Facelift Candidacy

A facelift is a surgical procedure that reduces the signs of aging by removing excess skin. If you desire a more rested, youthful-looking appearance, you may benefit from this procedure.
Before undergoing a facelift, it is important to determine whether you are an ideal candidate. There are several things that make a good facelift candidate, which will help ensure your healing time is short and smooth and that you are pleased with the outcome.

Ideal Candidates

Most patients who undergo this cosmetic procedure are between the ages of 40 and 70 years old. However, there is no optimal age, so patients younger and older than this range can enjoy the benefits of a facelift.

Ideal candidates have realistic expectations and will follow the advice of Houston Facelift Surgeon Dr. Lapuerta. If you are not a good candidate for facelift surgery, other facial rejuvenation procedures are available to help restore your appearance.

Some factors that can help you determine if you are a good facelift candidate include:

• Skin elasticity: Ideal facelift candidates have skin that retains some flexibility. This is an important aspect because a facelift procedure stretches your skin to remove wrinkles and the visible signs of aging. To enjoy successful healing and optimum results, your skin must be relatively supple.
• Good overall health:Good overall health is mandatory for any surgery. It is important that you do not smoke, drink excessively or do drugs and that you have maintained healthy weight for six months or more. Patients who are in good health respond better to anesthesia and have a better time healing.
• Loose skin on your face or neck:If you wish to remove skin on your face and neck while tightening your skin and smoothing wrinkles, you may be an ideal candidate. A facelift will help correct deep lines around your nose, creases on the sides of your mouth, loose skin along your jawline and folds on or around your neck.
• Strong bone structure: Well-defined underlying bone structure is important for favorable results, as it will give your face a better shape. If you have weak facial features, you may want to have facial implants placed before undergoing a facelift.
• Full disclosure of information: It is imperative that you provide full disclosure to Dr. Lapuerta. It is important that he knows everything about your health, any medications you are on, and any psychological conditions you may have. This information will keep you safe during your procedure and while you recover.

If you live in the Houston, Texas area and would like more information on the facelift procedure, please contact board-certified Houston Facelift Surgeon Dr. Lapuerta to make an informative consultation.