Suture suspension lift is a hot new trend in plastic surgery. This minimally invasive procedure can be used for lifts in the face, buttocks, and breasts as a way to create a more youthful appearance, without major surgery or scarring.
How It Works
Unlike regular cosmetic lifts, a suture suspension lift doesn’t require major cutting and removal of excess tissue. For example, in a standard breast lift a surgeon would cut along the bottom of the breast, around the areola and create an incision in between the two in the shape of a âTâ. Then he or she would remove excess tissue and use internal sutures to reshape the breast. This procedure is done under general anesthesia, which can cause major complications.
However, with a suture suspension lift, the procedure is done wile the patient is still awake under a local anesthesia because no major incisions are made. Rather, the surgeon uses very small needles to place sutures inside the subcutaneous tissue and then carefully lifts it to a desirable position. Once this is achieved, the suture is anchored to stable internal structures, such as muscle fascia or bone and left in place.
According to cosmetic surgeon, suture suspension lift and breast lift Phoenix specialist, Dr. Johnathan Walker, the many benefits of this procedure include,
- No scarring. The procedure is performed using small needles and internal incisions, affording you a smooth and natural look with no visible scars.
- No general anesthesia or IV sedation. Suture suspension is performed with only local anesthetic, meaning that you will comfortable and wide awake during the procedure.
- A natural look. Treated areas look smoother, lifted, and younger with no surgical scarring.
- Immediate results. With very little down time, results are visible right away.
- Permanent but reversible results. Unlike other less-invasive procedures, the results of a suture suspension lift are permanent â but the lift can be reversed at any time.
