How Long Does a Lifestyle Lift Last?

No one really knows what a lifestyle lift really is, and therefore no one can really tell you how long it will last. Different surgeons in different locations perform different techniques. I don't want to sound too sarcastic, but it's kind of like saying, "What type of haircut will I get at Supercuts?"

You will always look younger having a facelift, lifestyle lift, short scar lift, mini lift, etc. for the rest our your life. Typically, these lower facelift and its variants will last 5-10 years depending on the individual patients age and skin quality and surgical technique used before requiring additional surgical lifting if desired. No lift will last forever but some techniques will give a longer lasting effect. There is no one proprietary standard "lifestyle lift" technique just as there is not one standard type of lower facelift. So it is difficult to say exactly how long it lasts. Every surgeon also will have a unique way he performs a lift according to individual patient's needs and budget and time for recovery. Speak with your surgeon regarding how long their lift will typically last, revision rates, and patient satisfaction.  Also ask how many and how often the surgeon performs a facelift. The average plastic surgeon may only perform a facelift twice a month. Facelift experts will perform facelifts 3 or more times a week. One last note, look for the skill and experience of the surgeon more so than a specific branded lift or technique. 

I can speak from my experience as a former plastic surgeon at the Ontario CA office.  My techniques used were individualized to each patient and were identical to the techniques described for traditional face and neck surgery.  The results and longevity were also equivalent.

 That's a good question to ask a lifestyle lift sales associate or doctor. Mini lifts tend to not last as long as a comprehensive lower face and neck lift.  In our practice, we perform a comprehensive lower face and neck lift which addresses tightening the neck muscles in 3 locations, removal of fat above and below the platysma muscle in the neck, tightening this SMAS and jowls and tightening the inelastic facial and neck skin. Our goal is to rejuvenate the face, so patient's don't look like they had a facelift, but they just look better. For many examples, please see the link below to our comprehensive face lift photo gallery

The lifestyle lift is a trademark rather than an actual procedure. It generally refers to a lower facelift and neck lift. There is nothing revolutionary about the procedure. It is typically performed using what is referred to as a SMAS imbrication or plication technique. These are terms that refer to the technique used to anchor the muscle in the face and neck underneath the skin.

If a fundamentally sound SMAS anchoring technique if performed, then the longevity of the results should be seven years or even more, depending on the patient.

I would advise that you do at least three consultations with qualified and experienced facial plastic surgeons who will take the time to taylor the procedure to your specific needs. Most private practice surgeons will provide a much more personal experience with better results than you could expect at a place like lifestyle lift. Good Luck!