What is a one-hour facelift?

I've heard about a "one hour face lift" but I don't know how effective it is or what it involves...is it surgery?  What sort of facelift is this and is it as good as a "traditional" facelift?

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21 answers to “What is a one-hour facelift?”

A: What is a one-hour facelift?

Peter A. Aldea, MD
By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

The "ONE HOUR" Facelift is closely related to the "LunchTime", "Quick", ""Day", "Thread", "Lifestyle", "Liquid", "Nonsurgical" and Mini" face lifts. I am sure that as more frustrated physicians quit practicing what... more

A: What is the "one Hour Facelit"

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
By Ricardo Rodriguez, MD - Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

The one hour facelift is a waste of time and money. Check out the link below for things you should be looking for in a facelift. Above all, a stretching out of the lower cheeks is the most inefficient way to look younger.

A: Not a proponent of the "one hour face lift" for my patients

Scott W. Mosser, MD
By Scott W. Mosser, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

I am not a proponent of the "quick lift" or "thread lift" facelift methods for my patients. Usually there is simply more that needs to be done than can be rushed through in an hour, and if your surgeon doesn’t do the full procedure, then you certainly don't get the full result. Also... more

A: One that's too fast

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

A one hour facelift is rushed and inadequate. If a patient is pleased with it, it's because they didn't need any surgery in the first place.

A: One hour facelift is another marketing gimmick

Maurice M. Khosh, MD
By Maurice M. Khosh, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

 There are countless marketing gimmicks to entice patients by promising various surgical treatment as "lunch time nose job, one hour facelift, etc." A real facelift operation which includes not only skin removal but also suspension of deeper facial structures will take more than an hour, even in... more

A: A one hour facelift is not really a facelift

Scott Trimas, MD
By Scott Trimas, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

A one hour facelift is not really a facelift. A true facelift involves elevating or lifting the soft tissues of the neck, jowls, midface and temple regions. It is impossible to adequately lift and suspend all of those areas in an hour or less. A one hour lift is a quick procedure that only minimally lifts... more

A: The Emporer's New Clothes.... With a Twist

Stephen Prendiville, MD
By Stephen Prendiville, MD - Ft. Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

The results offered by branded, heavily marketed, "one hour" procedure "magic lifts" are reminiscent of this old story.  When a patient has indications for a facelift (jowls, mid facial descent, obliquity in the neck), one hour is simply not enough..... ......you can take it to the... more

A: The 1-Hour Facelift

David Mabrie, MD
By David Mabrie, MD - Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is possible to achieve facial rejuvenation in about an hour with a Liquid Lift.  This non-surgical facelift is performed in-office with the use of dermal-fillers like Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, and/or Elevess and may be combined with Botox for remarkable results. A Liquid-Lift restores facial... more

A: One-hour facelifts offer limited improvement

Philip Young, MD
By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

One hour face lifts will offer limited improvement and you should be aware of this prior to doing this type of procedure. If you are okay with this, it could be a great way to give you some more youth and avoid a much bigger procedure. You just have to be realistic. Significant results from a facelift takes... more

A: Surgery for those who don't need surgery

Christopher L. Hess, MD
By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

We are a country of "do it fast, do it now."  So marketers have come up with this for cosmetic surgery.  They make claims that you can look years younger in just one hour.  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.   And this is one of those instances.  Minimal... more

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