I want to go back to my surgeon, but I am a little intimidated by him. Let me just say that I am not a difficult person, if anything I’m the opposite. If I had any questions for him after the surgery he acted as if I was insulting him. I would really like to have some Knowledge and reinforcement about how long this smartlift should last. He told me between 6 and 10 years. I have taken excellent care of my face. I’m so disappointed.
July 9, 2018
Answer: How long does a facelift last? thanks for your question. "Smartlift" can mean different things to different surgeons however, in most people the smartlift lasts just as long. However, many people who only have mild signs of facial aging go for the smartlift and therefor, it may seem as though it doesn't last as long. I like to tell patients, even after a facelift, you will continue to age, so changes will occur after the procedure. As others may have said, most patients find that the surgery will last between 5-10 yearsDr Bonaparte
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July 9, 2018
Answer: How long does a facelift last? thanks for your question. "Smartlift" can mean different things to different surgeons however, in most people the smartlift lasts just as long. However, many people who only have mild signs of facial aging go for the smartlift and therefor, it may seem as though it doesn't last as long. I like to tell patients, even after a facelift, you will continue to age, so changes will occur after the procedure. As others may have said, most patients find that the surgery will last between 5-10 yearsDr Bonaparte
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July 9, 2018
Answer: A Facelift Doesn't Stop The Ageing Process Thank you for your question. As surgeons when performing a facelift you have to tighten the SMAS muscle and remove the excess skin. By doing this a facelift should last between 5-10 years depending on your skin quality, genetics, lifestyle and how you look after your skin. A patient who has a facelift at 45 years old is likely to get a longer lasting result than someone of 70 years old. This is due to their skin quality as they have lost more collagen. This doesn't mean a facelift will last 7 years and then start dropping. It means once you have your facelift, year on year it will get a little looser until at 5-10 years you look how you did at the start. Unfortunately, a facelift doesn't stop the ageing process this still happens. If you look at your before and after pictures, you should see that 2-3 years on you do not look as tight as 1 week after surgery, but you haven't gone back to how you looked before surgery. A facelift will always ensure you are looking at least 5-10 years younger than your age. It is important to look after your skin after a facelift to help the longevity. Invest in non surgical approaches such as Botox, Filler, Chemical Peels, Laser, Good Skin Care Regime to help keep your skin looking refreshed. If you have any questions or concerns it is important your surgeon is there to listen to you All The Best
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July 9, 2018
Answer: A Facelift Doesn't Stop The Ageing Process Thank you for your question. As surgeons when performing a facelift you have to tighten the SMAS muscle and remove the excess skin. By doing this a facelift should last between 5-10 years depending on your skin quality, genetics, lifestyle and how you look after your skin. A patient who has a facelift at 45 years old is likely to get a longer lasting result than someone of 70 years old. This is due to their skin quality as they have lost more collagen. This doesn't mean a facelift will last 7 years and then start dropping. It means once you have your facelift, year on year it will get a little looser until at 5-10 years you look how you did at the start. Unfortunately, a facelift doesn't stop the ageing process this still happens. If you look at your before and after pictures, you should see that 2-3 years on you do not look as tight as 1 week after surgery, but you haven't gone back to how you looked before surgery. A facelift will always ensure you are looking at least 5-10 years younger than your age. It is important to look after your skin after a facelift to help the longevity. Invest in non surgical approaches such as Botox, Filler, Chemical Peels, Laser, Good Skin Care Regime to help keep your skin looking refreshed. If you have any questions or concerns it is important your surgeon is there to listen to you All The Best
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