Summary
A TikTok video about a Gen Z man meeting a woman who had a facelift gained 29 million views. The experience surprised him because the woman looked much younger than her actual age of 65. Facelifts are popular in older age groups and can be less expensive in places like Mexico.
Key Facts
- A TikTok video by Mark Roberts showing a woman's facelift experience went viral with 29 million views.
- Roberts initially thought the woman was in her 20s, but she turned out to be 65 and retired.
- In the U.S., the average retirement age ranges from 61 to 67.
- A facelift, known as rhytidectomy, lifts and tightens skin to reduce wrinkles.
- In 2024, people aged 55 to 69 made up 59% of facelift procedures in the U.S.
- Facelifts in the U.S. cost between $12,000 to $19,000, while in Mexico, they cost between $4,000 to $8,000.
- TikTok users reacted with a mix of amazement and skepticism about the woman's age appearance.