How effective is a one stitch face lift, and is it permanent?

A properly executed facelift is a very safe operation that gives predictably good results.  Resist the temptation to try ineffectual shortcuts.  You'll regret it.

This is a very good and important question as there is a lot of confusing, but alluring, marketing out there.  A "one stitch facelift" or "lunchtime lift" etc is exactly as it sounds - a quick shortcut for minimal and temporary results.  Although the operative time, recovery time and maybe even initial results appear enticing, the end results are undoubtedly minimal and temporary.  A proper facelift definitely takes more than one stitch and more than a lunch hour, but will provide far superior and much longer lasting and satisfying results.  I hope this helps and best wishes to you.

minimal face lifts which cost minimal money and have minimal recovery give minimal results which last a minimal amount of time. good luck

So as not to repeat what has already been said and which is entirely relevant, I would add that a one stitch facelift is as permanent as the time it takes to do it. If it's too good to be true, don't believe it. These gimmicks are not some revolutionary new concept that board certified plastic surgeons don't know about. We don't do them because they don't work.

Unfortunately, some people think that mini-lifts are as good as regular facelifts.  The truth is they are not.  They do not look as natural and never last as long.  Your best bet is to visit several experienced plastic surgeons for their opinion.  Seek doctors certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

When you are undergoing any procedure, there is a built in recovery time and cost. So the question I would ask if you are going to do any form of a facelift,  why wouldn't you do it to get the best result? What is the advantage of "one stitch?" if this is referring to a quill stitch alone without any undermining/tightening and without any skin tightening, it will not work well and will not last long.

A comprehensive face and neck lift  involves tightening up loose facial and neck skin, loose facial and neck muscles, tightening up the jowls, and removal of fatty deposits above and below the platysma muscle in the neck. This is a 3 hour surgery which is no comparison to a one stitch lift.

if you mean a percutaneous stitch, it is very good for 8 weeks, but one suture won't do. You must have multiple sutures to brow, malar, neck and face, nose, chin, 

A "one stich facelift" is  a marketing tool and associated with a
significant dissatisfaction rate, because it is a minimal procedure that
accomplishes little from a cookie cutter approach rather than being
individualized for the patient’s specific anatomy and needs. It is not long
lasting. Many who offer these procedures under a variety of marketed “named”
procedures often lack appropriate formal plastic surgery training and are not
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

A lesser procedure that promises a faster recovery and
significant results is very appealing, but may not deliver either. If such a
procedure existed and was effective most plastic surgeons would perform it, but
it doesn’t and they do not. You cannot expect to get more for less with a
surgical procedure.

The keys to good natural results are not how fast a
procedure can be performed and how many corners can be cut doing a procedure,
but how safely and meticulously it can be performed. Make sure any procedure
you undergo is performed only in a facility that is licensed or accredited by a
national organization as an ambulatory or office-based surgical facility, that
there is an appropriate anesthesia provider, and the surgery is performed by an
artistic, skilled, experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

You have only one face, so don’t shop for bargains or
magical procedures when it comes to facial surgery. If it sounds too good to be
true, it generally is! I would suggest you find a
plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally
a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you
trust and are comfortable with. If you live outside of the United States,
the surgeon should ideally be a member of the International Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that
surgeon in person.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

I completely concur with my colleagues answers......"if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is".  This one stick face lift sounds like a marketing tool to make the surgery sound simple.  A true lasting surgical facelift requires more than "one stich".  Seek an in person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs a lot of facelifts and make sure you see a great number of before/after photos.  Best of luck to you