What is a One-hour Facelift?

A "one hour facelift" is purely a marketing term. Usually a "one hour facelift" gives you only a one hour result. Nobody can do a facelift in one hour and do it well and with any degree of accuracy or predictable results!

Thank you for your question. One hour facelifts are good for short term results however having an actual Facelift where the SMAS muscle is tightened will give you greater longevity and is better in terms of money as although it is more expensive it will not require you to have more procedures in the short term, unlike the one hour facelift.Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated.  The Concept Facelift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days. 
If you have lax facial skin, lost volume and feel that you have jowls and wrinkles on your cheeks and you look tired when you're not then the concept facelift can help improve your appearance. With concept facelift you will look natural and fresh just like the way you feel inside. There are no bandages, drains and hospital stay but with lasting results of traditional facelift techniques it fits with today's age.
This can be combined with Lower eyebag surgery which is performed under local anaesthetic as well.  Typically recovery period is 7-10 days as you do tend to bruise more with your eyes than facelift and necklift.  You would need to return for a follow up appointment 7 days later to have the suture taken out of your eyes, but not face as these are all dissolvable sutures. 
What are the benefits of a local anaesthetic facelift?
Minimally invasive as it is a short scar facelift, although has the same effects as the Traditional Facelift as the SMAS muscle is tightened along with the skin.There is minimal bruising and swelling, especially when compared to traditional faceliftsAs the procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, you can go straight home following the procedureFull recovery in a matter of days rather than monthsSignificantly less risk than Facelifts performed under general anaestheticFresh, youthful and long lasting resultsPlease make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve.  All The Best 

Any facelift procedure that can truly be performed within one hour is not a true facelift. There are "mini-lifts", "thread lifts", and a variety of other names for less invasive procedures that also provide less improvement. They are generally short-lasting procedures that patients are often disappointed with in the long run. Be sure to discuss all of these types of questions with your facelift surgeon during your consultation.
All the best,

So there are many gimmicks out there for facelift. Some of them honestly do make mild improvements but none will rival the traditional facelift in the sense of results. That being said a traditional facelift has significant downtime and recovery time. Patients now-a-days are demanding quicker procedures with less downtime. So we are working to meet these needs.In my hands, someone who wants a quick improvement with minimal downtime I discuss fat transfer. There is significant  improvement (still not the same as a facelift), but it is solid. And the results can be long livedAs for the "one hour facelift" you refer to we would need more information. Could be a suture lift, could be vampire lift, could be skin only incision. Some of these work for the right patients. I recommend many seeing a few reputable doctors and looking into your options. Hope this helps,Best of luck,DrC 

Most "quick fix" facelift offers, such as a facelift that only takes 1 hour, aren't going to be long lasting. It's impossible to say what that one hour involves, but my guess is that a little bit of skin is elevated, pulled upward and sutured. A skin-only facelift will last only about 6 months to a year. That is because skin is very elastic and will stretch. A true facelift involves tightening of the deeper layer, called the "SMAS" layer. This allows for long-lasting results. That procedure typically takes around 4-6 hours. Make sure you talk with your surgeon to be educated on what exactly he/she plans to do for your "facelift." Best wishes!

One hour facelift is a marketing term.  My adage is Lifestyle Lift, Quick Lift,  Wallet Lift.  Something that is too good to be true is too good to be true.  Minimal procedures will produce minimal results.  Avoid trademarked procedures.  Regards.