Ribbon lifts use Endotine devices shaped like ribbons, which are surgically placed underneath the skin or muscles to slightly lift and reposition facial tissues.
The device is designed to gradually dissolve over time. This occurs once the scarring in deeper tissues cause the facial tissues to assume their new position.
Ribbon lifts may be combined with adjunctive procedures or treatments, depending on the facial area and specific concerns.
The Endotine ribbon implant is a thin flexible strip of plant-based bio-absorbable material that is used to secure your neck profile in position.
The ribbons are surgically inserted underneath the muscles of the lower face and attached to the tissues around the bones either behind the ear or in front of the ear, above the hairline.
When the repositioned tissue binds fully in its new position, the device dissolves and is absorbed on its own. As the ribbon dissolves and is absorbed over time, collagen is stimulated.
Ribbon Lifts are used in the following facial areas, which are detailed in the sections below:
A Ribbon Lift involves inserting an Endotine bioabsorbable suspension device into the lower cheek area that lifts.
Your body’s healing process starts to lay down new tissue in this position and the device eventually dissolves. The ribbon utilises multiple points of contact to suspend delicate mid-face tissue and is easily adjustable according to the patient’s unique anatomy.
Lipofilling (Fat Transfer) is often combined with mid-face lifting to add volume to the area. Non-surgical collagen stimulating treatments such as Thermage, Pellevé and eTwo Sublime can also support a ribbon lift of the mid-face.
The most common patient requests for procedures include double chin reduction surgery and lifting of skin in the jaw area.
The Endotine neck lift implant secures your jawline and upper neck profile. Then, as the repositioned tissue binds fully in its new position, the device dissolves and is absorbed, tightening the pre-existing laxity of the upper neck.
The entry point for the ribbon is a small, usually undetectable incision behind the ear.
There are several surgical and non-surgical procedures that can be combined with a jaw-line/neck lift, depending on a patient’s concerns. These include Laser Liposuction, Thermage, Pellevé and eTwo Sublime.
This web page refers to several surgical procedures of the lower face, jawline and neck area. Like all surgical procedures, Ribbon Lift surgery carries risks. It’s important to be aware of common risks so you are able to weigh up the benefits, risks and limitations of the surgery. Below is a list of possible complications and specific risks for Ribbon Lift surgery. General risks and complications of surgery can be found here. There may be complications that are not listed here and some lifestyle factors and medical conditions can cause greater risks.
Risks of Ribbon Lift Surgery of the Lower Face, Jawline and Neck:
A neck lift (or platysmaplasty) is a surgical procedure of the neck itself. Traditional neck lifting is outside the scope of Dr Hollenbach’s practice, but he is able to refer patients to an appropriate qualified plastic surgeon for this procedure.
Dr Hollenbach does perform ribbon lifting around beneath the jawline in the upper neck. Whilst this does not address the loose tissues of the neck itself, other procedures at Prèface Cosmetic can be effective as a non-surgical alternative. These procedures include collagen stimulation with Thermage and Fraxel re:pair CO2 skin resurfacing.
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