Will a Facelift at 50 Last into Your 60's?

Great question. We get asked this question frequently. The answer however, is complex. There are many things besides age that determine the outcome and "how long will it last". Your general health, habits(smoking/sun exposure) and genetics all affect your healing and subsequent outcome.  When it comes to how long a facelift will last, that again depends on the above factors. Most studies and experienced surgeons would say that the average facelift lasts 8-12 years. Keep in mind that facial surgery does not stop the clock from ticking but at best just turns back time. Once the surgery is complete, you will continue to age but from your new starting point. Remember that we are all individuals. Discuss your expectations and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and make sure you are comfortable with their answers. Good luck.

Thank you for your question.  How long a facelift last, is a prior question for most patients.  The answer will differ from patient to patient depending on their skin quality, lifestyle, whether they are a smoker or drinker.  A facelift should last approximately 7-10 years.  This will just turn back the clock this length of time, therefore always looking better for your age.  All The Best 

A full rhytidectomy, or facelift, will take about 10 years off your face and should last about 10 years – regardless of your age at the time of the procedure. This does not mean that you do not continue to age during that decade; you do, but you will be aging from a turned-back set-point and so will continue to look younger than peers who have not had facelifts. You can further slow the clock and maintain the benefits of your facelift by adopting an anti-aging skin care regimen, including chemical peels. I hope this helps.

A well preformed lower face and neck lift should have a long lasting results. This procedure can be performed with local anesthesia and twilight sedation without the need for general anesthesia.

Our best research shows that a facelift lasts on average 8 years some way more and some way less it will depend on your tissue quality

Think of a face lift as setting back the clock.  You will continue to age but will always look better that you would have had you not done the face lift.  It is typical that by 10 years you would be ready for another lift.

The big question to ask is at what age do you want to start enjoying the benefits of a younger face.  Most of my patients are having their lifts in their 50’s.

A facelift turns the clock back so-to-speak about 10-15 years.  Unfortunately, we still live on planet Earth and gravity continues to exert a constant force and the sun continues to shower us with ultraviolet radiation.

Most surgeons would say that a facelift lasts about 10 years. If you age slowly, then the facelift lasts longer. If you age quickly, then the facelift doesn't last as long.

Things like smoking, prolonged sun exposure, being in a bad mood all the time (scowling) and poor skin care will cause you to lose your results more quickly.

Excellent skin care, protecting your skin daily with sunscreen, combining a facelift with skin rejuvenation/resurfacing/tightening with nonsurgical Laser and RF and strategic use of Botox and fillers can do wonders to make a facelift last much longer than it otherwise would.

I hope this helps.

The easy and consistent answer is that you will always look better after your procedure.  In other words, while you will continue to age, this will not take place at the usual accelerated rate because your surgery turned back the clock a bit, so that you will always look better than if you had not done the surgery at all. 

The advantages of having this surgery performed at a younger age are:  you heal much more naturally and more quickly; there is much less risk to the surgical procedure and any associated anesthesia.  There will be a more natural appearing improvement to your facial contours that is less noticeable to friends and family.  Perhaps the most important reason to consider doing this type of surgery sooner rather than later is that you will have a longer time to enjoy the results.

The short answer is yes. If a lift and fill facelift is done at a younger age in the 50s – the longevity and facial shaping is enhanced long term, but remember one must alter and lift the deep SMAS layers along with deep malar fat compartment enhancement to achieve longer lasting results.

 

This is a common question I get asked. Facelift will restore a more youthful appearance if done well, which sets back the clock. Longevity will depend on type of surgery. 50's is great time as skin still has great elasticity giving a better and more natural outcome.

As long as you're a good candidate for a facelift, age shouldn't really play a role.  A facelift at 50 should last into your 60's, but you may need some touch-up procedures along the way (filler, botox, eyelid rejuventation) in order to maintain a great result.