“Just as people may require a second hip replacement or knee revision, it is becoming more common for individuals to undergo more than one facelift over the course of their lives,” adds Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS, PLLC. A successful facelift should last between 10 and 15 years—but if you get your first one at age 45, that means by the time you reach age 60, you may be thinking it’s time for another one. Kris shared that her last facelift was 14 years ago, so she was right on schedule for a tune-up. Dr. Devgan adds that “a second procedure is not an indication that the first failed; rather, it reflects a long and full life lived in harmony with evolving goals and anatomy.”

It should also be noted that a second (or even third) facelift requires a bit more finessing than was needed the first time. “While most well-placed scars from the first procedure heal discreetly, the tissue underneath is no longer untouched territory,” says Dr. Devgan. “Because the structural foundation has already been lifted, the focus shifts to maintaining facial balance and subtly adjusting areas of new laxity or volume loss. With advancements in technique, surgeons can safely navigate prior surgical planes and create exceptionally natural results. In this way, sequential facial surgery becomes less about chasing youth and more about preserving identity and structure across time.” Dr. Azizzadeh adds, “As more individuals opt for facelifts at a younger age, I anticipate that secondary facelifts will become increasingly common in the future.”

But with all moments of looking up—or feeling inspired by—celebrities, we need to keep a few things in mind. “Patients need to realize that celebrities have unlimited resources, professional makeup artists, professional hairstylists, and have many non-invasive treatments such as laser, radiofrequency, and injections as well,” Dr. Shafer says, injecting a moment of levity into the conversation. “There’s also a team of digital editors. So remember, there is more that goes into appearance than just that facelift.”