Facelift surgery has enabled countless people to age more gracefully while bidding farewell to sagging skin and deeply etched wrinkles. Part of being a good candidate for this procedure involves educating yourself so that you can have realistic expectations about your results—including their longevity.

Though a facelift can rejuvenate your appearance, restore your confidence, and make you look younger, it cannot stop your skin from continuing to age as it becomes thinner, less resilient, and more susceptible to gravity’s constant downward pull. Still, many people enjoy their facelift results for a decade or longer, and you will always appear more vibrant than your peers who did not get this surgery. 

Use these five tips to prolong your facelift results and maintain your refreshed look.

1. Follow a Comprehensive Skin Care Routine

Skin is your body’s largest organ, and you must protect it. A few simple steps can give you a glowing complexion. Wash and moisturize your face and neck twice daily, and liberally apply broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever you go outside. Look for medical-grade products containing antioxidants and retinoids to keep your skin looking healthy and vibrant.

2. Keep Stress Levels Low

Finding healthy ways to relax, such as meditation or yoga, can extend your facelift benefits by decreasing stress and anxiety. You should also do your best to get seven to nine hours of quality, restful sleep every night to allow your body to repair and regenerate itself, promoting optimal healing and youthful-looking skin.

3. Adopt Healthy Lifestyle Habits

Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables can also contribute to overall skin health. Do not smoke—cigarette smoke contains hundreds of toxic chemicals that accelerate the aging process, leading to sagging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Smoking can also impair your body’s natural healing process. 

4. Use Fillers Strategically

Enhance and extend your facelift with dermal fillers. You can achieve more comprehensive rejuvenation by strategically incorporating injectables to address volume loss, fine lines, and other signs of aging. Using fillers to volumize your lips, contour your cheeks, minimize tear troughs, or smooth deep wrinkles can complement your surgical results, helping your youthful radiance shine through without recovery time.

5. Choose a Qualified Facelift Surgeon

Your chosen surgeon’s skill and experience also influence your facelift results. Selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon who understands your aesthetic goals and unique facial anatomy can ensure a successful outcome that lasts for years. You should also follow all provided post-surgical instructions, including when to return for follow-up appointments. 

The Benefit of Experience

In Dallas, Dr. Stephanie Teotia specializes in the minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) facelift technique. This approach provides an immediate, subtle improvement without the four- to six-week recovery time associated with conventional facelifts. 

Dr. Teotia has also perfected the MACS technique in an in-office setting. The “awake facelift” offers a more comfortable experience and avoids the risks associated with general anesthesia. During surgery, you are provided the option to self-administer Pro-Nox gas, an FDA-cleared blend of 50/50 nitrous oxide and oxygen. You can control your comfort by inhaling the gas through a disposable mouthpiece as needed to relax and remain calm throughout your procedure.

Dr. Teotia’s methods are more affordable than traditional facelifts with less risk of complications. Her skill and attention to detail deliver outstanding results without interfering with your schedule, lifestyle, and responsibilities. An in-office facelift is also ideal for patients who have full-time jobs and active families who cannot spare a month off to recover from plastic surgery. 

Join the millions who have chosen this trusted anti-aging procedure and let your inner beauty shine through. Contact us today to start a partnership with Dr. Teotia, a leading female plastic surgeon who builds a rapport with every patient through trust, communication, and detailed consultations.