How long does a deep plane facelift last?

A deep place face lift really just lasts 5 - 10 years? I read this somewhere. After 5 - 10 years I look as old as before the lift? That hurts. And what do I then? Is there no way to die beautiful? (Not that I plan that at the moment, if you know what I mean.) Gabrielle

4 answers to “How long does a deep plane facelift...”

A: Deep plane facelift

Steven Wallach, MD

There are so many factors to how long a facelift will last. Your genetics are important. Skin elasticity, smoking history, sun exposure, the quality of the facelift, to name a few all impact the longevity of the facelift.

A: You Can Not Stop Aging

Anil R. Shah, MD

The second your surgeon finished your operation the aging process starts. If your surgeon performed a procedure when you were twenty (would not advise that obviously) you would not stay twenty forever, because factors like cell aging, sun exposure, loss of elasticity, loss of facial volume, etc. can all... more

A: Longevity of results varies

Richard P. Rand, MD

The longevity of a facelift, deep plane or otherwise, depends on the type of surgery done, the talent of your surgeon, and the nature of the tissues you bring to the operation. Some patient factors decrease the longevity such as sun damage, acne scars, and wide weight swings. Nevertheless, a well done... more

A: Deep plane techniques should last 8-12 years

Michael A. Bogdan, MD

A deep plane facelift is a version of SMAS facelift technique. It is a category of modern extensive facelifts, such as Composite, Deep plane, High SMAS, Extended SMAS, SMAS platysma, SMASectomy, etc. There are many nuances to these techniques, and surgeons who practice them will tailor components to the... more

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