Ribbon Lifts might not be for everyone

Charles Perry, 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.


Charles Perry, MD
8 months ago
By Charles Perry, MD - Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

The ribbon lift use a multipoint fixation device to elevate and secure the deeper tissues of the face. It workes great in theory, however, the device has remained palpable for some for longer than three months. It seems to work best with a full facelift when it is placed deep to the muscle layer and fat as opposed to on top of the muscle and fat. We are seeing some great results with the ribbon lift of the brow and cheeks.

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