Too Young for a Facelift? Not Even Close

Let’s get one thing straight: being 47 doesn’t make you too young for a facelift. Not even close. In fact, for some of us it’s the perfect time. Well, it certainly was for me.

I hear it all the time:

• Wait for a facelift at your age!
• You don’t need that!
• Aren’t you too young?

Let me answer with the same silly and science I bring to most chats: It’s not about age, it’s about anatomy.

The Myth of the “Right Age”

There’s a weird belief floating around that facelifts are reserved for women in their 60s and up. Like you’re supposed to wait until your jawline has completely given up before you’re “allowed” to do something about it.

Wrong.

Some people start seeing skin laxity and jowls in their 30s or early 40s. Others hold off until their 50s or even 60s. But that has less to do with age and more to do with genetics, lifestyle, skin quality and the structure of your face.

Why I Chose a Deep Plane Facelift at 46

I didn’t wake up one day thinking I wanted to look younger. I wanted to look right. I wanted to be less embarrassed to take a picture with Steven, Zoe and Winston. I wanted to put on makeup and not feel like it was a waste of time.

I know my face. I’ve got a trained eye, years of experience in acute care, and a front row seat to aesthetic trainings every day. And what I saw in the mirror? It didn’t match how I felt.

That’s the thing – it isn’t about vanity. It’s about alignment. When your face looks tired, heavy or hollow –- but you feel sharp, energized and powerful – It’s ok to want the two to match.

So yes, I got the deep plane facelift, and I have zero regrets.

What’s a Deep Plane Facelift Anyway?

If you’re picturing a wind tunnel tight face, stop right there. That’s not what Dr. Camp does.

The deep plane facelift is not your grandmother’s facelift. This technique goes under the SMAS (that’s the connective tissue layer under the skin) and it repositions the deep facial structures, not just the skin.

What you get is lifted, sculpted, and a naturally refreshed face – without the “done” look.

Bonus: recovery is smoother than you’d think, and the results last. Because we’re not pulling – we’re repositioning.

I was actually shocked by the experience. Everyone thinks it’s going to be very painful. I only took gabapentin and Tylenol for pain control. I can say I never would rate my pain over 3 out of 10.

Why Earlier Can Be Better

Getting a facelift earlier in life actually has some serious advantages:

• Better skin elasticity = better results
• You heal faster
• You maintain a youthful look rather than chasing it
• It’s easier to keep results subtle

Waiting until everything has shifted dramatically means we have more to do to get you back. Acting early means you’re preserving not correcting.

Still Think 46 Is Too Young?

That’s okay. You’re allowed to think that, but let me be clear: if you’re noticing sagging, jowling, or heaviness in the midface, or you just feel like your outside doesn’t match your inside, you’re not crazy, and you’re not vain.

You’re just paying attention. And maybe you’re ready to fix the issue.

Because this isn’t about chasing youth. It’s about owning your face at every age.

Curious If a Facelift Is Right For You?

Let’s talk. No pressure, no judgement – just real info from someone who lives it, loves it, and might just be your new favorite NP. Request a consultation online or call (817) 228-4315 to meet with us.

I’m always here to talk about it. Because Stven is going to grab me and pull me into your consultation anyway!

Hugs and love,
Sara