Facelift Before & After Photos: What a Facelift Looks Like at 40, 50, 60 & 70

There’s no “right” age for a facelift, which is why facelift candidates at our San Diego, CA, plastic surgery practice range in age from their early 40s into their late 70s. Our board-certified plastic surgeons often tell facelift candidates that the surgery is all about when the time is right for you, and that’s different for everyone.

How does a facelift change for people of varying ages? In this blog post, we’re showcasing a few facelift before and after photos to demonstrate real transformations that are possible for clients of all ages with unique aesthetic needs and goals.

Facelift Before and After in Your 40s

For most people who opt for a facelift in their 40s, the goal isn’t to turn back the clock as much as it is to catch signs of aging early and maintain a fresh and youthful look. Sometimes these individuals abused their skin (hello, sun-worshippers) when they were younger and have since repented. They just need a little help to get them feeling fresh and fabulous.

Subtle Results Make All the Difference

This gorgeous 46-year-old facelift candidate lifted her lower face for a sleeker, more defined jawline and minimized the onset of lines and creases. She also combined her facelift with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to complete her refreshed new appearance. As you can see below, a facelift in your 40s represents a proactive approach to aging that keeps you looking as fresh and vibrant on the outside as she felt on the inside.

Facelift Before and After in Your 50s

By the time they reach their 50s, most people are looking at some of the signs of aging that facelifts are designed to treat. This is around the time you may start to notice jowls, deep nasolabial folds, skin laxity in your face and neck, and flat cheeks.

A Jaw-Dropping Jawline Transformation

This 53-year-old woman took years off her already beautiful face by tightening up the skin and tissues on her lower face and neck. She now has a sharper, more defined jawline and a more slender neck. She also opted for upper eyelid surgery to give her whole look a bit of an extra lift.

A Post-Weight Loss Victory Lap

For this 54-year-old man, getting a facelift was less about reversing signs of aging and more about tightening skin after an amazing achievement of losing more than 100 pounds. His facelift and neck lift removed excess skin to reveal the slim and sculpted look he worked so hard for.

Facelift Before and After in Your 60s

Along with the 50s, the 60s are one of the most popular ages for facelifts. In 2020, 64% of all facelifts were performed on people aged 55 to 69, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rejuvenating the face at this age is all about creating structural improvements that restore a younger appearance without creating that infamous pulled-back or “windblown” look.

The Same Face, But Younger

This 62-year-old woman’s facelift is a fantastic example of rejuvenating the face without compromising its unique features. She doesn’t look “worked on” or like a different person after surgery. She still looks like her same radiant self, just with smoother skin and more youthful contours.

Facelift Before and After in Your 70s

People in their 70s often have skin laxity in the lower face and neck, hollowness in their cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls.

Turning Back the Years

What a transformation! This stunning 72-year-old woman looks years younger after a facelift, neck lift, brow lift, lower eyelid surgery, and various nonsurgical treatments to complete her transformation. Her cheeks look firmer and fuller, her skin is beautifully smooth with fewer wrinkles, and the best part is she still looks like her uniquely lovely self.

More Vibrant & Vital Than Ever

This handsome 73-year-old man seemingly aged backward after his facelift with neck lift! Though he was concerned by laxity on his jawline, face, and neck, facial surgery helped reclaim his strong jawline and profile. His new look better reflects how he actually feels: healthy, youthful, and vibrant!

Want to see even more examples of what’s possible with a facelift? Visit our before-and-after photo gallery. You can also learn more about facelift recovery in this related blog post.

If you would like to learn more about bringing your dream face to life with plastic surgery in San Diego, please request a consultation online or call us at (858) 452-1981.

This blog post was originally published in September 2021 and updated in July 2024.