Facelifts in Your 70s

Elegant, Age-Appropriate Facial Rejuvenation

It's Never Too Late to Look—and Feel—Refreshed

Age is not a barrier to beauty. In fact, more and more patients in their 70s are choosing facelift surgery to enhance their appearance, restore self-confidence, and reflect the energy they still feel inside. If you’re in your 70s and healthy, active, and curious about what’s possible, you may be an excellent candidate for facial rejuvenation.

At the Zelken Institute in Newport Beach, Dr. Jonathan Zelken specializes in natural, sophisticated facelifts tailored to mature patients. His approach emphasizes safety, customization, and a deeply respectful understanding of how to enhance your features without creating a “surgical” look.

For many patients in this age group, a facelift offers more than a cosmetic change—it provides emotional and psychological benefits, reinforcing how they want to be seen by others and by themselves.

Why Consider a Facelift in Your 70s?

By your 70s, the signs of aging are typically well-established. Facial fat has decreased and descended, skin laxity is more pronounced, and the jawline and neck have often lost definition. Deep folds around the nose and mouth, hollow cheeks, sagging jowls, and vertical neck bands can all contribute to a tired or aged appearance.

Many patients at this stage have tried non-surgical treatments in the past—such as fillers, lasers, and skin tightening procedures—but find that the results are no longer enough to address their concerns. A surgical facelift becomes the most effective way to restore a naturally lifted, more youthful look.

Contrary to common belief, facelifts in the 70s are not about reversing time or looking drastically younger. They are about refining and rejuvenating the features in a way that aligns with your current lifestyle, health, and identity.

Customized Techniques for Mature Skin and Structure

Facial anatomy in your 70s requires a thoughtful, experienced approach. Skin is thinner and less elastic. Muscles and fat compartments have shifted. And overall healing capacity varies by individual. That’s why Dr. Zelken personalizes every facelift for mature patients—using advanced techniques that minimize trauma, optimize healing, and produce long-lasting results without an unnatural or “pulled” look.

Dr. Zelken often performs a deep-plane or SMAS facelift for patients in this age group. These techniques lift and reposition the deeper facial tissues for a more stable, natural result. The goal is to rebuild youthful contour in the cheeks, firm the jawline, reduce jowls, and create a smoother neck—all while preserving facial expression and individuality.

Depending on your goals, additional procedures may be recommended to enhance your outcome. These might include:

• Neck lift for significant laxity or vertical banding

• Eyelid surgery to refresh tired or drooping eyes

• Fat transfer to restore volume to hollow areas

• Skin resurfacing to improve tone and texture

Every procedure is tailored, and safety is always the top priority.

Is Facelift Surgery Safe in Your 70s?

The most important factor in determining whether facelift surgery is safe in your 70s is not your age—it’s your overall health. Many people in their 70s are in excellent physical condition, with no medical contraindications to surgery. Dr. Zelken performs a comprehensive medical assessment during your consultation to ensure you are a safe candidate.

Additionally, all facelift procedures at the Zelken Institute are performed in an accredited outpatient surgical facility using the highest safety standards and monitoring protocols. You’ll be guided through every step of the process with compassion, clarity, and individualized attention.

What Is Recovery Like at This Stage?

Healing time for a facelift in your 70s is often similar to that of younger patients, although recovery may progress more gradually. Most patients take about two weeks of downtime, with swelling and bruising significantly improved by week three. Discomfort is typically mild and managed with medication during the initial recovery period.

Final results emerge slowly over several weeks to months as swelling subsides and the face settles into its new contours. Dr. Zelken and his team will be with you throughout the healing journey, providing detailed aftercare instructions and personal support to ensure you feel confident and cared for.

Results That Reflect Who You Are—Not Who You Were

Patients in their 70s aren’t typically trying to look 40 again. Instead, they want to look well-rested, healthier, and more like themselves. A well-performed facelift by Dr. Zelken can help you reclaim facial definition, soften deep lines, and bring out your natural beauty—without compromising authenticity or character.

Whether you're considering surgery for the first time or revisiting your aesthetic goals after years of non-surgical maintenance, Dr. Zelken will develop a plan that respects your age, health, and personal preferences.

Schedule a Private Consultation With Dr. Zelken

There is no "wrong" time to explore options for facial rejuvenation—only the right surgeon and the right approach. If you’re in your 70s and ready to learn more about facelift surgery in a safe, supportive, and results-driven environment, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jonathan Zelken.

Discover how facial plastic surgery can help you look like yourself again—just more refreshed, more confident, and more aligned with how you feel on the inside.

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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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