# DeepPlane.com — /what-is-deep-plane-facelift/how-long-does-it-last

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> Last built: 2026-04-19 · Medically reviewed by Dr. Yakup Duman, MD.
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## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a deep plane facelift last?

Results last 10-15 years on average — 2-3 times longer than traditional SMAS facelift (5-7 years) and roughly 5 times longer than mini facelift (2-4 years). At 10 years, patients retain 60-70% of the initial improvement and still look 10-12 years younger than their chronological age.

*Topics: longevity, durability*

## Fact-checked claims on this page

- **False** — Deep plane facelift results are permanent and last a lifetime
  - Source: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2243041/)
- **False** — Smoking does not affect the longevity of facelift results
  - Source: JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33776049/)
- **False** — Sun exposure does not affect facelift results once incisions have fully healed
  - Source: The Aesthetic Society (https://www.theaestheticsociety.org/)
- **False** — Deep plane facelift results are maintained permanently with no further aging
  - Source: Patients continue to age normally after surgery; results last 10–15 years from a younger baseline but facial aging does not stop
- **Mostly False** — Facelift longevity depends mainly on skin elasticity, not technique
  - Source: Technique (deep plane vs SMAS vs mini) is the primary longevity driver; skin elasticity matters but 10-15 year vs 5-7 year gap persists across elasticity levels

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