[Etone TV] When Is the Right Time to Have a Facelift?

When is the right time to have a facelift?

For everyone searching for the secret to looking young,

let’s talk about

"facelift surgery."

In particular, at what age it is best to have this surgery,

when it would be the most cost-effective,

and what factors you should consider before and after surgery

we’ll take a detailed look.

"Facelift surgery,

what age is best to get it?"

"I’m this old now,

so when should I have it?"

"I’m not planning to do it now,

could I come back in a few years?" I get questions like these very often.

Is age the most important factor in deciding when to have a facelift?

Not necessarily.

When we’re young, everyone looks similar,

but as we age,

the speed of aging differs from person to person.

Because of genetic or environmental factors,

some people consider surgery even in their 30s.

What I consider most important is

whether the person actually needs surgery.

Even people whose aging has objectively progressed quite a lot

often get by without any major issues.

Plastic surgery is not for treating disease,

but for becoming more beautiful and happier.

So I think the best time is when you yourself feel,

"Ah, now I need to do something!"

But aging keeps progressing.

You may worry that if you have surgery too early,

you’ll need it again later,

so it might be a loss.

Of course, that’s a natural way to think.

But for people whose work or activities make appearance important,

looking older can become a disadvantage, so improvement is needed in those cases.

If you keep worrying and repeat unnecessary procedures,

it can actually interfere with surgery.

If you feel there is a problem,

it’s a good idea to come to the clinic and get a consultation.

We can discuss together whether surgery would be better

or whether to manage things with procedures for now and have surgery later.

Many people feel burdened by the possibility of needing surgery again later

if they have it too early.

But if the surgery was done properly,

a revision surgery is not necessarily very difficult.

Of course, it may take additional cost and time,

but if it can relieve your current discomfort

and improve your satisfaction with life,

having surgery sooner may be a good choice.

If, when you look in the mirror and pull the skin back,

you think, "This is enough for surgery; I can rest for about a month!"

then that may be the right time for surgery

and a very good judgment.

The signs of aging and the areas that need improvement

differ in people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Speaking specifically about facelift surgery,

✔️ In your 40s,

the nasolabial folds deepen,

the midface becomes longer,

and sagging begins to appear.

If jowls start to form along the jawline,

surgery or a procedure of similar level may be needed.

✔️ In your 50s,

marionette lines become more pronounced,

the nasolabial folds deepen,

and the jowls look clearly more saggy.

At this stage,

surgical methods are usually much more effective.

✔️ In your 60s and above,

the skin becomes thinner, fine lines increase,

and skin sagging becomes very severe.

Because a larger amount of skin needs to be removed,

it is almost impossible to correct this with procedures,

and more active surgery is needed.

There are also procedures that can interfere with

or make facelift surgery more difficult later on.

The biggest problem is procedures that involve

"permanent foreign materials."

If you had a procedure using unverified products

to add volume

or to trigger a reaction,

there can be severe adhesions during surgery

and the tissue condition may be poor.

In such cases, dissection is difficult,

bleeding may increase,

and because the tissue is not healthy,

the risk of recurrence also rises.

Even among procedures that use verified devices,

there are some that can still become a problem.

Repeated procedures such as Ulthera can be problematic.

Ulthera stimulates the SMAS layer,

which needs to be lifted and fixed during surgery.

If too much energy is delivered to the SMAS layer,

the tissue condition may worsen,

which can increase the difficulty of surgery.

In the case of thread lifting,

PDO threads that dissolve in six months are generally not a major issue,

but

threads that do not dissolve

or threads that take a very long time to dissolve

can cause tissue adhesions and interfere with surgery.

There are also care habits and routines that help with facelift surgery.

A facelift does not improve the skin itself.

✔️

It is important to keep the skin in good condition,

such as applying sunscreen well

and being diligent with moisturization when the skin is dry.

✔️

If you repeatedly gain and lose too much weight,

the tissue becomes looser and sags more.

Sudden weight changes can harm tissue health,

so maintaining an appropriate weight is important.

✔️

It is also important to review habits that accelerate aging,

such as working late nights and overeating,

and to manage your health well.

Once you reach your 40s,

I think your health condition and mindset

show on your face.

In the end, facelift surgery is not decided simply by age,

but by your own needs, your health condition,

and a wise decision for the future.

Facelift surgery is

a very powerful and effective surgery,

but it requires recovery time,

and care before and after surgery is important.

It is most important to think carefully about whether it is truly necessary for you,

and to consult with an expert so that you can get good results at the right time.

Please remember that listening to "your own needs," not your age,

and managing yourself wisely

is the secret to maintaining a youthful appearance!

Thank you.