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How Long Do the Effects of a Lifestyle Lift Last?

asked 3 years ago by FILIGREE1 in FLORIDA, USA
Latest answer by Richard Ellenbogen, MD
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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?

16 answers to How Long Do the Effects of a Lifestyle Lift Last?

How long does it last Lifestyle Lift

My father once told me when you buy something that you are talked into the quality lasts until your check clears the bank. I see reviews all over the internet that it didnt last even 6 months.Also the reviews of so many patients getting it redone

Richard Ellenbogen, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

www.beverlyhillsbody.com

How Long Does a Mini-lift like Lifestyle and others last?

The analogy I like using is that a face lift whether Lifestyle Lift, LiteLift or any of the many other mini-facelifts the procedure is like turning back the hands of time so many years.. It would be nice if the clock stopped but it keeps on ticking. On the other hand if you were an identical twin and you had this surgery but your twin did not - you would always look younger. An experienced surgeon will turn back your appearance in a natural manner a bit more than others and allow the clock... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

drnichter.com

+11

Talk to Former Patients

Hello in Florida, Very good answers to your question here. I would also add that before you commit to any Facelift procedure you speak with former patients who have had it to learn from their experiences and get a sense of their overall satisfaction. While it may be helpful to speak with Patients who are less than 6 months out from their procedure you will most likely not get an accurate idea of how long the procedure lasts. It is best to speak with Patients who are at least 1 year out from... more

Kamran Jafri, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

+11

Lifestyle Lift Shelf Life

In some types of plastic surgery, the length of result is very difficult to quantify. Surgeries, like rhinoplasty and facial implants that change or replace hard structures (cartilage, bone, or implant) provide results that tend to be permanent. Surgeries that remove fat, such as liposuction and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, tend to also provide longer lasting results in the absence of significant weight gain. However, many other surgeries - such as brow lifts, face lifts, and midface lifts -... more

Richard W. Westreich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

+11

Facelift Durability

In my experience, I'v had patients come to me after having had this procedure who have been a bit disappointed by the durability of the effects, telling me that the results were not as dramatic as they had hoped. I think that a standard facelift, performed properly by a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon can provide a wonderful, lasting result. Set up a consult or two with surgeons in your area with the proper credentials, look at some of their before and after pictures, and pick the... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

+11

The Lifestyle lift is only a mini facelift and as such...

The Lifestyle lift is only a mini facelift and as such will give less of a result than a properly done facelift. The result also will typically last at the very best for 3 to 5 years. Some patients who have had this surgery feel that their result was gone after only a week! My recommedation is to save until the cost of a real facelift is acceptable and then go to the right surgeon. This is actually less expensive than doing a Lifestyle lift and having to do another surgery soon... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

+10

How long does a Lifestyle Lift Last?

The results of a good facelift are long lasting. The results of a bad facelift are forever. My time on the day of surgery will benefit my patients the rest of their lives. Personally, for me, it would be a soulless pursuit for my office to just collect the patient's payment and then rush through the a 'cookie cutter' procedure and obtain a mediocre result. The real joy is doing my very best knowling my patients and their families have trusted me with their faces and their... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Do your research

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... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

+10

Unfortunately, Lifestyle Lift effects last a long time

While the results of minilifts performed under tension can be fleeting, the scarring may not be. A quick visit to the LifeStyle Lift section of RealSelf.com shows that 60% of patients are unhappy with their LSL. The most common reasons cited were bad scarring and inadequate rejuvenation. One of the reasons for dissatisfaction is that patients received scars of a full facelift, but only received results of a minilift. They thought they were getting a facelift for a bargain price. Instead,... more

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Not all face lifts and Lifestyle lifts are the same

Not only do patient's heal differently but Lifestyle lifts are performed by different surgeons using different techniques. Futhermore the Lifrestyle Lift was "invented" by Dr, Kent in 2001. So it has only been perfomed for 8 years. How can they tell you it lasts 5-10 years when it hasn't been around that long? There is no way to predict how long it will last. Using the message boards and blogs may be useful to you in this regard.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Face Lift Marketing

I really don't see any new breakthroughs with the LSL procedure. In fact these techniques have been around for a long time - Minimal scar, suture plication of the SMAS and Platysma and Liposuction of the neck and jowl fat. In my opinion, the problems with the LSL are as follows: 1, The Television Marketing campaign creates an unrealistic expectation for this type of operation. 2. Consistent use of before and after photographs with the neck extended in the after and flexed down in the... more

Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately, everyone will be different.

A Lifestyle Lift is a type of short scar facelift that tightens the underlying SMAS layer of the face. The dissection or freeing of the skin is less extensive than a full facelift. Also the muscle is not freed up, only plicated or folded onto itself and sutured with permanent suture. For these reasons, it will not "last" as long as a full face and neck lift. When people ask how long any particular procedure "lasts", the answer is going to depend on the patient... more

Manish H. Shah, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

How long does the effects of a Lifestyle Lift last?

The important component of a Lifestyle Lift is tightening of the deeper structures of the face, the SMAS/fascia and muscle structures. This tightening provides a real improvement in the overall appearance, particularly in the neck and jowl area. It is impossible to attribute an exact time period to which you turn back the clock, however as a general rule Lifestyle Lift and/or facelift provide around eight to ten years loss of appearance of aging. It is true that standard facelift... more

David Q. Santos, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Beware of the creative names for old procedures

The result of each procedure depends on the patient and the doctor.Your results depends on the surgeons skill, your genetic and your life style. In general if a procedure has less down time and has less swelling and take less time to do will give you less of a result . Some patients need less of procedure because they are younger or they don't have much sagging. The best thing is to do the procedure that patient need not the one that surgeon offers and uses creative name that are sometimes... more

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

What is the longevity of a Lifestyle Lift?

Lifestyle Lift is a trademark. Essentially, it is a lower third facelift that addresses jowling and platysmal banding in the neck. This is usually accomplished through SMAS plication or imbrication techniques. Technically speaking, it is not a new or groundbreaking technique. From a marketing standpoint, they are pioneering ways to mass market cosmetic surgery. One of the biggest problems with the Lifestyle Lift is the experience. It is a mill that does not foster a tight bond between... more

Todd C. Miller, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.toddmillermd.com

How long does a Lifestyle Lift Last?

A properly performed Lifestyle lift in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon should last the same as a regular Facelift. Depending on the patient problems and aging a surgeon can modify a Lifestyle lift surgery as all the surgeons here would modify their Facelift surgery depending on the type of aging that their patients have. There should be little or no difference between a Facelift and a Lifestyle lift if the patient presents with severe or advanced aging. This means that the... more