{"id":9358,"date":"2026-09-06T20:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T13:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/?p=9358"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T01:07:02","slug":"how-long-does-a-facelift-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/how-long-does-a-facelift-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does a Facelift Last, and Why Do Results Vary Between People?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When people ask &#8220;how long does a facelift last?&#8221;, the answer is &#8220;about 5 to 10 years&#8221;, depending on your original skin layers, the surgical technique, how you look after yourself and how your face changes with age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A facelift using endoscopic surgery with Endotine (an absorbable fixation device) can help keep scars smaller. Recovery time depends on each person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifting down to the deep muscle layer, known as the SMAS (the layer of muscle and connective tissue under the skin), helps support the skin and can help it stay firm for longer than repositioning only the surface layer of skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The doctor assesses your skin and face individually to plan care that suits how much your skin has sagged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long does a facelift last? This is one of the questions people ask when they start looking into ways to lift the face, as they notice sagging, deep lines around the eyes and more visible lines at the corners of the mouth with age. <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/facelift-necklift\/\">Facelift surgery<\/a> is a procedure that repositions the skin layers of the middle and lower face so they fit with your original features. Before deciding, it is important to consider the approximate length of the results, whether it is worth it for you and how you will look after yourself during recovery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article from S45 brings together information about how long a facelift lasts, the physical factors that affect how elastic your skin stays over time and a comparison of surgical techniques for each skin layer, so you have information to help you plan before treatment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jump to a section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>In This Article<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e35-\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e41\u0e19\u0e48\">How Long Does a Facelift Last?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e21\u0e35\u0e1b\u0e31\u0e08\u0e08\u0e31\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e48\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e35\">What Factors Affect How Long a Facelift Lasts?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e35-\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e25\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e04\u0e19\u0e34\u0e04\u0e15\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\">How Long Does a Facelift Last, and Does It Differ by Technique?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e42\u0e14\u0e22\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e42\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e41\u0e01\u0e23\u0e21-endotine-\u0e04\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23-\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e39\u0e48\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e19\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e35\">What Is a Facelift With Endotine and How Long Does It Last?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e0a\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e22\u0e38\u0e40\u0e17\u0e48\u0e32\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e48\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e30\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1c\u0e48\u0e32\u0e15\u0e31\u0e14\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\">What Age Is Suitable for a Facelift?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e15\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e23\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e22\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e40\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\">Preparing Your Body Before a Facelift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e21\u0e35\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\">How to Look After Yourself After a Facelift<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e17\u0e33\u0e44\u0e21\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e42\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e41\u0e01\u0e23\u0e21-endotine-\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48-s45-clinic\">Why Choose a Facelift With Endotine at S45 Clinic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e38\u0e1b\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE22;&#xE39;&#xE48;&#xE44;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE01;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE1B;&#xE35;-&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE19;&#xE41;&#xE19;&#xE48;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Does a Facelift Last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-results-duration.webp\" alt=\"How long does a facelift last? The average length of results after facelift surgery\" class=\"wp-image-8469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-results-duration.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-results-duration-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-results-duration-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-results-duration-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long does a facelift last? This is an important question when estimating how long results may last. Facelift surgery repositions the deeper skin layers so they fit with your original features. However, your skin keeps changing with age. Understanding how long the skin takes to heal before you have the procedure helps you plan your aftercare.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long the skin stays firm after surgery depends on several physical factors, including your age when you have the procedure, your daily habits and how deep the lifted skin layers are.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Average Length of Results After Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facelift surgery repositions the deeper skin layers and helps keep the face firmer for about 5 to 10 years. How long results last varies with your skin, the surgical technique chosen and how you look after yourself.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery that includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/deep-plan-full-face-lift\/\">deep muscle layer (SMAS)<\/a> helps support firmness and may hold its position for longer than adjusting only the surface layer of skin, which can sag again sooner.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the skin has fully healed within the expected time, the results start to settle and hold. Applying sunscreen every day helps protect the collagen fibres under the skin from UV damage and helps keep the skin firm.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Results Last for Different Lengths of Time in Different People<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How elastic your skin is and how your bone structure changes with age are the main reasons why results after a facelift last for different lengths of time. People whose genes give them dense collagen under the skin tend to have better skin support than people with thin or less elastic skin.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rapid changes in weight after the procedure may affect the firmness of the repositioned skin, because losing fat under the skin in a short time may cause the skin to loosen or sag again sooner.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily habits such as smoking and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight also <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/premature-aging\/\">speed up the breakdown of elastin fibres under the skin<\/a>, so the skin loses firmness faster than usual. Applying sunscreen is therefore an important part of caring for your skin after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE21;&#xE35;&#xE1B;&#xE31;&#xE08;&#xE08;&#xE31;&#xE22;&#xE2D;&#xE30;&#xE44;&#xE23;&#xE1A;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE2A;&#xE48;&#xE07;&#xE1C;&#xE25;&#xE15;&#xE48;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE22;&#xE39;&#xE48;&#xE44;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE01;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE1B;&#xE35;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Factors Affect How Long a Facelift Lasts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/factors-affecting-facelift-longevity.webp\" alt=\"How long does a facelift last? The factors that affect how long the skin stays firm\" class=\"wp-image-8470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/factors-affecting-facelift-longevity.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/factors-affecting-facelift-longevity-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/factors-affecting-facelift-longevity-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/factors-affecting-facelift-longevity-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long the skin stays firm after a facelift depends on several important factors, which are used to estimate how long a facelift lasts for each person. These range from your individual physical features to the technique used and the skin layers treated, as described below.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Repositioning the Muscle Layer at the Deep Plane or SMAS Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repositioning the deep muscle layer, or SMAS, helps support the skin over the long term, and results tend to last longer than adjusting only the surface layer of skin. Surgery that includes the supporting connective tissue layer helps reduce sagging that comes directly from the deeper structure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process moves sagging muscle and fat back into a suitable position. Anchoring in the deep layer reduces tension on the outer skin, which can help the incision line in front of the ear stay smoother and heal well.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lifting the skin in line with the face&#8217;s own contours also helps keep the jawline and the area under the chin firm, so the proportions of the lower face fit with your original structure.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age and Skin Condition Before Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your age and how elastic your skin is before the procedure are important factors in estimating how long the skin holds its position after surgery. People aged 40 to 50 who still have dense collagen under the skin often keep firmness fairly well, because their skin is still elastic, which supports healing after surgery.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people with thin skin from years of sun exposure or with deep lines, the skin may be less elastic and hold less well, which may cause it to loosen again sooner than usual. Applying sunscreen every day is therefore important to help look after the collagen fibres under the skin after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE22;&#xE39;&#xE48;&#xE44;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE01;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE1B;&#xE35;-&#xE41;&#xE15;&#xE48;&#xE25;&#xE30;&#xE40;&#xE17;&#xE04;&#xE19;&#xE34;&#xE04;&#xE15;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE19;&#xE44;&#xE2B;&#xE21;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Does a Facelift Last, and Does It Differ by Technique?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-techniques-and-longevity.webp\" alt=\"How long does a facelift last? Comparing facelift techniques for each skin layer\" class=\"wp-image-8471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-techniques-and-longevity.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-techniques-and-longevity-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-techniques-and-longevity-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/facelift-techniques-and-longevity-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each type of surgery affects how long a facelift lasts differently, because each one treats and repositions the skin at a different depth. Choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/facelift-surgery\/\">suitable surgical approach<\/a> depends on how much the skin in each area has sagged for each person. Surgery is currently divided into 3 main techniques to suit the skin at different ages, as described below.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Repositioning the Surface Layer of Skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery that lifts only the top or surface layer of skin keeps the face firmer for only 2 to 3 years, which is fairly short compared with other methods. This type of procedure focuses on trimming and lifting only the excess skin on top, without treating the inner muscle layer that starts to sag with age.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, gravity and ageing stretch the remaining skin again, so sagging returns sooner. This method suits people aged 30 to 40 with mild lines who want shorter-term care.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery on the surface layer alone therefore needs an anatomical assessment to lower the chance of a tight, pulled look at the corners of the mouth or the outer corners of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lifting the Deep Muscle Layer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facelift surgery at the deep muscle layer, or SMAS, helps keep the skin firm over the long term, because it repositions the structure from the inside. This technique helps reduce tension on the outer skin and lowers the chance of a pulled look around the ears after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repositioning the deep muscle layer involves separating the skin from the connective tissue that holds it, placing the muscle layer in a suitable direction and closing the wound with fine stitches in front of the ear, so the scar sits where it is hard to notice.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Partial Facelift for Firming Specific Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partial facelift is an option for sagging in specific areas without repositioning the skin of the whole face. How long the skin stays firm depends mainly on your skin and how you look after yourself. This type of procedure is divided into 3 areas: the upper face, around the forehead and outer eye corners; the middle face, around the cheekbones and <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/cheek-groove-to-know\/\">nasolabial folds (the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth)<\/a>; and the lower face, around the jawline and under the chin. It takes less operating time than surgery on the whole face.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partial facelift can also help reduce swelling and bruising after the procedure. The incisions are small and placed along the hairline or behind the ears, where they are hard to notice. This technique is often considered for people with lines in specific areas while the skin elsewhere is still elastic.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE42;&#xE14;&#xE22;&#xE43;&#xE0A;&#xE49;&#xE42;&#xE1B;&#xE23;&#xE41;&#xE01;&#xE23;&#xE21;-endotine-&#xE04;&#xE37;&#xE2D;&#xE2D;&#xE30;&#xE44;&#xE23;-&#xE2D;&#xE22;&#xE39;&#xE48;&#xE44;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE19;&#xE32;&#xE19;&#xE01;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE1B;&#xE35;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a Facelift With Endotine and How Long Does It Last?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surgery with <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/service\/why-endotine-is-important\/\">Endotine<\/a> uses an absorbable fixation device with a structure that spreads the lifting force, helping to reposition the skin and deep muscle evenly. The material gradually dissolves within about 6 to 12 months after the procedure, which is the time the skin takes to heal and attach in its new position.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endotine helps reduce tension on the outer skin, which lowers the chance of a wide scar in front of the ear, and it gives even lifting support.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/endoscopic-brow-lift-how-long\/\">how long the firmness lasts<\/a>, it is about 5 to 10 years, depending on your original skin and how you look after yourself after surgery.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE0A;&#xE48;&#xE27;&#xE07;&#xE2D;&#xE32;&#xE22;&#xE38;&#xE40;&#xE17;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE44;&#xE2B;&#xE23;&#xE48;&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE40;&#xE2B;&#xE21;&#xE32;&#xE30;&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE1A;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE1C;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE15;&#xE31;&#xE14;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Age Is Suitable for a Facelift?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people who have a facelift are aged about 40 to 50, when sagging becomes clearly visible while the skin still has collagen fibres that support healing after surgery. However, age is only one factor, because suitability depends mainly on how much your skin has sagged and its condition.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People aged 60 and over can still have surgery, but they need a health screening and an anatomical assessment from a doctor before the procedure. Surgery while the skin is still elastic supports healing after surgery. Assessing your level of sagging is therefore an important step in planning care that suits your skin.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs That Creams or Skin-Tightening Devices Are Reaching Their Limits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/sagging-face-solutions\/\">Sagging of the face<\/a> with clearly visible nasolabial folds, drooping corners of the mouth or excess skin under the chin, even with regular skincare products or treatments, is a sign of age-related changes in the collagen fibres and in the deeper skin structure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With age, the skin gradually becomes less elastic and the fat pads of the face move downwards, causing the cheeks to sag. Skin-tightening devices that use heat energy to stimulate the skin may therefore give limited results in people with moderate to severe sagging.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple self-check is to place your fingers on your cheekbones and gently push upwards at an angle towards your ears. If the nasolabial folds and lines look softer, your skin may be suitable for surgery that repositions the deep muscle layer (SMAS) to support the skin.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE40;&#xE15;&#xE23;&#xE35;&#xE22;&#xE21;&#xE04;&#xE27;&#xE32;&#xE21;&#xE1E;&#xE23;&#xE49;&#xE2D;&#xE21;&#xE02;&#xE2D;&#xE07;&#xE23;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE22;&#xE01;&#xE48;&#xE2D;&#xE19;&#xE40;&#xE02;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE31;&#xE1A;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing Your Body Before a Facelift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing your body before a facelift helps lower the chance of complications and supports healing of the skin after the procedure. Looking after yourself in advance can help your recovery. Before surgery:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop taking medicines and supplements that affect blood clotting, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E and ginseng, at least 14 days before surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop smoking and drinking alcohol for at least 2 weeks, because nicotine and alcohol affect blood circulation, which may affect how long the wound takes to heal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a health screening before surgery, including blood tests and an electrocardiogram (ECG), as advised by the doctor, at least 7 days before surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE41;&#xE19;&#xE27;&#xE17;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE14;&#xE39;&#xE41;&#xE25;&#xE15;&#xE31;&#xE27;&#xE40;&#xE2D;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE25;&#xE31;&#xE07;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE21;&#xE35;&#xE2D;&#xE30;&#xE44;&#xE23;&#xE1A;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE07;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Look After Yourself After a Facelift<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking after yourself after surgery helps support healing of the skin and helps it stay firm over the long term. Aftercare ranges from wound care in the first 7 days to changes in your daily habits to support recovery.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wound Care in the First Week to Lower the Chance of Complications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping the wound clean in the first 7 days after surgery is important to lower the chance of infection and help the incision heal. Keep the wound clean and do not let it get wet or stay damp for long. Use cotton wool dampened with sterile saline and squeezed out to wipe away blood or fluid around the stitches. Avoid picking, scratching or touching the wound unless necessary, and apply medication as advised by the doctor to keep the wound moist and lower the chance of a raised scar.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying cold compresses around the surgical area in the first 3 days helps ease swelling and reduce fluid build-up under the skin. Take care not to press the compress directly on the incision, to lower the chance of tension on the stitches. Wear a facial compression garment for as long as the doctor advises, to support the muscle layer and reduce tension on the repositioned skin.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daily Habits That Affect How Long the Skin Stays Firm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily habits are an important factor in how long a facelift lasts, because habits such as strong facial expressions or always sleeping face down may put pressure and extra tension on the repositioned skin. Sleeping on your back with your head raised on pillows in the first month therefore helps the skin hold its shape.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoiding smoking and alcohol is also important, because nicotine narrows the blood vessels, which may reduce the oxygen supply to the skin and affect how long the incision takes to heal. Cutting down on foods high in sodium also helps ease swelling in the cheeks and along the jawline during recovery.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skin Care After a Facelift to Help Support Firmness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying sunscreen is an important step in caring for your skin after surgery, to help protect the collagen fibres under the skin from ultraviolet damage. Avoid strong sunlight in the first 3 months, because the skin may be more sensitive to outside triggers during this time.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping your skin moisturised with skincare products containing hyaluronic acid helps hold in moisture and supports the skin&#8217;s own recovery. Drinking enough clean water also helps keep the skin elastic from within.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also avoid heat-based laser treatments and saunas in the first 6 months after surgery, to lower the chance of heat affecting the skin&#8217;s recovery. Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised on pillows in the first month to help ease fluid build-up in the face.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE17;&#xE33;&#xE44;&#xE21;&#xE40;&#xE25;&#xE37;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE14;&#xE36;&#xE07;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE27;&#xE22;&#xE42;&#xE1B;&#xE23;&#xE41;&#xE01;&#xE23;&#xE21;-endotine-&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE48;-s45-clinic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose a Facelift With Endotine at S45 Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A facelift at S45 Clinic uses an <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/service\/endoscopic-brow-lift-facelift-benefits-suitable-candidates\/\">endoscopic surgical technique<\/a> with Endotine to help anchor the skin and spread the lifting force. Our doctors focus on assessing and analysing your facial proportions individually, to lower the chance of a pulled look after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Doctors Who Understand the Anatomy of the Face<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/specialist-doctor\/\">doctor&#8217;s<\/a> knowledge of facial anatomy is an important factor in supporting the skin over the long term and lowering the chance of complications. Understanding the paths of the nerves and the deep muscle layers helps the doctor separate the skin layers appropriately and lower the chance of affecting the nerves that control facial expressions, movement at the corners of the mouth and around the eyes. The doctor also repositions the SMAS layer, which helps keep the lower face and neck firm over the long term.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Facial Proportions Assessed Case by Case<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessing your facial proportions individually is an important factor in helping results fit with your original features. Doctors at S45 Clinic analyse how much your skin has sagged to plan the direction of the facelift with Endotine, working out the lifting direction and how weight is spread across your face. This assessment helps lower the chance of complications such as a crooked mouth corner or a pulled look around the eyes.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE38;&#xE1B;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer to how long a facelift lasts is about 5 to 10 years, depending mainly on your original skin and the surgical technique chosen. Repositioning the deep muscle layer (SMAS) helps support the skin and helps keep it firm over the long term.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the doctor&#8217;s aftercare advice, especially keeping the wound clean and caring for it in the first week, is important to lower the chance of complications, support the skin&#8217;s healing and help it stay firm.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group s45-cta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Because every face shape&#8230;<br\/>is different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-lead wp-block-paragraph\">An otolaryngologist with subspecialty training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery <strong>assesses every case before treatment<\/strong> and gives advice based on your actual concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-slogan wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReveal the beauty within you\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button s45-cta-line\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/page.line.me\/s45clinic.official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chat with us on LINE<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-free wp-block-paragraph\">Message us online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"s45-cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+6621252543\">Call us +66 2 125 2543<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s45-cta-clinic\"><a class=\"s45-cta-map\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7cTTtDAiE7NVN4yZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><strong>S45 Clinic (Sukhumvit 33)<\/strong><em>Open daily 8:30am to 11:30pm. 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