The Best Candidates for a Facelift

A facelift for patients in the Philadelphia and Villanova areas at Cross Medical Group is a popular cosmetic procedure designed to restore a more youthful appearance by lifting and tightening the skin and underlying tissues of the face. While it can offer transformative results, not everyone is an ideal candidate. You may be wondering who can benefit most from this procedure.

In general, the best candidates are healthy individuals, typically in their forties to seventies, who are starting to notice sagging skin, deep lines, jowls, or a loss of definition in the jawline. These are signs of aging that a facelift can dramatically improve. However, more than just age, it’s your facial structure and skin quality that also determine how successful this surgery will be.

Skin quality plays a major role. While a facelift can tighten and reposition sagging skin, it cannot change its texture or health. Individuals with relatively elastic, healthy skin tend to heal better and achieve smoother results. For those with significant sun damage, thinning skin, or deep wrinkles, we may recommend pursuing skincare treatments with our clinical aestheticians prior to their facelift to prepare their skin. Facelifts can also be combined with intraoperative chemical peels for enhanced results.

Ideal candidates have a strong bone structure with prominent cheekbones, a defined jawline, and good facial symmetry. These features provide a solid foundation for repositioning the soft tissues of the face.

It’s also best that patients are emotionally prepared and have realistic expectations. A facelift can enhance your appearance and boost confidence, but it won’t change who you are or halt aging entirely.

Ultimately, the decision to undergo a facelift should be made in consultation with a board- certified plastic surgeon at Cross Medical Group. We can assess your facial anatomy, skin condition, and goals. With the right candidate and a skilled surgeon, a facelift can offer natural, beautiful results that help you look as vibrant as you feel.

To learn about facelifts at our Philadelphia and Villanova offices, contact Cross Medical Group by requesting a consultation online or calling us at (215) 561-9100.