Is a Facelift Permanent?
A facelift doesn’t stop aging — it resets the clock. You’ll continue aging, but from a more youthful starting point. Patients who had a facelift at 55 will look better at 65 than they would have without surgery.
Duration by Technique
Skin-Only Facelift
3-5 years of visible benefit
SMASectomy/SMAS Plication
5-8 years of visible benefit
Deep Techniques ([Endomidface, Deep Plane) 8-12+ years of visible benefit
Influencing Factors
- • Genetics — natural aging speed
- • Sun exposure — photoaging accelerates aging
- • Smoking — compromises tissues
- • Skin quality — preserved elasticity
- • Technique used — depth of correction
- • Postoperative care — proper maintenance
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