A traditional facelift is major surgery and involves significant recovery time. The results are not always natural looking. Cosmetic surgeons are moving toward minimally invasive, more targeted techniques for restoring beauty and a youthful appearance. Today's minimally invasive techniques identify … [Read more...]
Barbed Threads Improve Wound Closure
The threads used in traditional stitches are smooth and require knots to hold them in place. Knots can increase the risk of infection, wound leakage, and scarring. Contour Threads have tiny barbs and anchor themselves without the need for knots. Currently used in suspension lifts (or thread lifts), … [Read more...]
Suspension Lifts
Suspension lifts, often referred to as "lunchtime" lifts, threadlifts, or featherlifts, are a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery. They do involve some bruising, swelling, and recovery time, so you don't really want to plan on having one during your lunch break and then going … [Read more...]
Injectable Alternatives to Surgery
If you've been thinking about a facelift, nose job, or other facial procedure, but are put off by the prospect of surgery, you might want to consider injectable alternatives. While the results don't last as long, the visual results of a facelift or virtually any re-contouring surgery can now be … [Read more...]
