The QuickLift™ provides an overall lift to the lower region
of the face and upper neck, offering significant age-diminishing
effects with minimal downtime and lasting results. The
QuickLift™ is designed for men and women between the
ages of 40 and 65+ who want to stay ahead of the aging
process. At this age, most individuals lose elasticity
in their skin and develop varying degrees of looseness
along the jaw line and beneath the chin.
Unlike procedures
with similar names and most mini facelifts that tighten
only skin, the QuickLift™ permanently suspends the underlying
structures of the lower face (SMAS) offering men and
women the benefit of a more youthful appearance for years
to come. Another procedure, the popular "S" lift,
is a technique of lifting the face with limited incisions
and minimal skin removal, patients with relatively minimal
laxity (typically early to mid 40s) are often the best
candidates for the "S" lift.
The Procedure
The QuickLift™ is an outpatient procedure. Meticulous
attention is given to the placement of the incision line
around the ear to promote an inconspicuous scar. The underlying
connective tissue and facial musculature is gently lifted
and tightened using a double purse-string suture technique,
which immediately enhances the appearance of the jaw line
and upper neck, and makes the improvement long lasting.
The redundant skin is then tailored and the incision is
carefully closed under magnification using a suturing technique
designed to reduce tension and minimize any visible scarring
Recovery
The QuickLift™ downtime will vary from patient to patient.
Although a prescription for pain medication is provided,
most patients say over-the-counter Tylenol and cold
compresses are all they need to alleviate any discomfort.
Some people may experience temporary bruising, which
can be camouflaged with makeup after three days. To
minimize swelling, patients are encouraged to sleep
with their head elevated for the first week and to
apply cold compresses the first 48 hours.
Results
Results of the procedure vary with each person. Generally, the results obtained
with the QuickLift™ are predictable and quite dramatic, sometimes erasing 5,
10 even 15 years from one's appearance. Unlike the conventional facelift that
can result in a "pulled back" appearance, the QuickLift™ offers very
natural-looking results through a lift which is primarily vertical. Patients
enjoy an overall firming of the lower facial area, noticeable jaw line definition
and a more elegant neckline. Unlike some "mini-lifts" that tighten
only skin, the QuickLift™ involves tightening the connective tissue layer below
the skin (called the "superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS),
making the results long lasting. After any facial procedure, the normal aging
process resumes. Lifestyle choices, bone structure, skin type, sun exposure
and heredity all play a part in determining how long the desired improvement
will last.
Procedure
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