Not ready for a full facelift, but looking for quick rejuvenation? The Quick Facelift is performed under Local anesthesia and takes one hour to elevate the skin in the cheek and jaw-line area. Recovery is rapid (1 to 3 days) and this lift restores early changes in aging.

Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown

Dr. Mandell Brown is a nationally recognized, triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing facial, breast, and body procedures. Known for his Natural Look™ cosmetic surgery results, Dr. Mandell-Brown has the credentials and aesthetic eye to precisely tailor your procedure and safely achieve the results you desire.

What to expect from a Quick Facelift

  • Local anesthesia: The treated area is numb, but you will be fully awake and alert. By contrast, mid facelifts include a sedating medication provided through an IV during surgery, while a full facelift can be performed under local with IV sedation or general anesthesia.
  • Operating time of 1 hour: By comparison, a mid facelift takes 1.5 hours and a full facelift takes 2 hours.
  • Incisions are placed along the ear creases: The incisions are hidden in ear creases and contours, similar to those of a mid facelift but far less extensive than those of a full facelift.
  • Tightens skin in cheek area: A quick facelift focuses on skin in the cheek area, while a mid facelift treats skin and muscle in this area, and a full facelift treats skin and muscle in a larger area.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown — Updated on Sep 9, 2024