How Long Does a Facelift Last?

How long does a facelift last? What factors determine how long a facelift will last?

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Longevity for facelift results

Facelifts usually last for about 10 years. A facelift done on a 45-year-old person may last longer because the skin tone is much better than somebody who is 85 years old. The 85-year-old skin is very inelastic and will start to sag within the first few years after the procedure. The fact is that to determine how long a facelift will last include genetics, smoking, and sun exposure. Obviously when patients are overweight, fat deposits in the neck also will be present.

Facelifts last 2-10 years, depending on the technique, the surgeon and the patient

These are averages for what patients report after their surgery. Threadlifts: Most patients notice a benefit for 6 months to 1 year. No permanent benefit is usually noted since the tissues usually slide past the sutures. In all cases when we have removed threads during revision procedures, the sutures have held no tension and were often quite loose. The data are not fully in on Endotine lifts performed with undermining (lifts performed with a self dissolving device that hooks onto the... more

Lasting results depend on technique

Some Face Lifts only tighten the loose skin. These procedures will last the least amount of time. This might be an acceptable procedure for some patients, but it might not give a long lasting result. The SMAS Lift offers the most natural improvement to the face because the underlying tissue layers and muscles of the face are lifted and repositioned, improving the jaw line and neck area. By using this technique, patients look more the way they used to look before the aging process since the... more

Lasting Results from a Facelift

Facelifts are also referred to as a rhytidectomy procedure. The longevity of a face lift result really depends on the type of face lift and the depth of correction. Routinely, a well performed face lift not only addresses the redundancy of skin but also the underlying fascial and muscular support. Shorter, no downtime facelifts do not adequately correct the underlying muscular and fascial support and are more prone to relapse.

It depends which procedure you choose

While genetics and skin quality are important in longevity of a facelift, technique is the number one factor in how long the result will last. Fast recovery and minimal facelift techniques will last the least amount of time: Thread Lifts - were very popular in the media over the last few years, but patients found they only lasted a few months to a year, and were very disappointed. Mini-face lift - S-lift - refers to a face lift with a small amount of skin undermining (non-extensive), with... more

Excellent question which is posed by almost every...

Excellent question which is posed by almost every patient looking for cosmetic rejuvenation. Unfortunately, no physician can tell how long a facelift will last just as no physician can tell you what you will look like in the future without a facelift. There are many factors which affect how skin ages including: smoking sun exposure genetics stress nutrition All of these factors play a role in the aging process. Another important factor to consider is what type of facelift is to be... more

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How Long Does A Facelift Last

Thank you for your question. Any answer is very subjective. I can tell you that it is unusual for patients to have a second Facelift after a successful and properly performed first Facelift. The duration of results depends on many factors: The type of skin-fair thin skin ages faster than darker thin skin. Facelift results last longer in darker skin-10-12 years than in fair thin skin-2-4 years. Age at time of Facelift- Younger patients (45-60) with fewer aging changes... more

Facelift Longevity

The longevity of any face lifting procedure will be influenced by multiple factors beyond the type of facelift performed and the skill and expertise of the plastic surgeon: the extent of tissue elasticity and sagging, genetics, amount of sun damage, life style (smoking, significant weight fluctuations, excess dieting or exercise), general medical health and other adjunctive procedures (like fillers, Dysport or Botox, peels, skin care program) performed in conjunction with (the facelift or as... more

Can my facelift last forever?

It is a misnomer and misconception calling for duration and longevity of a face lift result. Aging face is a dynamic process. A well performed facelift surgery generally washes away about 10 years from your face, but remember you will continue to age. According to my experience, ten years post facelift surgery; you should still have a firmer and better looking neck than your pre operative appearance. There are various elements affecting facial aging process after face lift surgery which... more

Longevity of face lifts

There are tons of different types of face lifts. I hear this question a lot, and here's the deal. I cannot speak for all surgeons but here's what I see. Every single one of us in on an escalator of aging. The escalator moves at different speeds for each of us depending on genetic factors and environmental factors such as sun exposure and smoking. The rate at which the escalator moves dictates our apparent age. Some of us are lucky in that our escalator is slow and... more