is your 40s too young for a facelift?

Waiting isn’t always the answer. In your 40s, subtle but frustrating changes may begin to appear. These issues can creep up on you until one day, you look in the mirror to see a softening jawline, sagging cheeks, and deepening creases around the nose and mouth.

Although these changes are normal, they might not align with your inner self. You feel young, so why shouldn’t you look that way, too? If you’re in your 40s and seeing unsettling signs of aging, a facelift could be the answer.

At our Milburn, NJ practice, many of our patients are just like you—ready to refresh their look but unsure about the right timing.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan has several decades of experience and regularly attends plastic surgery conventions to stay at the forefront of the latest facelift techniques and innovations. 

Women across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties, NJ, trust Dr. Bulan not only for his surgical skills but also for his innate understanding of how facial aging can affect one’s confidence. If you’re starting to feel like your face no longer reflects the vibrant, youthful energy you still feel inside, a facelift may be the next step. 

Facelift in Your 40s: Too Early or Not? 

It all depends on the individual. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons explains that some people experience significant facial aging in their 40s, but others may not have those same concerns for another decade or two.

In the most recent Plastic Surgery Statistics Report from ASPS, 2% of facelift patients were 30-39, 18% were 40-54, 59% were 55-69, and 20% were 70 or older.

Benefits of a Facelift in Your 40s

If you have frustrating signs of facial aging, having a facelift in your 40s offers some unique advantages. 

• Better skin elasticity: Many women in their40s have much better skin elasticity than they will in a few decades. This means your results can look more natural and last longer. 
• Milder aging signs, such as those most women experience in their 40s, allow for a more refined and subtle enhancement. Women who wait until their 60s or later often have a far more dramatic (and potentially less natural-looking) change. 
• Faster recovery compared to those who wait until their 60s or later. 

With the right approach, a facelift at this age can be like hitting the “refresh” button without drastically altering your appearance. Many of Dr. Bulan’s patients in their 40s appreciate the balance of refinement and natural-looking results. 

Facelift Consultations in Milburn, NJ

If you’re Union, Morris, and Essex Counties, call us today at 973-467-9744 to schedule your facelift consultation with Dr. Erwin Bulan.