The Benefits of Having a Facelift in Your 40’s-50’s

Recent findings from a statistical report, published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2013, highlights the trends in plastic surgery for 2o12. The information shows the majority of all cosmetic procedures are performed on women between the age of 40-54.  Another report shows that facial procedures rank #5 out of all cosmetic procedures. The combination of these two statistics prove what Joseph T Cruise, MD is seeing in his Orange County practice, which is the increased number of women between those ages seeking facial rejuvenation.

Why 40-50 Year Old’s Are Great Candidates For Facial Surgery

Joseph T Cruise, MD points out most of his younger  Orange County patients (between 40’s-50’s) are concerned with one main area of facial aging when they meet with him, and some have the mindset they are too early in the aging process to need multiple enhancements. While in some instances this may be true, more frequently there are additional issues contributing to the signs of aging. For example, most women between 40-55 complain about their neck sagging and believe a neck lift alone will solve the problem. This is often not the case. As a facelift specialist, Joseph T Cruise, MD understands the face tends to age as a whole unit rather than in separate components. The face is a connective component of the neck, therefore most of his Orange County patients require a facelift with neck lift to achieve the best results. In other situations, the eyes may also be showing signs of aging along with the face or neck, however the patient is so focused on just one area they don’t notice. Once a patient is properly evaluated and educated they begin to understand the benefits of addressing multiple facial issues (should they exist) early on regardless of age. Early prevention allows for more subtle results with more years of enjoyment. In addition, there are numerous benefits to having just one surgery, such as: reduced cost, one recovery, less time off work, etc.

During the private consultation,  Joseph T Cruise, MD applies a custom approach to patients seeking facial rejuvenation. The entire face and neck will be evaluated to determine which procedure/s are necessary to provide the patient with the most rewarding results.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about your plastic surgery options, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cruise. Call our Newport Beach, CA office at (949) 446-1421 or contact us online. Out-of-town patients can also follow our fast-track online consultation process to find out if they are candidates for facial surgery with Dr. Cruise.