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Facelift After Weight Loss: When and Why to Do It

Lost weight and have facial sagging? Understand when facelift is indicated after significant weight loss.

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Dr. Roberio Brandao

Creator of Modern Face

Updated December 1, 2024

The Paradox of Weight Loss

Losing weight is excellent for health, but can reveal or create facial sagging. Skin that was stretched over fat now has excess. The greater and faster the weight loss, the greater the residual sagging tends to be.

When to Consider Surgery?

  • • Stable weight for at least 6-12 months
  • • Significant facial sagging causing concern
  • • Good general health (no nutritional deficiencies)
  • • Realistic expectations about results

Differences in Post-Weight Loss Facelift Patients who lost significant weight often need more skin excision than patients with natural aging. Skin quality may also be different. Individual planning is essential.

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