What a Facelift Permanently Improves
A facelift addresses structural changes that occur as your face ages, including sagging skin, jowling, and deep facial folds. Plastic surgeons reposition deeper facial tissues and carefully remove excess skin. These changes are considered permanent, meaning that the improvements created during surgery do not disappear. After, as you age, your face will change, but it will still remain more youthful than it would have without surgery.
How Long Results Typically Last
Most patients enjoy facelift results for 10 years or longer. The longevity depends on several factors, including your skin quality, genetics, lifestyle, and the surgical technique used. Because modern facelifts focus on your underlying facial structures rather than just tightening your skin, results tend to age more naturally over time.
Factors That Influence Longevity
Your personal habits play a role in how your facelift results age. Sun exposure, skincare routines, and overall health can affect skin quality over time. If you protect your skin from UV damage and maintain a consistent skincare regimen, you are more likely to enjoy your results for longer. However, your genetics also influence how quickly your facial tissues change with age.
Can Results Be Maintained or Enhanced?
While a facelift cannot stop aging entirely, you may choose to complement your surgical results with non-surgical treatments over time. Options such as laser skin rejuvenation or injectable filler treatments may help maintain skin quality and address surface-level changes. These treatments do not replace a facelift, but they can support the longevity of your results.
The Importance of Surgical Expertise
Longevity starts with technique. Dr. Armen Serebrakian and Dr. Arman T. Serebrakian carefully tailor each facelift to the patient’s facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. Their experience allows them to create results that look natural immediately and continue to age gracefully, avoiding an overdone appearance.
If you’re considering a facelift and want to understand what kind of long-term results you can expect, contact Bay Area Laser Cosmetic Surgery Center to schedule a consultation. Contact (510) 724-8282 in Pinole or (415) 461-5755 in Larkspur to meet with Dr. Armen Serebrakian and Dr. Arman T. Serebrakian and learn more about personalized facial rejuvenation.