I am 70 yrs. old am I too old to have a facelift and eye bag?
Q. I am 70 yrs. old am I too old to have a facelift and eye bag. I am a non smoking male who if fairly active and in good health with no complications. What are risks for me at my age to have facelift?
A. Thank you for your inquiry. At the age of 70, it is still possible to have a facelift procedure for someone who is in good health. The main consideration is related to the anaesthetic, and a preoperative meeting with the anaesthetist would be preferable. I sometimes also recommend having an investigation for the carotid arteries to see if there is significant narrowing in relation to atheroma, which would increase the risk of stroke with an anaesthetic. An assessment of the blood pressure would be also very important, both in terms of the risks related to anaesthesia and entrance of the risk of bleeding. The healing process is perfectly acceptable, and the risks related to bleeding and infection would be no different if your blood pressure is good. With regards to the eyelid procedure, there are additional considerations, which are part of the assessment which takes place in consultation.
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Mr. Lucian Ion
129 Harley Street Tel. 0207 486 7757 |
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