Choosing The Right Facelift Surgeon For You

As you age, your entire body goes through a lot of changes. You metabolism slows down, your joints may not work like they once did, and your skin looses it's elasticity. For the face, this skin can cause bagginess and sagging. Even active people will show age on their face after a long life. If you're in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you are a perfect candidate for facelift surgery.

It is important that when you're considering facelift surgery that you are researching to find the best surgeon for your procedure. Because you are older, there are more risks associated with elective surgery so you need to find a plastic surgeon who is both fully educated in this type of procedure and has years of experience. Here are a few more detailed questions to consider when looking for a surgeon for your procedure.

Anesthesia is often used for this procedure, either locally or general anesthesia that has you "sleeping" throughout the surgery. Because older men and women are at more risk for a heart attack, you need to make sure that when working with a surgeon they discuss your health and your personal risks undergoing the surgery. He or she may deter you from invasive surgery and suggest less invasive methods such as fillers or Botox. There is no need for a risky surgery when there are alternatives. However, if they are board certified and they qualify you for surgery, you can feel confident that it will work out for you.

It's important that the surgeon be a specialist, having performed many facelift surgeries on men and women in a range of ages. This procedure is popular for middle-aged people who want to restore a youthful look to their face but patients as old as 80 are qualifying for this procedure. During your consultation be sure to talk to your doctor about their experiences in surgery. Ask how many surgeries they have performed and review pictures and testimonials of people your age to see if they are happy with their results working with a particular surgeon. Ask if they would choose to work with them again.

Lastly, when talking to your potential surgeon, make sure that you feel comfortable working with them, feel confident that they're a competent professional and able to handle your surgery well. Many doctors may seem abrasive or too much like a salesman offering you a product you need. The best will be upfront and honest, letting you ask a variety of questions and answering them all with confidence and sincerity. It may seem unimportant next to credentials, but a good working relationship will make you feel better about your decision to have a facelift.

It's really not too difficult to choose the right facelift surgeon for your next procedure if you know what to look for in a good candidate.