Facelift Results That Last Dr. Andrew Jacono’s Long-Term Data
How long a facelift lasts is one of the first questions prospective patients ask. For the extended deep-plane facelift developed by Dr. Andrew Jacono, published outcomes put the answer at 12 to 15 years. That figure is roughly twice the duration associated with a standard SMAS facelift.
Durability comes down to which tissue the surgeon moves. A conventional facelift separates skin from the layers below and repositions only the surface. Skin stretches over time, so a lift that depends on skin tension begins to relax.
Dr. Andrew Jacono takes a deeper approach. Working beneath the SMAS, he releases the ligaments that tether facial tissue and lifts the midface, jawline, and neck vertically. Skin, muscle, and fat move together as a single unit. Fixing the structural changes behind aging, rather than masking their surface effects, gives the correction a firmer foundation.
Those structural changes are well understood. Fat pads descend over the decades, and the ligaments that once held them in place lose their grip. Repositioning these deep elements addresses the cause of sagging directly, so the face has less ground to lose once surgery is over.
Variables Patients Control
Surgical method is only one part of the equation. Technique, lifestyle, skin quality, and skin care all influence how long results hold. Sun exposure, smoking, and weight changes are commonly cited examples of lifestyle factors that affect skin over time, though individual outcomes vary.
Longevity also connects to appearance. Patients who have had the procedure often say they look like refreshed versions of themselves. A result that looks natural on day one and continues to look natural a decade later is the standard that Dr. Andrew Jacono‘s published work aims to document.
His 2011 study in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, which covered 153 patients, laid early groundwork. The 2021 textbook The Art and Science of Extended Deep Plane Facelifting expanded that record, drawing on more than 2,000 procedures. He continues to perform approximately 250 deep-plane facelifts a year, adding to that body of long-term data. See related link for more information.
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