What is a Quick Lift mini face lift? How long does it last, and is it for an older person (77 yrs old)

A Quick Lift is a "branded" name for a particular type of mini facelift.  Today,  there are many companies who have used branded names to market their version of the mini facelift.  A mini facelift is a procedure which typically addresses early signs of facial and neck aging.  It is a procedure which can many times be performed under local anesthesia with some mild sedation, depending on a patient's medical history.  The "name" of the procedure is not important, but what is most important is the skill of the surgeon.  I suggest you find a surgeon who specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, specifically facelift surgery.  Review their credentials and their before/after photos to see if you like the results they have achieved for patients displaying similar signs of aging.  Good Luck!

Hello, and thank you for your question. A QuickLift refers to a facelift procedure that focuses on the mid and lower face unlike a full facelift which rejuvenates both the lower and upper facial areas. A full facelift treats the SMAS, the muscular and connective tissue supporting which supports your face, while a quick lift focuses on the muscular support structures of your facial tissues alone. (A quick lift is sometimes referred to as a MACS facelift.) Both procedures, however, can give you long-lasting results which can in many cases last seven to 10 years. Whatever your age, talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your individual needs in an in-person consultation. This will determine if a full facelift, QuickLift or QuickLift in combination with another procedure will give you the long-lasting rejuvenation you want. I wish you good health.
- Daniel Lensink, MD