How long does a skin-only facelift last?

There's a big difference between a skin-only facelift and a deep plane facelift, or SMAS facelift. The main problem with a skin-only facelift is that the result isn't optimal. Pulling only the skin creates tension in the scar, and it's very likely that not only will you not get a good result, but the scars will also become thick and noticeable. No plastic surgeon expert in facial surgery would recommend a facelift where only excess skin is removed. I recommend you find a good plastic surgeon who is an expert in facial surgery, with whom you can be sure of good results.

A skin-only facelift (without deep tissue or SMAS manipulation) that removes about 2 cm of skin on each side in the mid-face area generally provides limited and short-term results.

Many patients come to me and ask about different types of facelift surgery: SMAS, skin-only, deep plane, short scar, ponytail lift etc. There is not one answer that applies to all patients because every patient is, indeed, different. I've performed facelifts on identical twins, and guess what? They were not identical in their facelift needs. Certain areas of the face are improved with certain types of facelift approaches. So, for example, the jowls and marionette lines are best addressed with a deep-plane approach. The skin of the midface can benefit from a cutaneous approach. And the neck, with the resuspension of the SMAS. To answer your question specifically, it would depend on your age, the degree of sagging/aging, and the area you'd like to change.