
If you are ready to explore your facelift options at any age, call our office at 514-695-7450 to book your appointment with Dr. Arie Benchetrit.
