How long does a facelift last?

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... more

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... more

Hello, I would agree that a well performed  and appropriately selected Facelift will last 5-10 years. It is important to recognize that in all patients after the first few weeks a little "settling in" occurrs, where 5-10% of the "tightness" initally seen goes away as the swelling... 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 performed properly can last 10 years or more, but this is a very rough estimate, as there are multiple factors involved, including: the surgeon's technique the patient's age and skin quality how the patient cares for themselves after surgery (good diet and exercise, using sunblock, no... more

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... more

The longevity of a facelift depends on many factors as you can see from the other answers. Primary factors are the skill of the surgeon and the technique used. Of equal importance are factors a patient brings to the table. Factors that definitely reduce facelift longevity are sun damage, acne scarring,... more

Some surgeons say they last a lifetime. If you look at a patient that had a facelift years out and then were able to look at the same exact patient that didn't have a facelift years out, the facelift patient would still have signs of improvement 10 or even 20 years out. I tell my patients that it is... 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