Suture Suspension is a minimally invasive method where the soft tissue is tightened and elevated using the properties of the suture to enhance and connect the skin. These suture threads are placed underneath the skin in various parts of the face such as the mid face, lower face, neck and sometimes forehead.
Suspension Sutures are made from polypropylene threads, a material that has been used inside the human body as a suture material for decades and are designed with tiny barbs that attach to the subdermal tissue, lifting, suspending and fixating.
Suspension Sutures are used for:
• Repositioning sagging cheeks
• Lifting sagging eyebrows
• Adjusting asymmetric brows & face
What are “barbed” sutures?
Unlike conventional sutures which are smooth, suspension sutures such as Contour
Threads™ have tiny barbs or cogs, that are spaced evenly
apart. Once inserted under the skin, they are fixated in an
umbrella-like fashion and with tension creates suspension that gently lifts sagging tissues of the brow and face.
How do they work?
The surrounding tissues act to hold the threads in place without the need for visible scars. For the
midface procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision close to the ear and the threads are advanced along the previously marked contours toward the chin and
jawline so they create a firm hold on the underlying tissues without causing additional trauma. The barbs do the work of holding, by being fixated to tissue as
they are softly contoured into place. Once in position, your body generates new collagen bundles that surround each thread to maintain the lifting effect. The exact placement of the threads will vary from patient to patient.
How long does the procedure take?
The procedure is quick. The actual length of time will depend on the number of threads
used. A typical procedure usually takes about 60 minutes to perform.
How long is the recovery?
In most cases, there is minimal discomfort, bruising and swelling. Ice compresses are recommended for the first 24-48 hours. Patients can usually return to work or normal
activities in a few days to one week.
How many treatments will I need?
Usually only one procedure is needed to achieve the desired lifting effect.
How long do the results last?
Duration varies depending on the age of the patient at the time of the procedure, the degree of sagging, and the number of threads used. Additional threads may be added as needed.
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