Sutures for Lower Facelift and Neck Lift

Hi BrookeinCO-

I believe the surgeon is referring to a running suture used to close the skin, which is like sewing a hemline. The suture should be fine and is an accepted technique. If you have any questions review the surgeon's before and after photos.

Sincerely

Tom Kaniff

The most important part of the facelift is how the muscles are tightened under the skin, where the incisions are placed and how the skin is re-draped. I use small 5-0 and 6-0 nylon suture to close the top of the skin,  These sutures are on top of several buried absorbable sutures which remove the tension.  The nylon sutures are removed in several days.  Good luck with your surgery.