BREAST

• Breast Enhancement
• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Enlargement
• Breast Reconstruction
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Lift

BODY

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
• Buttock Augmentation / Fat Transfer
• Upper Arm Lift
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Body Lift
• Labiaplasty

FACE

• Eyelid Surgery
• Brow Lift
• Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Ear Surgery

FOR MEN

• Male Breast Reduction
• Liposuction
• Facial Procedures
• Poland's Syndrome
• Brow Lift

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How Long Do Facelift Results Last?

Houston, Texas

While a facelift can not halt the aging process, it can certainly "turn back the clock." By removing excess skin on your face and neck and smoothing the overall appearance, you will look years younger. Your face will continue to age with time; however, you can expect the results to last up to 10 years.

Factors that Determine the Longevity of Your Procedure

The results of your facelift will depend on a number of factors, such as:

• Your lifestyle and habits
• Your skin type and elasticity
• Genetics
• Sun exposure
• Quality of the procedure
• Your expectations
• Your overall health before and after surgery

Your Lifestyle and Habits

If you are a smoker, for example, your results will not last as long as someone who quits smoking before the procedure or does not smoke. Smoking reduces blood flow to areas of the facial skin, and one in 10 smokers statistically suffers from skin death at the incision site when continuing to smoke after surgery.

Sun exposure will also expedite the aging process and you will notice that your facelift results fade more quickly. Extreme weight gain or weight loss will also influence the outcome of a facelift by stretching your new smooth skin or causing your skin to sag.

Regardless of your habits, many patients who have undergone a facelift will always look better than if they had not undergone the procedure, even if the results begin to fade.

The Effectiveness of a Facelift

While the positive effects of a face lift can last for years, it is important to keep in mind that this procedure does have limitations, such as: 

• Only correcting deep wrinkling and sagging tissues. Fine wrinkling should be addressed through other facial rejuvenation procedures or skin care techniques.
• With time, the signs of aging will reappear
   
• The longevity of your facelift is based on a healthy lifestyle and a commitment to good choices

A facelift is effective for decreasing facial wrinkles, eliminating the telltale signs of aging, reducing the signs of stress and enhancing the overall appearance of your face, jaw and neck area.

If you would like to "turn back the clock," a facelift may be the procedure for you. If you live in the Houston, Texas area and are interested in this cosmetic procedure, please contact board-certified Houston Facelift Surgeon Dr.Lapuerta to schedule your initial consultation.