Does heavy weightliftng/powerlifting (starting 1 year post-op) affect the longevity of a deep plane facelit?

Thank you for your question. I don't think there are any definitive papers in terms of looking at this from a scientific perspective. However, I don't think heavy weight lifting is going to make a difference in the longevity of a deep plane facelift or any facelift for that matter after the tissue has healed. The scar tissue and adequate mobilization by releasing the ligaments should keep everything in place. All the best.

Thank you for your question. There are two mechanisms that can lead to poorer outcomes following deep plane facelift and deep plane neck lift when people take on heavy weightlifting.

First, heavy weightlifting leads to decreased body fat, and this will show in the appearance of the face.

Second, powerlifting and weightlifting usually require contraction of the muscles in the neck, including the tongue. This leads to a buildup of muscle volume under the chin and produces changes in the appearance of the neck, which also affects, to some degree, the appearance of the face.

This is incredibly incorrect. Powerlifting has nothing to do with facial aging. I would recommend seeing a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ideally with 6 years of integrated plastic surgery residency training and ALSO a 1 year aesthetic fellowship accredited by the Aesthetic Society).