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How Long Do the Results Last for the Suture Suspension Procedure?

asked 9 months ago by Elisabetta in Atlanta
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 182 times
Tags: jowls, candidate, sutures

How long do the results last? Have there been any complications reported? Is it the best procedure for minimal sagging at the jawline?

5 answers to How Long Do the Results Last for the Suture Suspension Procedure?

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How Long Do the Results Last for the Suture Suspension Procedure?

A very short lasting operation. You may get 6 months of "suspension if lucky. Most report a few months of improvement.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Suture suspension neck lift

Suture suspension by itself is not a very successful procedure and certainly not long-lasting. However if the suture suspension is combined with surgical fat and muscle contouring the results will be long-lasting
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Suture suspesion results and the longevity will depend on how it is done

Surgeons do it differently and it will depend on how it is done. In general the results are not as long lasting in the original descriptions of these minmally invasive approaches. But I have seen some surgeons use thes suspension sutures in a traditional face and neck lifting approach. You have to really ask your doctor the right questions to find out what he is going to do. Below is an example of a video that helps to answer this question for you to watch and a link to see more... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipyoung.com

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I-Guide suture suspension necklift

The i-Guide suture suspension neck lift is a good option for the younger patient just beginning to show the signs of aging, and for the more mature patient who wants the maximum improvement in the neck with a short-scar face lift. I find that well-chosen patients in my practice are very happy with this technique. The demand is increasing for procedures which are less invasive, even if there is a compromise on the overall duration (which is still being determined for some of... more
Edward Szachowicz, MD, PhD

Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Long Do the Results Last for the Suture Suspension Procedure?

The honest answer IMHO, is too short of a time to make them a viable option. You should only consider face lifts that dissect, elevate, trim and re-suture the SMAS not simply suturing or using threads to suspend it.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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