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Stephen Prendiville, M.D. answers: How long do the effects of a Lifestyle Lift last?

A regular Facelift or separate procedures cost so much more, but I've been told that the effects last 5-10 years if you don't smoke, or experience weight changes. How long can I expect the effects of a Lifestyle Lift to last under similar conditions?


Stephen Prendiville, MD
9 months ago

I agree with previous posters that Lifestyle Lift is essentially a heavily marketed commodity that promises a "breakthrough."  I agree that it is a breakthrough in marketing but definitely not a breakthrough in technique. 

I encourage viewers of this website to view remarks made by patients with actual experience with Lifestyle Lift.  I think that the remarks really speak for themselves.  A quick procedure for a patient with major aging changes can be a recipe for an unhappy patient.

As to who performs Lifestyle Lift:  I think previous posts are misleading. It is a combination of surgeons.  Some are certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, some are certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and some by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (at least 10).

Lifestyle Lift is a commercial entity set apart from board certification, and none of the boards mentioned above have given an official blessing to the marketing or business practices of Lifestyle Lift.

As a fellowship trained and Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, I can assure our readers that Facial Plastic Surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery on the face. The reason for this is that our entire training is devoted toward surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the face, head, and neck.  We do not perform procedures on breast, body, hands, or extremties as do our colleagues, because we are truly facial specialists.

I encourage readers to rely on word of mouth, and to choose a surgeon who is board certified either by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and who is able to demonstrate expertise through his or her own merits, apart from marketing.

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