What is a "One-stitch Lift"?

I have heard of a "one-stitch" lift. Is there really such a thing? Apparently a doctor does a stitch, that lifts the skin a bit, up along the hairline. Is this a good procedure?

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"One stitch lift" is a marketing name for a thread lift...

"One stitch lift" is a marketing name for a thread lift procedure for the midface area. Since threadlift has recently received a lot of negative publicity, some surgeons use other marketing names to attract patients. Threadlift procedure has not been able to gather full support of the plastic surgery society for its shortcomings. You may look at RealSelf reviews to see what other patients think of threadlift. I personally neither perform nor believe in threadlift procedures. more

One stitch, no results

The conclusion most patients reach at one year after having one stitch lifts or threadlifts is that the results are disappointing. They did not receive a facelift result with a single stitch as they had hoped. When tissues are pulled with a hook with no undermining, the usual threadlift or one stitch technique, they cut through the tissue like butter. Fortunately, the marionette appearance from the subcutaneous tissues being pulled in a few specific areas softens as the sutures cut through... more

Best to Avoid this Procedure

Hello, I agree with the advice given here. A "One Stitch Lift" is a procedure that uses a barbed suture that stays in place or a ribbon with little hooks on it that absorbs over time. The goal being to "hook" and elevate the sagging tissues through a small incision. Sounds good but... These types of procedures have fallen out of favor and would only be recommended in very, very subtle or unique circumstances. Some Surgeons do feel they can be beneficially used for... more

Kamran Jafri, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.custom-lift.com

Translation: Gimmick

Can a "one stitch lift" achieve similar results to a Facelift: no. Will you be charged a relatively large sum for a relatively inadequate result? yes. Over the last few years, I have seen a number of unhappy patients who have had thread lifts. Their comments are as follows: lots of money spent no result obtained. Definitely something to be avoided. We would all like to be able to offer a very short procedure which offers the same result as a Facelift with no downtime. The... more

If it sounds too good to be true...

There are some procedures like the Threadlift that propose to lift the face without surgery. These were very popular 3 or 4 years ago and many people had them performed. Simply stated, they didn't work and the companies that promoted them have either dissolved or turned their attention elsewhere. Any procedure that is going to produce a real result must undermine the skin and elevate and tighten the deeper tissues of the face. There are many ways to do this but please realize that most... more

One stitch facelifts do not work

I have done facelifts on several people who had the so called one stitch facelift by local dermatologists. In each instance there were single sutured placed behind the ear. Its naive and foolish to think that a single suture behind the ear can hold up the weight of the neck, jowls and jawline. I blame the doctors for selling a procedure that does not even have a chance at working but you know what they say, "A fool and their money are easily separated."

Better options than a One Stitich Lift

The One-Stitch Lift appears to be a branded version of a thread lift. Thread lifts are facelift procedures that use a barbed suture or ribbon to lift the facial skin. The "thread" may be permanent or may absorb over time depending on the type. These have fallen out of favor in the plastic surgery community primarily because there is little long lasting benefit. I recommend investigating other modified facelift procedures such as the Lite Lift, LifeStyle Lift, S Lift or... more

One-Stitch: the Name Says All you Need to Know

Suture or thread lifts are pretty much abandoned. The success of your Facelift shouldn't have to hang by just one stitch!

One Stitch Lift aka Waste of Money Lift

If your degree of facial drooping could somehow be smoothed well with but a single stitch you really should not be having a Facelift operation. Whenever you hear ANY catchy name describe a Facelift, cover your ears, clench your pocketbook tighter and walk faster by. You are being ripped off. Such procedures are sleazy marketing schemes to separate you from your money by promising the moon by delivering at best average and commonly poor results in exchange. Don't do it. Dr. P. Aldea more

No such thing as one stitch lift

No such thing, but they did try to promote the quill contour threads like this. Many wannabe doctors/dentists started using the threads since they weren't familiar with the surgeries and it just didn't work out. It was a mess because they were very expensive after a few, they did nothing but leave a permanent suture in your soft tissues and dissappointed many that finally made the step out into the world of cosmetic medicine. There are however, many non surgical options to look good.... more