I’ve been reading a lot about facelifts and several people have mentioned lumps and bumps from dissolvable sutures. I am 65 and considering a facelift. Most of what I have read says they take nine months to dissolve. Are they visible for 9 months? That does not fit with most descriptions of a facelift and how happy you will be by 4 to 6 weeks after.
Answer: Many variables There are many variables in determining whether suture knots might be palpable. But in general, for the majority of people, it does not detract from satisfaction with results. Sutures themselves are not palpable, only suture knots. Larger gauge sutures are more palpable, thinner sutures are not. Usually, knots buried under a flap of tissue are not noticed. Also, it depends on the patient. Patients with thin skin and a lack of heavy muscle tissue are more prone to the knots being noticeable, as opposed to a heavier patient (no photos, so I can't comment on your face). The type of suture makes a difference: vicryl lasts about a month, PDS can last up to six months, and Merseline is permanent.
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Answer: Many variables There are many variables in determining whether suture knots might be palpable. But in general, for the majority of people, it does not detract from satisfaction with results. Sutures themselves are not palpable, only suture knots. Larger gauge sutures are more palpable, thinner sutures are not. Usually, knots buried under a flap of tissue are not noticed. Also, it depends on the patient. Patients with thin skin and a lack of heavy muscle tissue are more prone to the knots being noticeable, as opposed to a heavier patient (no photos, so I can't comment on your face). The type of suture makes a difference: vicryl lasts about a month, PDS can last up to six months, and Merseline is permanent.
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Answer: Face Lift Hello ! Thank you for your question we generally do not recommend thread stretching, our most preferred method is surgical method, as it is safer and the results are more permanent.
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Answer: Face Lift Hello ! Thank you for your question we generally do not recommend thread stretching, our most preferred method is surgical method, as it is safer and the results are more permanent.
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December 31, 2022
Answer: Facelift Sutures Dear Creative59322,
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December 31, 2022
Answer: Facelift Sutures Dear Creative59322,
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November 23, 2022
Answer: Facelift I use permanent sutures to tighten the muscle. But I use a type of thread that is soft and bury it to avoid that problem. I think many surgeons use perks to sutures but if they use the wrong type it could be felt later of even seen. Ask your surgeon ahead of time.
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November 23, 2022
Answer: Facelift I use permanent sutures to tighten the muscle. But I use a type of thread that is soft and bury it to avoid that problem. I think many surgeons use perks to sutures but if they use the wrong type it could be felt later of even seen. Ask your surgeon ahead of time.
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November 22, 2022
Answer: How long are internal dissolvable facelift sutures noticeable on your skin? Hello @Creative59322, thank you for your question. In some cases, sutures may take 4 weeks to 3 months to dissolve depending on the surgical technique used by the physician and the type of internal sutures used. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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November 22, 2022
Answer: How long are internal dissolvable facelift sutures noticeable on your skin? Hello @Creative59322, thank you for your question. In some cases, sutures may take 4 weeks to 3 months to dissolve depending on the surgical technique used by the physician and the type of internal sutures used. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)
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