Facelifts used to be associated with patients in their 60s or beyond—but not anymore. In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift toward early-intervention facelifts among patients in their 40s and even late 30s.

Why the trend? It’s all about prevention, subtlety, and longevity. Dr. Eric Yavrouian provides facelift to patients in Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Greater Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding communities.

What Is an Early-Intervention Facelift?

An early-intervention facelift is a less extensive surgical lift performed before severe aging has set in. Instead of reversing dramatic sagging or deep wrinkles, it focuses on preserving youthful contours, tightening mild laxity, and delaying more significant aging changes.

This can include:

• Mini facelift

• Lower facelift

• SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) lift

• Jawline or neck lift

Why More Patients Are Choosing to Act Earlier

1. Subtle Results

The earlier you intervene, the less dramatic correction you need. Patients in their 40s often want to maintain a natural, refreshed appearance—not look like they’ve had “work done.”

2. Longer-Lasting Outcomes

Addressing mild signs of aging early can extend the lifespan of results, sometimes reducing the need for more extensive procedures later in life.

3. Non-surgical Fatigue

While injectables like Botox and fillers are great tools, they have limits. Over time, repeated filler use can lead to a puffy or overdone appearance—especially in the mid-face. A mini facelift can offer more natural, structural support.

4. Zoom and HD Culture

With remote work and high-resolution selfies, people are more aware of their facial angles, jawlines, and aging signs. Younger patients want to maintain a tight neck and jawline while it’s still easy to correct.

Who’s a Good Candidate for Early Facelifting?

• Age 38–50

• Mild jowling or loose skin

• Sagging along the jawline or neck

• Looking for a longer-term solution vs. repeated injectables

• In good overall health with realistic expectations

Combining With Other Treatments

Early facelifts are often paired with:

• Fat grafting for volume

• Laser resurfacing or microneedling for skin texture

• Neurotoxins and fillers for fine-tuning

This combination approach delivers a more comprehensive rejuvenation without changing your natural look.

The Bottom Line

Early-intervention facelifts are about graceful aging, not transformation. If you’re starting to notice early signs of facial laxity and want long-term, natural results, this modern approach might be exactly what you need.

For more information about treatments and procedures by Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Eric J. Yavrouian,  serving patients in and around Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles, CA area call 818-241-2150 or click here to contact him for a consultation.