Facial Aging in Your 40s and 50s: When to Consider a Short Facelift

Those first signs of aging can creep in quickly. By your 40s and 50s, sagging skin, deepening smile lines, and jowling may start to change how you feel about your appearance. Many people want to refresh their look but worry about long recovery times or dramatic changes. A short facelift could be the solution.

At Friedman Plastics & ENT, Dr. Bryan Friedman brings a high level of expertise to minimally invasive facial cosmetic surgery. He is double board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Friedman completed his medical training at Midwestern University, followed by a five-year surgical residency and a prestigious fellowship in facial plastic surgery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and continues to refine advanced cosmetic techniques that prioritize patient comfort and subtle, natural-looking enhancements. 

When to Consider a Short Facelift

Your 40s and 50s are often when facial aging becomes more noticeable. A short facelift may be ideal if you’re seeing:

• Mild to moderate jowling: Skin along the jawline starts to droop.
• Flattened cheeks: Volume loss or sagging changes your cheek contour.
• Smile lines and marionette lines: Wrinkles deepen from nose to mouth and down the chin.
• Loose neck skin: While less extensive than a full neck lift, a short facelift can provide a visible improvement.

If you’re not ready for a full facelift but want more than fillers can deliver, this procedure fits right in the middle. It’s subtle but powerful.

Benefits of a Minimally Invasive Facelift

A short facelift offers natural-looking results with less trauma and faster healing. Here’s why patients in Arizona choose this approach:

• Smaller incisions: Concealed near the hairline and front of the ear.
• Reduced scarring: No visible incision behind the ear.
• Lower risk: Performed under local anesthesia with sedation.
• Faster recovery: Less swelling and bruising.

Many patients return to regular activities within two weeks. Results typically last 5–10 years, depending on your skin quality and lifestyle.

Take Years Off Without Looking Like You Had Surgery

Ready to refresh your appearance while still looking like yourself? Call Friedman Plastics & ENT to explore the benefits of a short facelift in Scottsdale or Payson. Reach our Scottsdale location at 480-664-0125 or our Payson office at 928-478-6891 to schedule your consultation today.