Studies have shown that getting a facelift can make you look 7 to 10 years younger. But while these results can be very long-lasting, the fact of the matter is that there’s no way to stop the aging process altogether. You can, however, take a few measures to help increase the longevity of your facelift so that you can enjoy your smooth, rejuvenated results for years to come.
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Wear Sunscreen
The sun is one of the largest age-accelerators, as its UV rays can cause oxidative damage that breaks down the collagen and elastin proteins in your skin. This can cause lines, wrinkles and sagging skin to develop, thus undercutting your smooth facelift results.
Wearing sunscreen on a daily basis, no matter the weather or season, can help to keep your skin looking and feeling smooth, youthful and radiant. -
Don’t Smoke
Although it’s highly recommended that you don’t smoke for at least four weeks before and after any cosmetic surgery procedure, you may want to use your facelift as the push you need to give up smoking permanently. Like UV light, smoking can accelerate skin aging, resulting in crow’s feet, wrinkles, sagging skin and even discoloration.
To preserve your more radiant and healthier-looking appearance, kick the habit, or don’t start in the first place.
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Choose the Right Cosmetic Surgeon
In the long run, it’ll be well worth the little bit of extra time and effort that you put into finding the right cosmetic surgeon to perform your facelift. Choose someone with ample experience performing this type of procedure, and don’t be afraid to ask to see before and after photos or accreditations to ensure that you’re going to get the beautiful, long-lasting results you want.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
