Facelift FAQ
Straight, evidence-based answers to the questions patients ask most about facelift surgery.
Your questions answered
Clear, balanced answers to the questions we are asked most. For anything specific to you, always consult a qualified surgeon.
Typically 8–12 years, with deeper-plane techniques tending to last longer. You keep ageing from a younger starting point; skin quality, sun exposure, smoking and weight changes all affect longevity.
Most patients report tightness and discomfort rather than severe pain, well controlled with simple pain relief. The neck and behind the ears are often the most tender areas in the first days.
Scars are placed in and around the natural contours of the ear and hairline, where they are designed to be discreet. They are pink at first and fade over up to a year. See scarring.
Most people feel presentable at around 2–3 weeks, when major bruising and swelling have settled, though fine-tuning continues for months.
Yes — eyelid surgery, brow lift, neck lift, fat transfer and resurfacing are commonly combined, which can reduce total downtime and cost versus staging them. Your surgeon will advise what is safe to combine.
For the right candidate with realistic expectations and a properly qualified surgeon, satisfaction is generally high. The decision is personal and should never be rushed or driven by a discount.
The over-pulled look comes from outdated skin-tension techniques. Modern SMAS and deep plane methods place tension on deeper tissue, giving a natural result. See unnatural results.
There is no single best age; most patients are between their late 40s and 70s. Suitability depends on tissue laxity and health, not a number.