the celebrity blogs are talking about madonna getting a ribbon lift. They say a ribbon lift is “[A tube-like device] is tunnelled under the skin and has lots of tiny hooks that attach to the muscle and tissue,” plastic surgeon Alex Karidis explains. “We then pull it upwards to lift the whole area.” I also have sagging facial skin and wonder if I should seek this out or are there better methods.
Answer: Ribbon and thread lifts You can see the satisfaction rates from threadlifts on the RealSelf website... only 13% of patients were happy with their decision to have a thread lift. 87% of patients were unhappy. A ribbon lift employs a similar philosophy of no undermining pulling on tissue. Experienced facelift experts know that thread lifts simply pull through, as the results slip away. The only thing remaining are the threads, which are troublesome to remove, especially if there are many of them. Typically, revision facelifts involve removal of old threadlift material and knots. Endotine has various lifts but these are usually performed with undermining surgery as an additional lifting tool. They do involve large supposedly self-dissolveable multi-hook structures that are left in the face. There have been problems with the early versions with pain and palpability, so Endotine is redesigning them. Your best bet is to save up for a proper facelift with a facelift expert, take the 10-14 days off, and have a much better, more natural, and longer lasting result.
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Answer: Ribbon and thread lifts You can see the satisfaction rates from threadlifts on the RealSelf website... only 13% of patients were happy with their decision to have a thread lift. 87% of patients were unhappy. A ribbon lift employs a similar philosophy of no undermining pulling on tissue. Experienced facelift experts know that thread lifts simply pull through, as the results slip away. The only thing remaining are the threads, which are troublesome to remove, especially if there are many of them. Typically, revision facelifts involve removal of old threadlift material and knots. Endotine has various lifts but these are usually performed with undermining surgery as an additional lifting tool. They do involve large supposedly self-dissolveable multi-hook structures that are left in the face. There have been problems with the early versions with pain and palpability, so Endotine is redesigning them. Your best bet is to save up for a proper facelift with a facelift expert, take the 10-14 days off, and have a much better, more natural, and longer lasting result.
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Answer: Ribbon lift Thank you for your question. A ribbon facelift refers to a minimally invasive facelift technique suspending the tissue with an absorbable "ribbon" device. Such techniques are best suited to patients with mild aging changes. Moderate to severe aging changes would more likely benefit from a more traditional facelift. I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss what option is best for you."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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Answer: Ribbon lift Thank you for your question. A ribbon facelift refers to a minimally invasive facelift technique suspending the tissue with an absorbable "ribbon" device. Such techniques are best suited to patients with mild aging changes. Moderate to severe aging changes would more likely benefit from a more traditional facelift. I would recommend consultation with a facial plastic surgeon to discuss what option is best for you."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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May 12, 2015
Answer: A traditional facelift may be a better option... The ribbon lift is a surgical procedure that’s performed to reverse the findings associated with facial aging. This procedure utilizes many of the principles of the thread lift procedure. Unfortunately, thread lift procedures are often associated with recurrence of facial skin sag.For this reason, the majority of facial rejuvenation patients are better served by traditional facelift techniques. These procedures are considered more reliable and have greater predictability.If you’re concerned about facial aging consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s tailored to your specific needs.
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May 12, 2015
Answer: A traditional facelift may be a better option... The ribbon lift is a surgical procedure that’s performed to reverse the findings associated with facial aging. This procedure utilizes many of the principles of the thread lift procedure. Unfortunately, thread lift procedures are often associated with recurrence of facial skin sag.For this reason, the majority of facial rejuvenation patients are better served by traditional facelift techniques. These procedures are considered more reliable and have greater predictability.If you’re concerned about facial aging consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s tailored to your specific needs.
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February 23, 2010
Answer: Ribbon Lift results A ribbon lift is ay type of lift that uses the ribbon to fix the facial tissues into position. Ribbons can be used for facelift, mid-facelift, brow lifts, and neck lifts. Ribbons do not give you results. The surgeon does. The best way to think about this is that the ribbon is essentially a type of suture material. Excellent results are ultimately achieved by the surgeon and how he uses his instruments and materials in order to obtain the desired results. My best recommendation to you is to focus on finding a surgeon that will give you the results you desire, rather then the materials used to achieve this.
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February 23, 2010
Answer: Ribbon Lift results A ribbon lift is ay type of lift that uses the ribbon to fix the facial tissues into position. Ribbons can be used for facelift, mid-facelift, brow lifts, and neck lifts. Ribbons do not give you results. The surgeon does. The best way to think about this is that the ribbon is essentially a type of suture material. Excellent results are ultimately achieved by the surgeon and how he uses his instruments and materials in order to obtain the desired results. My best recommendation to you is to focus on finding a surgeon that will give you the results you desire, rather then the materials used to achieve this.
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February 15, 2010
Answer: Ribbon Lifts elevate the muscles of the face with a dissolvable device In a face lift, the SMAS is the facial muscle that is tightened to reduce jowling and drooping of the face. This can be tightened with sutures after lifting, or by placing a ribbon device, attaching it to the muscle and then pulling on the muscle. This device dissolves away after 4 to 6 weeks under the skin.
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February 15, 2010
Answer: Ribbon Lifts elevate the muscles of the face with a dissolvable device In a face lift, the SMAS is the facial muscle that is tightened to reduce jowling and drooping of the face. This can be tightened with sutures after lifting, or by placing a ribbon device, attaching it to the muscle and then pulling on the muscle. This device dissolves away after 4 to 6 weeks under the skin.
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March 5, 2009
Answer: Ribbon lift The Ribbon lift is based on an implant that looks like a quarter inch "ribbon" of absorbable material with little teeth that grab at one end and. It looks like its made of plastic and similar in appearance to a cable tie. It is typically placed under the skin to snag the deeper tissues. It is then anchored at a higher location to lift and hold them in place. The extra skin is then removed. Over time the device is completely absorbed (usually 6-12 months. The advantages to these procedures are clear: less surgery. However, the results are generally less than expected and most patients find them unsatisfactory. This is why you will see great initial enthusiasm but rarely see these devices persist over time as their populariy wanes.
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March 5, 2009
Answer: Ribbon lift The Ribbon lift is based on an implant that looks like a quarter inch "ribbon" of absorbable material with little teeth that grab at one end and. It looks like its made of plastic and similar in appearance to a cable tie. It is typically placed under the skin to snag the deeper tissues. It is then anchored at a higher location to lift and hold them in place. The extra skin is then removed. Over time the device is completely absorbed (usually 6-12 months. The advantages to these procedures are clear: less surgery. However, the results are generally less than expected and most patients find them unsatisfactory. This is why you will see great initial enthusiasm but rarely see these devices persist over time as their populariy wanes.
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