Can Long Term Results Be Expected from Multiple Facial Surgeries?

I am scheduled for a facelift, brow lift, eyelid lift, CO2 laser, fat injections. I am 49 years old and very scared of the surgery itself. How long will the results last? Will I always look about 10 years younger? Or will I waste my money and assume the risk for something lasting only a couple of years and needs augmentation with fillers, Botox etc? Can anyone please help? I am in a panic and running out of time.

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Facelift surgery can give long lasting results

Surgical procedures make permanent changes to the face and aging will not continue in the same way as it would have if you had not had surgery. However, we are not setting the new face in stone, the aging process does continue as age and gravity continue to have their effects. I prefer to think that facial surgery sets the clock back, for instance to make you look more like you did 10 years ago. Then the clock starts ticking again, but the time point has been reset. For example, if you are... more

Longevity of a facelift

Typically, facelift patients can expect to look younger after their facelift. How much younger depends on many factors, including on how many procedures they have. Generally, facelift patients are always "ahead of the game" by that many years, although time does pass, fat disappears from the face, tissue sags, etc. The success after rejuvenation surgery depends also heavily on the surgeon. With respect to the facelift itself, every surgeon has his or her own style with respect to... more

Long term effects of facial surgery

If your skin isn't too sun damaged, if you haven't had bad acne scars, and if you don't have wide weight swings, you should get a nice result from the procedures you describe IF you have chosen the best plastic surgeon in your area. The results of the same surgery by two different surgeons will be very different. You will start aging after the surgery but will always look better having done it than not.

Full facial rejuvenation can produce a balanced, long lasting result

The combination of procedures you've described is a full facial rejuvenation. For patients who have aging changes that affect the entire face, a full facial rejuvenation can produce a beautiful, balanced, long lasting result, improving all aspects of facial aging. Done properly, combination facial procedures should be safe. How long will the improvement last? Well, the aging clock ticks on, but, having had the procedure, you will always look better than you would have otherwise. Most... more

Anxiety, not panic, is normal before multiple facial surgeries

That's a lot of surgeries you are considering. Some anxiety is normal before facial surgeries but if you are in a panic mode. something is not right. Either you are not sure about the surgeries or the surgeon. I would recommend you spend some time with your surgeon, ask him/her a lot of questions. Consider doing it in stages, start with something simple like the upper blepharoplasty. Then do the browlift. Do the CO2 laser last. In general surgery will turn back the clock but will not stop... more

Long-lasting facelift results and comfort with your decision

Dear Atf: Most patients that consult me have been carefully considering facial cosmetic surgery for some time, and doing their research. Selection of an experienced facelift, etc. surgeon is very important. The surgeon and their office staff should have provided you with plenty of information; first, in order to decide on surgeon and procedures, and second, to reduce your fears by helping you understand the recovery and care you'll get. Your face, brow & eyelids will typically be... more

Facelift panic

One other thought. Although it is normal to be nervous before surgery you should not be in a panic. Perhaps you are trying to get too much done with all these procedures. You need to talk to your surgeon and perhaps you should pick one or two things to do instead of trying to do everything. You can see how you do and then come back and do more procedures once you see how things go.

Fear Before Surgery???

If you have any doubts about your upcoming surgery you must address them with your surgeon. Ask yourself what are you afraid of? anesthesia, complications, pain, poor results? Once you ask yourself and get an honest answer then bring this up with your surgeon. If he/she can calm your fears, great proceed with surgery otherwise cancel it. In terms of all the abov procedures, you should look good and for about 10 years younger. However, it is important to maintain the looks with any needed... more

It's normal to be nervous before cosmetic facial plastic surgery

If you weren't nervous you wouldn't be normal. As long as you have chosen a quality surgeon who specializes in facial rejuvenation, most patients get very good results. It is difficult to predict how long the results will last. The first answer I give to my patients is that facelifts last for the rest of your life. What I mean is that if you have a twin sister and she doesn't get a facelift, in 10 years you will still look 10 to 15 years younger. What surgery does is turn the clock back, not... more

Good facelifts last longer than poorly performed facelifts

You should have long term results that last forever if done by an experienced facelift surgeon. The excess skin that is removed during surgery is gone forever--but you do still continue to age. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon to lessen your anxiety.