I am struggling to understand about the Macs Lift. The long thread is under the skin(loop thread), Is it permanently under the skin? What kind of thread they use? What if after few years, the skin is getting thinner therefore the thread will be visible under the skin. I am not sure about thread itself, is it permanent thread or dissolve thread under the skin? Does the soft tissue make thicker and lift to make look fuller after pull the soft tissue with thread?
Answer: MACS Facelift Details Jane. It is my pleasure to provide details and clear up any misconceptions regarding one of my favorite procedures, the MACS Mini-Facelift. Developed in Europe, it is the ideal approach for the younger patient, not ready for a full facelift, or patients who desire a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery time. Skin incisions are shorter and designed to lift the skin in a more natural upward fashion after undermining. The sutures that you are describing are not permanent but instead made of a slowly dissolving material that goes away within six months. The “loop” sutures are placed deep within the underlying facial and neck muscles, allowing the surgeon to tighten the neck and mid-face regions, improving the result and increasing the longevity of the facelift. The sutures eventually dissolve but the lift is maintained by unobtrusive, deep scar tissue. The operation carries a high level of patient satisfaction. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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Answer: MACS Facelift Details Jane. It is my pleasure to provide details and clear up any misconceptions regarding one of my favorite procedures, the MACS Mini-Facelift. Developed in Europe, it is the ideal approach for the younger patient, not ready for a full facelift, or patients who desire a less invasive procedure with a shorter recovery time. Skin incisions are shorter and designed to lift the skin in a more natural upward fashion after undermining. The sutures that you are describing are not permanent but instead made of a slowly dissolving material that goes away within six months. The “loop” sutures are placed deep within the underlying facial and neck muscles, allowing the surgeon to tighten the neck and mid-face regions, improving the result and increasing the longevity of the facelift. The sutures eventually dissolve but the lift is maintained by unobtrusive, deep scar tissue. The operation carries a high level of patient satisfaction. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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Answer: Facelift MACS stands for Minimal Access Cranial Suspension lift. It's a type of facelift that uses shorter incisions (usually around the ear) and internal sutures to lift sagging facial tissues — mostly the mid-face and jawline. Yes, in the traditional MACS lift, the sutures (threads) placed under the skin are usually permanent (non-dissolvable). They're used to anchor and suspend the deeper layers of the face to more stable structures like the deep temporal fascia. These aren't the same kind of threads used in a thread lift . Instead, they're surgical sutures, designed to stay in the body long-term. The thread is placed deep, in the SMAS layer, so it’s usually not close to the skin’s surface. Good surgical technique and patient selection, eliminate to visibility. The MACS lift uses permanent sutures because the goal is long-lasting support of sagging tissues. The MACS lift is about lifting sagging tissues back to their youthful position. But yes, as the soft tissues are elevated, it can give the appearance of a fuller mid-face, especially around the cheek area.
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Answer: Facelift MACS stands for Minimal Access Cranial Suspension lift. It's a type of facelift that uses shorter incisions (usually around the ear) and internal sutures to lift sagging facial tissues — mostly the mid-face and jawline. Yes, in the traditional MACS lift, the sutures (threads) placed under the skin are usually permanent (non-dissolvable). They're used to anchor and suspend the deeper layers of the face to more stable structures like the deep temporal fascia. These aren't the same kind of threads used in a thread lift . Instead, they're surgical sutures, designed to stay in the body long-term. The thread is placed deep, in the SMAS layer, so it’s usually not close to the skin’s surface. Good surgical technique and patient selection, eliminate to visibility. The MACS lift uses permanent sutures because the goal is long-lasting support of sagging tissues. The MACS lift is about lifting sagging tissues back to their youthful position. But yes, as the soft tissues are elevated, it can give the appearance of a fuller mid-face, especially around the cheek area.
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October 20, 2022
Answer: MACS Lift thread There are advantages to each type of thread.
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October 20, 2022
Answer: MACS Lift thread There are advantages to each type of thread.
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October 20, 2019
Answer: MACS Lift Thank you for the question, The MACS ( Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) lift is a technique develop by two surgeons in Belgium. It utilizes sutures to lift and support the facial tissue from a stable spot in the temple. The original technique called for permanent sutures but now most surgeons use absorbable sutures for the lift. Those usually dissolve in two-three months, after everything has healed. I have used this technique many times since it was originally presented at the international conference I chaired years ago. It is an excellent technique in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, with extensive experience in facial surgery. I hope this helps.
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October 20, 2019
Answer: MACS Lift Thank you for the question, The MACS ( Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) lift is a technique develop by two surgeons in Belgium. It utilizes sutures to lift and support the facial tissue from a stable spot in the temple. The original technique called for permanent sutures but now most surgeons use absorbable sutures for the lift. Those usually dissolve in two-three months, after everything has healed. I have used this technique many times since it was originally presented at the international conference I chaired years ago. It is an excellent technique in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon, with extensive experience in facial surgery. I hope this helps.
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May 29, 2018
Answer: The sutures that gradualy dissolve are in the deep muscle\fascia not directly under the skin. I appreciate your concerns since trying to understand all of the different types of FaceLifts that are describes is more than difficult. All Face and Neck Lifts tighten and elevate the deep tissues with sutures. The sutures are placed within the deep tissues ie:buried within the muscle\fascia not directly under the skin. The sutures dissove as the tissues heal.
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May 29, 2018
Answer: The sutures that gradualy dissolve are in the deep muscle\fascia not directly under the skin. I appreciate your concerns since trying to understand all of the different types of FaceLifts that are describes is more than difficult. All Face and Neck Lifts tighten and elevate the deep tissues with sutures. The sutures are placed within the deep tissues ie:buried within the muscle\fascia not directly under the skin. The sutures dissove as the tissues heal.
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