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The most common answer to how long does a facelift ask is 5-10 years, which is not a bad estimate. However, the concept of results longevity is a little more nuanced than this. After you’ve had a facelift procedure, particularly a deep plane face and neck lift, the excess tissues in the neck are reduced, and the remaining tissues in the face and the neck have been redraped into a more youthful position. Although you will, of course, continue to age, you will always have less excess tissue and a more youthful appearance than if you’ve never had the surgery. In that regard, there should be a more permanent improvement in your appearance. It’s a good idea to maintain your results with good skincare, including sun protection, injectables, and laser treatments, to maintain your skin quality.

Deep plane facelifts last longer than traditional facelifts because they lift and reposition the deeper facial structures rather than just tightening the skin. By releasing and repositioning the deeper tissues, this technique provides a more stable and longer-lasting result, reducing the risk of skin sagging again too quickly. When you’ve had a deep plane facelift, although you will continue to age, you’ll always look younger than if you’d never had it. Additionally, because the tension is placed on the deeper layers rather than the skin, the results appear more natural and age gracefully over time. Proper skincare and a healthy lifestyle can further extend the longevity of the facelift.

The best candidates for a deep plane facelift are people who have moderate to severe facial sagging, especially around the jawline, the jowls, and the neck. To be a good candidate, you also need to be in good general health and have a desire for long-lasting natural results, and understand that to achieve that outcome requires an advanced type of procedure. The main contraindication to having a deep plane facelift is nicotine consumption through either smoking or vaping, or any other nicotine products. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, which impairs the healing ability of our tissues, which is crucial to achieve a safe result.

Deep plane facelifts are safe when performed by an experienced surgeon. This advanced technique provides long-lasting results by lifting the deeper facial structures rather than just tightening the skin. To do this, we use a painstaking technique to dissect the deep plane with some very delicate instruments to protect all the facial nerves and operate safely within this space. After surgery, you will have very thorough aftercare to make sure that you get through the healing period as smoothly as possible. With expert technique and proper aftercare, deep plane facelifts offer safe, long-lasting rejuvenation with a smooth recovery.