Quicklift Facelift Information

A variety of facelift techniques has been developed because each patient experiences different levels of aging.  But in general, younger individuals have less sagging than older ones so they will likely need a less invasive form of surgery.

Quicklift is one of the examples of minimally invasive facelift.  This is used to target the sagging in the mid facial region and upper neck, which are the first areas to manifest the signs of aging.

The facelift technique is an improved version of S-lift in which the plastic surgeons create an S-shaped incision beginning along the sideburn down to the earlobe and then up to the hairline toward the nape.  With the positioning of the surgical cut, the result is often an inconspicuous scar.

The procedure, which often takes one or two hours to perform, involves lifting and tightening the connective tissue and facial muscle using a double purse-string suturing technique which can correct the jowling and sagging in the upper neck.  Any redundant skin is then removed before the incisions are closed with sutures.

For some patients, Quicklift is performed in conjunction with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as neck and jowl liposuction (if there is an excess fat), laser skin resurfacing, chemical peel, and microdermabrasion.

With the use of a relatively short incision, most patients can return to work three to four days following their facelift surgery. For this reason, this technique is dubbed as the “weekend facelift.”

But as with any facelift technique, Quicklift still involves some temporary bruising, swelling, and discomfort.  Over-the-counter pain medications such as Tylenol are often enough to alleviate such symptoms.

To minimize swelling, plastic surgeons encourage their patients to sleep with their head elevated at least for a week and to gently apply cold compress within the first 48 hours of their recovery.  In addition, they are also advised to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for several weeks to enjoy quick recovery.

While the result of Quicklift varies with each patient, the facelift technique can erase five, ten, or even 15 years from one’s appearance.  This is possible because doctors go deeper into the connective tissue layer below the skin (or the superficial musculoaponeurotic), which is not the case with some mini-facelifts in which only the skin is tightened.

However, patients should keep in mind that any facelift technique does not stop the natural aging process.  Another consideration to make is that the result (and how long it will last) is affected by bone structure, lifestyle, sun exposure, and heredity.