How long should the results of a good facelift/necklift last?

Thank you for your question!  The intent of a facelift is to provide the patient with a rejuvenated look that will last years.  The amount of facial aging will dictate the decrease in one's age appearance.  So since you are 61, probably you will have improved your age appearance by 10 or so years making you look as though you are about 50.  From what you wrote on your note here, it seems as though the surgeon may have meant that your end result of the performed facelift will take up to a year to heal, not that it will last only a year or so.  Typically facelifts will last quite a while.  Your face never stops aging even with surgery. So depending on lifestyle, weight fluctuations, sun damage, smoking history, these all can decrease the lasting benefits of your surgery.  I would think provided you live a conservative lifestyle, you should get benefits up to 10 to 15 years.  The lasting benefits of the facelift also depends on the technique performed.  Hope this helps!!

In general, the results of a face lift and neck lift performed by an experienced surgeon have the potential to last up to a decade. After this first 10 years, skin once again begins to loosen and results are compromised. Proper upkeep and care can prolong results, while stress and environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight can accelerate the rate at which skin elasticity returns. 

A well executed facelift will give him him during results. Most patients have only one facelift in a lifetime. This is not to say that over time some changes from age might require a revision.

Glad to hear everything went well with your procedure
and you are happy with your results so far!  After any type of Plastic Surgery
the area will go through change as it heals.  These changes are gradual and can continue to occur even up to a full year
after surgery. The results of a facelift can last up to 10 years but gravity
and the aging process will still continue.  In the end, a face that has had a facelift will always hold up better than
a face that hasn’t had one. Taking photos of the area on a weekly basis is
something we suggest; this can be used as a tool to see your full results!

The simple answer is that facelift surgery will rejuvenate your appearance 10-15 years, but does not stop the clock.  You will continue to age from there.  If you take care of yourself, then you will age more gracefully than if you don't.  After a good facelift, you will always look younger than if you had not had it in the first place.

It is a tough question to answer as everyone ages differently. If you are careful with maintaining the facial skin with skin care, botox and fillers and healthy living with limited sun exposure then it can last your for 15 to 20 years. RegardsDr J

A
facelift that’s performed well should last between five and 10 years, depending
on your skin’s elasticity, whether you’re a smoker and other factors. However,
while a facelift is a permanent procedure that delivers long-term results, it
doesn’t stop the aging process completely. What this means is that you’ll look
younger than your peers, and will continue to look younger for several more
years to come, but you’ll still see some age-related changes in your appearance
appear as time passes. Even these should be less apparent than the same changes
seen in someone your age who has never had a facelift.

This is a very common question. A face lift can turn back the
clock but cannot stop it. The effect will last, but you will continue to age.
You would always look better than your identical twin who didn't have the
procedure, but you would both continue to age. How quickly you get back the
jowls and sagging neck all depends upon your skin and its condition at the time
of the procedure as well as your lifestyle afterward. Sun exposure, smoking,
weight gain and loss all will have a negative effect on your results. Also, the
younger you have the procedure the "longer" your results will last
because your skin is in better shape than if you wait to have it at an older
age. Your results may not be as dramatic, but your results will last longer
because it hasn't had the negative effects of aging for as long a time. Enjoy
your results and do your best to take care of your skin.

Your question is a great one and an inquiry that I get frequently.  A face lift, or any plastic surgery procedure for that matter, should give you a significant change from your pre-operative situation.  It is a "reset" at that point in time, and allows you to regain some of your more youthful features.  You will continue to age, however, and the aging process will continue in the region of your surgery as well.  If you age quickly, as let's say a smoker does, it is likely that your surgical results will be more short lived than a healthier patient who will show their age more slowly.  Because of this there is no way to accurately tell a patient how long their results will last.  Longevity of plastic surgery is as individualized as your body or face itself, and as long as you have the proper operation performed, should not be related to your surgeon as much as your general health and lifestyle.

Dear joy, thank you for your question.Facelift surgery can dramatically improve the
cheeks, temple area, jawline, and neck. Facelifts are considered permanent, but you will continue to age and may need maintenance. Good Luck!