How long does a facelift last? What factors determine how long a facelift will last?
Answer: How Long Does A Facelift Last
Thank you for your question. Any answer is very subjective.
I can tell you that it is unusual for patients to have a second Facelift after a successful and properly performed first Facelift.
The duration of results depends on many factors:
The type of skin-fair thin skin ages faster than darker thin skin. Facelift results last longer in darker skin-10-12 years than in fair thin skin-2-4 years.
Age at time of Facelift- Younger patients (45-60) with fewer aging changes tend to have longer lasting results than older patients (70's on.)
Condition of skin at time of Facelift- patients with severe sun damage, smokers and others with advanced aging changes often do not achieve as long lasting results as people with healthy skin.
The skill of your surgeon-this is probably the most important factor.
Generally speaking I tell patients with healthy skin to expect their result to last 10-12 years. Patents with fair thin sun damaged skin will likely need a revision in 2-4 years.
In practice very few patients decide to have a second procedure.
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Thank you for your question. Any answer is very subjective.
I can tell you that it is unusual for patients to have a second Facelift after a successful and properly performed first Facelift.
The duration of results depends on many factors:
The type of skin-fair thin skin ages faster than darker thin skin. Facelift results last longer in darker skin-10-12 years than in fair thin skin-2-4 years.
Age at time of Facelift- Younger patients (45-60) with fewer aging changes tend to have longer lasting results than older patients (70's on.)
Condition of skin at time of Facelift- patients with severe sun damage, smokers and others with advanced aging changes often do not achieve as long lasting results as people with healthy skin.
The skill of your surgeon-this is probably the most important factor.
Generally speaking I tell patients with healthy skin to expect their result to last 10-12 years. Patents with fair thin sun damaged skin will likely need a revision in 2-4 years.
In practice very few patients decide to have a second procedure.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Longevity A well-executed facelift generally can make you look 5-10 years younger. The results and duration depend on multiple factors including your age, unique anatomy, and the surgeon’s technique. The results of a facelift won’t disappear over time, but you will continue to age. In other words, a facelift will turn back the clock, but won’t stop the clock. Ten or even twenty years after surgery, you will show less facial aging than if you had never had a facelift. You can help maintain your results by avoiding sun exposure and smoking, following a good skincare regimen, and nonsurgical treatments like Botox and skin resurfacing.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Facelift Longevity A well-executed facelift generally can make you look 5-10 years younger. The results and duration depend on multiple factors including your age, unique anatomy, and the surgeon’s technique. The results of a facelift won’t disappear over time, but you will continue to age. In other words, a facelift will turn back the clock, but won’t stop the clock. Ten or even twenty years after surgery, you will show less facial aging than if you had never had a facelift. You can help maintain your results by avoiding sun exposure and smoking, following a good skincare regimen, and nonsurgical treatments like Botox and skin resurfacing.
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January 4, 2021
Answer: How Long Does a Facelift Last? Hello, The longevity of a facelift depends on many factors, including genetics and aging patterns, lifestyle habits(sun exposure, smoking, weight) and the quality of the surgery! Generally speaking, most facelifts last anywhere from 5-10+ years. I always tell my patients that they are set back in time permanently and will always look better than they would have without the surgery. Some undergo a second facelift if they are dissatisfied with the recurrent pattern of aging and are very particular about their appearance. Those who undergo their first surgery at a relatively younger age may opt for a second surgery to maintain their lift 10-15 years later. Performing a complete face/neck lift with SMAS flap technique, and fat grafting restoration of soft tissues imparts greater longevity as well. Warm regards, Dr Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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Answer: How Long Does a Facelift Last? Hello, The longevity of a facelift depends on many factors, including genetics and aging patterns, lifestyle habits(sun exposure, smoking, weight) and the quality of the surgery! Generally speaking, most facelifts last anywhere from 5-10+ years. I always tell my patients that they are set back in time permanently and will always look better than they would have without the surgery. Some undergo a second facelift if they are dissatisfied with the recurrent pattern of aging and are very particular about their appearance. Those who undergo their first surgery at a relatively younger age may opt for a second surgery to maintain their lift 10-15 years later. Performing a complete face/neck lift with SMAS flap technique, and fat grafting restoration of soft tissues imparts greater longevity as well. Warm regards, Dr Pedy Ganchi Village Plastic Surgery
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November 19, 2020
Answer: Facelift Results Great question. I generally tell patients there are a couple of ways to look at this. In one sense, the results are permanent because even 10, 15, or 20 years later you will look better than if you didn’t have a facelift. We will turn back the clock, but the clock keeps ticking. You will continue aging from a new, younger-looking baseline and your genetics and lifestyle choices will affect your long-term outcome. Your results will last longer if you limit sun exposure, avoid smoking, follow a healthy diet, and use great skincare. Max out maintenance with Botox, fillers, and collagen-stimulating treatments like micro-needling or TempSure Envi RF treatments, and your facelift will last even longer! As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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Answer: Facelift Results Great question. I generally tell patients there are a couple of ways to look at this. In one sense, the results are permanent because even 10, 15, or 20 years later you will look better than if you didn’t have a facelift. We will turn back the clock, but the clock keeps ticking. You will continue aging from a new, younger-looking baseline and your genetics and lifestyle choices will affect your long-term outcome. Your results will last longer if you limit sun exposure, avoid smoking, follow a healthy diet, and use great skincare. Max out maintenance with Botox, fillers, and collagen-stimulating treatments like micro-needling or TempSure Envi RF treatments, and your facelift will last even longer! As always, I advise patients to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in facial surgery and find someone you connect with and trust. Good Luck!
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April 6, 2020
Answer: Facelift can last 20 years Thanks for the question! The facial aging process is like a train that is continuously moving along the train tracks. There are things like a healthy calorie-restricted diet, rich in antioxidants, avoiding sunlight and wearing sunscreen that can slow the train down. Things like weight fluctuations, “sunworship”, smoking, and a poor diet can speed it up. A facelift is a powerful anti-aging procedure that can pull that train back, but it does not stop this process. Nothing can. You can expect to look 10-15 years younger and results can last 10-15 years but is often a one-and-done procedure meaning you do not need to keep returning for touch-ups or procedures like you would with filler and botox. The use of physician or medical-grade skincare like a Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, and Hydroquinone can all significantly help you protect your facelift investment. Best Wishes, K. Chopra, M.D. Plastic Surgeon Johns Hopkins Trained Face, Body and Breast Expert
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Answer: Facelift can last 20 years Thanks for the question! The facial aging process is like a train that is continuously moving along the train tracks. There are things like a healthy calorie-restricted diet, rich in antioxidants, avoiding sunlight and wearing sunscreen that can slow the train down. Things like weight fluctuations, “sunworship”, smoking, and a poor diet can speed it up. A facelift is a powerful anti-aging procedure that can pull that train back, but it does not stop this process. Nothing can. You can expect to look 10-15 years younger and results can last 10-15 years but is often a one-and-done procedure meaning you do not need to keep returning for touch-ups or procedures like you would with filler and botox. The use of physician or medical-grade skincare like a Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, and Hydroquinone can all significantly help you protect your facelift investment. Best Wishes, K. Chopra, M.D. Plastic Surgeon Johns Hopkins Trained Face, Body and Breast Expert
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January 15, 2020
Answer: An effective Facelift should last 8-12 years. Experience has shown that, when based on an effective SMAS correction, a facelift should provide rejuvenation in appearance of the treated areas in most for around 8 – 12 years, and often longer. Naturally this can vary depending on an individual’s genetics, skin elasticity, lifestyle and skin care. The benefits achieved by the removal of excess skin and the provision of deep layer support will provide a degree of benefit for a lifetime. This means that if you are 50 and your facelift helps you look, say, 40 years of age in treated areas then, when you are 60, treated areas should still look around 50 and so on. In other words, the years that have been taken off your external appearance should largely stay off, however, as we cannot stop the ageing process completely, you will continue to age, albeit slower than most others around you
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Answer: An effective Facelift should last 8-12 years. Experience has shown that, when based on an effective SMAS correction, a facelift should provide rejuvenation in appearance of the treated areas in most for around 8 – 12 years, and often longer. Naturally this can vary depending on an individual’s genetics, skin elasticity, lifestyle and skin care. The benefits achieved by the removal of excess skin and the provision of deep layer support will provide a degree of benefit for a lifetime. This means that if you are 50 and your facelift helps you look, say, 40 years of age in treated areas then, when you are 60, treated areas should still look around 50 and so on. In other words, the years that have been taken off your external appearance should largely stay off, however, as we cannot stop the ageing process completely, you will continue to age, albeit slower than most others around you
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