Though a facelift can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, it probably won't transform you into your idealized image. Before you decide to have surgery, you should think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Dr. Markus. The best facelift candidates are those who seek improvement, not perfection.

Facelifts are generally performed on patients between 40 and 70, but many people in their 70s and 80s also get very good results. You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you:

• Have a deep line that runs from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth
  
• No longer have a well-defined jawline
  
• Have deep wrinkles on your cheeks and sagging skin near your cheekbones
  
• Have loose skin, wrinkles or excess fatty tissue in your neck.

Patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, problems with blood clotting, or who form excessive scars must take special precautions, so make sure you discuss these conditions with Dr. Markus.