Forget about this. It's a gimmick.

George J. Beraka, MD answers: What is a ribbon lift?

the celebrity blogs are talking about madonna getting a ribbon lift. They say a ribbon lift is “[A tube-like device] is tunnelled under the skin and has lots of tiny hooks that attach to the muscle and tissue,” plastic surgeon Alex Karidis explains. “We then pull it upwards to lift the whole area.”  I also have sagging facial skin and wonder if I should seek this out or are there better methods.


George J. Beraka, MD
8 months ago
By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Avoid any procedure with a catchy name or a trade mark. Poorly qualified practitioners try to make you think that they offer easier surgery or no scars or cheaper surgery with great results. It just isn't true. The vast majority of board certified plastic surgeons won't touch this procedure. So you don't really want it either, don't you think?

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