Variations of the QuickLift™ procedure have been performed for more than 30 years; however, the QuickLift™ a modified version of today’s standard facelift is fast becoming the state-of-the-art procedure for sagging skin of the lower face. Most QuickLift™ patients are between 40 and 65 years of age (or older) with moderate to extensive sagging skin in the lower portion of their faces (i.e., lower cheeks, jaw line, excess skin under the chin, etc.). The QuickLift™ is a minor outpatient procedure performed with local anesthesia and twilight sedation. Because this procedure is more conservative than a traditional facelift, most patients experience minimal downtime post-operative swelling, bruising, and risk of complication.
The incision is carefully hidden along the sideburn area, along the tragus of the ear, and under and behind the earlobe. The skin and the underlying soft tissues called the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS, are tightened and the excess skin is removed. Dr. Carter uses an exclusive suturing technique to reduce tension at the closure and sutures under magnification to further minimize visible scarring. The QuickLift™ Facelift can erase up to 10-15 years and can last for 10-15 years.
