How long does a mini-face lift last? (SMAS)

A Mini Facelift with SMAS tightening can usually be an option on most realistic patients anytime after the age of 35-40. It really depends on your anatomy and genetics. It is best to talk to your surgeon because everybody has different techniques and recovery time is usually based on a number of factors. I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.Surgery is not for everyone. In today's day and age, there are many nonsurgical options to consider although surgery usually gets the most improvement specifically of the jowls.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of facelifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.  

The longevity of a facelift result, depends upon many factors, including, weight, fluctuations, smoking history, diabetes, sun exposure, age at the time of the procedure, etc. In a youthful, non-smoker, minimal sun damage, non-diabetic, who has a stable weight, a well done facelift using SMAS suspension to help lift the lax tissues, should last 5 to 7 years. However, nobody beats father time or gravity. They will always be some relaxation of the tissues over time so that at seven years, you will not look exactly like you did one month after surgery. however you will look better than if you didn’t have the procedure done in the first place. Touchups done to refresh the original result are far less extensive than the original procedure and help maintain your youthful appearance. In addition, noninvasive procedures, such as skin, tightening, fillers, and Botox can also help to maintain your result. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for your question. Although the results from a mini facelift will typically last between 5-8 years, the longevity of a mini facelift varies from patient to patient. Skin, fat, and muscles continue to change after a mini facelift. Many variables are at work, including the original condition of your skin, facial muscle tone, genetics, and the quality of post-procedural care.

Results can vary with each individual, so the length of time that any type of facelift will last is going to be different for each person.  A mini facelift is essentially a lesser procedure than a full facelift, so the results from any mini procedure are not going to last as long as the complete procedure.  I would say results from a full facelift can last 5-10 years in some people.  I would say a mini facelift could last maybe 1-2 years.  

There are several factors that influence how long a facelift will last including the technique of the surgeon, your genetics and the quality of your skin. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

There are many “mini-lifts” available, depending on who you
talk to. A mini-lift in my practice includes incisions in front of and behind
the ears to remove the excess skin and remove excess fat in the neck and
jawline. It also includes an incision in the submental (below the chin) area
that gives you access to the central platysma muscle/bands that can then be
tightened with sutures.
 My
SMAS plication is done via a lower lid incision and the mid-face lift is
elevated in an oblique direction (from the corner of your lateral lip crease to
the lateral corner of your eyelid). My mid-face/SMAS plication can be done
alone or in conjunction with the mini-lift. Check it out!  
Good luck!

Thank you for your question.    Firs table a mini-facelift is a term that commonly refers as to the lifting of the skin with no SMAS  is treated. The extension of the undermining of the skin goes to 1 ½ of and inch to two inches and the result of the surgery are also limited.  You need to clarify with your doctor your expectations.  In the other hand as how long the results will last will depend on your quality of the skin  and sun damage is a key factor  in determined that.

Thank you for your question.  How long a facelift last will be dependant on many factors such as your skin quality, lifestyle, genetics, how you look after your skin after the facelift etc.  The better your skin quality would suggest your facelift lasting longer, however year on year after your facelift the ageing process still happens.  All The Best 

Thank you for  your question. This is actually a challenging one to answer because aesthetic surgeons use very different techniques under the vague name of "mini" facelift.I am glad to see you included the SMAS in your question which means you have been doing research but the SMAS can also be manipulated in many ways to yield different results.The term "mini" to me is a marketing word. It makes the procedure sound less invasive or less scary. A facelift is necessary when structural changes have caused a break in the jawline, deepening of the marionette lines and laxity of the skin of the neck. How much you lift and how much skin you remove varies but manipulation of the SMAS is critical yield the best and longest lasting results.Volume may also need to be added in the form or fat in surgery or fillers in the office to restore the youthful volume of the face. Skin resurfacing may also help in completing the rejuvenation.My point is that if you manipulate those structures properly the duration of the effect should be the same whether it is a minimal correction or a more significant one. 5-10 years is reasonable to expect.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and discuss their technique and expectations for duration of their results.Good luck and I hope this was helpful

 How long does a mini lift or full facelift last. Depending  on the individuals genetics a mini lift usually lasts about five years. A full facelift based on my 44 year experience last 10 to 12 years or more. I still see patients I’ve done 30 years ago who still look better than they did when they first came to see me. Remember with either lift the skin that is removed cannot jump back on your face. What’s gone is gone forever but you will continue to age.  See several very experienced facelift surgeons and choose one who does very natural facelift without the pulled look.