Is it safe for a black woman to have get a face lift?

Absolutely: Individual of pigmentation are at increased risks of scarring, especially keloids. If the patient has been properly informed and is willing to take the "chance" there is no reason why an african american woman should not undergo rhytidectomy. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be helpful to understand the risks and benefits.

Can be: Black women can have facelifts performed safely. However, make sure you don't really need another procedure including: facial fillers fat transfer midface lift.

African americans: Absolutely safe. There might be an increased risk of thick scar or keloid formation that should be discussed.

Absolutely: Completely safe, and very common. We routinely have women of color present for surgical and nonsurgical facial rejuvenation. You should feel comfortable proceeding with facelift regardless of race or gender.

Colorblind: The risks of a facelift are not related to race other than potential concerns for hypertrophic or keloid scarring. Other than that, the considerations and preparation are the same as for any other individual and relate to overall health and need for possible pre-operative medical clearance.

No problem: Provided you do not have a propensity for keloid scarring. The risk of keloid is higher for african americans, but many women of all shades of color have received great results from a facelift. Make sure you seek consultation with a qualified facial plastic surgeon in your area. Best wishes!

Yes: If you do not form keloids, or large scars then face lifting is safe in your case. If you do form keloids other aesthetic treatments need to be considered.

Yes: Plastic surgery can be perfomed safely on women of color. You surgeon will need to pay special attention to your history of prior healing or scarring, as the risk of keloid may be increased.

Facelift: yes. many black women get facelifts but there is a higher risk of keloid formation. Be sure to have your face evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.