Facelift Results: How Long Do They Last and What to Expect Over Time
A facelift is a transformative cosmetic procedure designed to reduce visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as sagging skin, deep folds, and jowls.
By tightening and lifting facial tissues, facelifts rejuvenate one’s appearance, often turning back the clock by a decade or more. Typically, results can last anywhere from 10 to 15 years, but individual outcomes may vary based on factors like skin type, age, and post-procedure care.
Your Potential Facelift in San Diego
For those in the San Diego area considering a facelift, Dr. Richard V. Balikian offers a comprehensive and personalized approach. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience, Dr. Balikian is a leader in performing traditional facelifts and the extended deep plane facelift (which he helped pioneer).
Your journey to smoother skin begins with an in-depth consultation where Dr. Balikian assesses your facial structure, discusses your aesthetic goals, and determines the best treatment plan for you.
Why Aren’t Facelift Results Permanent?
Despite a facelift’s remarkable effects, the procedure cannot completely stop the aging process. Our skin continues to lose collagen and elastin over time, contributing to new signs of aging even after surgery. Genetics also play a crucial role, influencing the rate at which facial skin loses its elasticity and starts to sag.
Additionally, lifestyle factors such as sun damage, smoking, and diet can also accelerate skin laxity. While facelifts rejuvenate your appearance, maintaining results requires a combination of good habits and a proactive approach to skincare.
Maintaining Facelift Results At Home
To make the most of your facelift results, committing to a healthy skincare routine and lifestyle is essential. Here are some key steps you can take:
- Keep Up With Your Daily Skincare: Use high-quality moisturizing and vitamin-rich products that promote collagen production and protect against aging.
- Quit Smoking: Smoking accelerates tissue degradation and can negatively impact skin health, so quitting is vital to maintain your facelift results.
- Protect Yourself From the Sun: Sun damage can accelerate skin aging. Always wear sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or higher) and consider protective clothing, such as long sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat.
- Stay Hydrated: Hydration is essential for skin elasticity and overall health. Drink plenty of water each day.
- Eat a Healthy Diet: Nutrient-rich foods, especially those high in antioxidants, can promote skin health and slow aging. They also help to avoid weight fluctuations that contribute to skin stretching and sagging.
How Dr. Balikian Can Continue Helping
Dr. Balikian’s commitment to your facial rejuvenation does not end after surgery. He offers a variety of follow-up treatments to help maintain and extend your facelift results. These may include non-surgical options such as lasers and other advanced skincare therapies to keep you looking youthful and refreshed.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re considering a facelift and want to know what you can expect during and after the procedure, schedule a consultation with Dr. Richard V. Balikian. As one of San Diego’s leading facial plastic surgeons, he is an expert in multiple facelift techniques as well as many other aesthetic procedures. Contact Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery today to start your journey to a rejuvenated, more confident you.
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Dr. Balikian is an experienced, double board-certified, facial plastic surgeon. He is double board-certified both in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Balikian belongs to a very select group of elite cosmetic surgeons with at least six years of specialized surgical training exclusively in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck.
Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Balikian Facial Plastic Surgery: Richard V. Balikian, MD, FACS
