Columbus Quick Lift doctors

Fernando Colon, MD Fernando Colon, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
1050 Beecher Crossing North Suite C, Columbus
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Steven S. Carp, MD Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon
4031 Massillon Rd Suite A, Uniontown
Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD
Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon
3805 Edwards Rd Suite 100, Cincinnati
Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD Bivik Rajnikant Shah, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
6499 E Broad St Ste 130, Columbus
Michael Sullivan, MD Michael Sullivan, MD
Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
7706 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus

Recent Answers

Difference Between Quick Lift and Standard Lift?

It seems like some look worse under the eyes, some still have jowls, some even look better before? The only difference i see is the hanging turkey neck? What is the difference between quick lift and standard lift?

A: QuickLift Offers Lasting Results

Unlike a "conventional” traditional facelift which often involves more extensive surgery and pulls more horizontally, the QuickLift is a more abbreviated facelift that addresses the mid to lower portion of the face as well as the upper neck by lifting the face in a more upward vector.  The QuickLift lifts the underlying musculature of the lower face the (SMAS).  By lifting the mid to lower portion of the face, fullness and volume is restored to the cheeks, the jawline is tightened, improving the appearance of sagging jowls and excessive skin under the chin (turkey neck).    One benefit of the QuickLift procedure is that it can be performed in about an hour or two using local anesthesia as opposed to more complex sedative anesthesia which increases patient risk and short term recovery.  In my experience, patients in general who choose the Quicklift find the surgery to be simpler and faster, and the recovery process to be easier compared to my traditional facelift surgery as there is typically less swelling and bruising and post recovery issues. 

However, as with any plastic surgery procedure, the QuickLift is not one size fits all. The patient’s physical characteristics, areas of concern and expectation play a major role in what selection of procedures that I might recommend. For example, if additional facial rejuvenation procedures are added, such as a brow lift, lower neck lift or cosmetic eyelid procedure, both the surgical time and recovery time will increase. However, as any qualified cosmetic plastic surgeon should tell you, it is the end result which is of prime importance while still addressing the core concerns and wishes of the patient.

Fernando Colon, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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