How long does a facelift last?

Our experience, using the extended SMASplasty technique developed by Dr. Maas, provides patients with a 10 year duration of effect. This technique involves elevating the skin and subsequently the thick connective tissue under the skin and repositioning them in such a way as to restore youthful facial contour.... more

 Hello, What factors come into play regarding longevity; include genetics, sun exposure, original quality of procedure, your perspective / expectations and health as starters. In terms of my results, patients that come in for touch ups are in the 7-10 year period after their first procedure.  I have... more

A better question would be, "How much younger will a facelift make me look?" Facelift surgery is a way of "resetting the clock of aging in your face." The same factors that caused your face to age before surgery will continue to cause facial aging. In the average patient, a facelift... more

I always explain to my patients that aging is not a steady process when it comes to skin elasticity and facial volume.  Onset of menopause, weight swings and skin damage from sun exposure all are factors that can effect the appearance of your face both before and after a facelift affecting the longevity... more

Everything is relative and variable. All patients are of course different. On average though, I let my potential patients know that  a facelift will last approximately 7-10 years.  This is when the SMAS is treated. Simply doing a skin lift is most often a waste of time and money for the patient. We... more

Patients who have well executed facelifts will benefit from them for life. This does not mean that the features are frozen in time, just that the aging appearace is ratcheded back a decade or so.  Obviously, the initial magnitude of benefit will be dependent upon the surgeon, the technique, the quality of... more

In general, a facelift can last seven to ten years. For those who want or need a facelift in their late 40's the results typically last longer than the average since those individuals have greater elasticity and strength to their skin and supporting structures. Those results can last 15 to 20 years. Once you... more

Facial rejuvenation by facelift if one of the most powerful tools we have as plastic surgeons.  But there are a lot of factors that first determine the initial result then determine the longevity of the result. Initially how ptotic and face is, especially the neck, and what the quality of the skin is like... more

This highly depends on the technique and your genetics. On average a real facelift, a component SMAS type, may last 7 to 10 years but is also dependent on how well you take care of your results and your skin. You should use sunscreen, avoid smoking and use skin care products, such as Retin-A, on a regular basis.

A facelift is for many like turning back the clock and getting a fresh start. The quality of your skin before your facial rejuvenation procedure will definitely have an effect on the lasting results of a facelift. For example, a person who has previously been a heavy smoker, a serious sun worshipper, or a... more