Quick Lift Vs. Lifestyle Lift: What's the Difference?

Unfortunately, there is much confusion about facelift terminology.  Even sadder is the fact that physicians don't even understand what these procedures are which leads to further confusion when incorrect information is shared with the public.  I have investigated almost every variation of facelift and have performed extended SMAS facelifts (the gold standard - what I was taught), MACS facelifts, and now Quicklifts. Lifestyle lifts are a franchise marketing concept, i.e.... more

Good question. There are many types of facelifts. If someone only offers one, go somewhere else. There is the correct facelift for each person and just as every face is different, in order to achieve the best result, every facelift must also be. In order to make the right decision, make sure you go to a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as they have years of training in performing facelifts (as opposed to so called "cosmetic surgeons" who have a... more

A quick lift and lifestyle lift are advertising gimmicks.  Go see a board certified plastic surgeon and they will tell you the truth and what you will need.

The 'franchising' of facelift surgery is the basis of the name game in this form of a limited or tuck-up facelift. Whatever branded name is used, Quicklift and LIfestyle Lift to name the most recognized, they are essentially the same operation and result. It is a scaled version of a more complete facelift that has its greatest effect on improving the jowl area with some minor effect in the neck. The important question is not what the name is but whether the oepration is a good... more

Beware of anyone advertising a ________ lift.  The ASPS and the AAFPRS do not allow their members to assign names to procedures commonly done for advertising purposes.  This practice is generally done by "cosmetic surgeons", many of whom come from the ranks of oral surgery, OB/GYN and have questionable training.  The public writes a question like, "what is the difference between and quick lift and a lifestyle lift" and the answer is the person... more

In my experience, the shorter the procedure, threads, temporary stitches etc... result in a procedure that has short long term results. The thread lift for example lasts 1-2 years in my experience and my practice sees patients that have had a thread lift and are coming to get something more definitive. I would really weigh the cost and the resulting effect and see if it is worth it for you. I generally try to sway patients away from thread lifts as I know in 2 years they will be wondering &qu more

I am a board certified plastic surgeon. I have seen numerous patients with "quick fix" facelifts -- usually they are complaining that the results did not last. As they say - buyer beware. From what I understand, the quick facelifts have the same complications as a regular face lift and cost less --- however what would you pick - a $5000 procedure that lasts 1 year or a $10,000 procedure that lasts 8-10 years? Do the math. Also many of the quick face lift boutiques are run by... more