Does firm thick skin not get as dramatic improvement from facelift as thin damaged skin would??

Results from facelifts depend on multiple factors and the goal should be the best possible natural looking improvement, not the most dramatic, which may look unnatural.Keep
in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website
who proposes to tell you exactly what kind of result you can achieve without seeing photos and without examining you, physically
feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical
history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not
be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are
comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California

.This is a simple one. The better the skin the better the result will be. Sun damage, smoking damage, and accelerated aging due to genetics adds up to a sub optimal result

I would recommend having an additional consultation with a board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon.  The neck can be dramatically improved in people with thick skin by addressing not only the subcutaneous fat but also the fat underneath the muscle as well as platysmal muscle tightening.