Facelifts in Your 60s

Look Refreshed, Not Overdone

Rediscover Confidence in the Mirror

Entering your 60s can be a time of growth, wisdom, and personal fulfillment. But it’s also when the effects of aging are most visible. Deep creases, loose skin, volume loss, and a softening jawline can create a look that feels disconnected from how youthful and vibrant you still feel.

For many patients, this is the decade when facial aging reaches a tipping point—when non-surgical treatments are no longer enough. A facelift in your 60s can restore definition, lift sagging tissue, and help you look like yourself again—just more rested, refreshed, and refined.

Dr. Jonathan Zelken offers sophisticated, natural-looking facelifts for men and women in their 60s who want to age with grace, not give in to time.

What to Expect From a Facelift in Your 60s

By your 60s, the signs of aging are often more pronounced. These may include deep folds around the mouth and nose, jowling, sagging cheeks, neck banding, and drooping facial fat pads. Skin is thinner, and collagen production has slowed significantly. These changes often make non-invasive options like fillers or threads less effective or unable to achieve meaningful results.

A facelift performed at this stage can provide dramatic, yet natural, rejuvenation by addressing the deeper tissues and lifting the face from within. The goal isn’t to look decades younger—but to look like a well-rested, healthier version of yourself. Most patients report looking 8 to 12 years younger with long-lasting results.

Comprehensive Rejuvenation: More Than Just a Lift

Dr. Zelken often recommends a customized facial rejuvenation plan for patients in their 60s. While a lower facelift addresses the cheeks, jawline, and jowls, other complementary procedures may be included to enhance overall results.

These can include:

• Neck Lift to tighten lax skin and vertical bands in the neck

• Fat Transfer to restore lost volume to the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes

• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) to correct drooping upper lids or under-eye bags

• Laser Resurfacing or chemical peels to improve skin texture and tone

Every face is different, and Dr. Zelken creates a strategy that reflects your unique anatomy, aging patterns, and personal goals. The result is a natural, balanced appearance—not a one-size-fits-all look.

Why Experience Matters at This Stage

Facelift surgery in your 60s often involves more complex tissue changes and greater attention to skin quality, healing capacity, and long-term durability. Choosing the right surgeon is critical.

Dr. Jonathan Zelken is a Harvard-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced expertise in both surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. He is known for his refined technique, attention to detail, and results that look effortlessly natural—not surgically altered.

His approach is conservative yet transformative. He works beneath the skin to lift and reposition the SMAS layer, creating a firm, youthful foundation that doesn’t rely on surface-level tension. Incisions are hidden in natural folds, and closure techniques are designed to minimize scarring and optimize healing.

Healing, Downtime, and What You Can Expect

Patients in their 60s often wonder about recovery time and results. While healing times can vary, most patients resume light activity within 10 to 14 days. Initial swelling and bruising typically resolve within the first two to three weeks, and final results become more visible over two to three months.

With proper aftercare and Dr. Zelken’s advanced techniques, most patients find that the incisions are discreet and fade significantly over time. The final result is a face that looks rested, lifted, and naturally youthful—without obvious signs of surgery.

The Long-Term Value of Surgical Rejuvenation

One of the key benefits of undergoing a facelift in your 60s is the longevity of the results. Unlike temporary injectables or energy-based treatments, surgical facial rejuvenation offers structure, support, and contour that can last 10 years or more. It often reduces the need for ongoing filler use or other maintenance treatments.

For many patients, this becomes a wise long-term investment in how they look and feel every day.

Schedule a Private Consultation With Dr. Zelken

Aging is inevitable—but how you age is a choice. If you're in your 60s and ready to explore a surgical solution that aligns with your lifestyle and goals, the team at the Zelken Institute is here to help.

Dr. Zelken offers a personalized consultation where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, explore your options, and receive a tailored plan that supports both your aesthetic and emotional wellbeing.

To learn more or schedule your consultation, contact our Newport Beach office today.

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Jonathan Zelken, MD

Phone (appointments): 949-432-4730

Address: 1617 Westcliff Drive, Suite 205, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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