17 Oct The Lower Midface, Jowls & Ribbon Lifts
About Ribbon Lifts
Have you heard about ribbon lifts? They’re a surgical procedure that utilises ribbon-like devices to lift and contour the lower face. The procedure involves placing these Endotine devices beneath the skin or muscles to gently lift and reposition facial tissues.
The devices are designed to dissolve over time. As your body heals, the deeper tissues adapt to their new position, promoting natural collagen production. This process helps boost your skin’s collagen, which leads to lasting results.
How Ribbon Lift Surgery Works
The Endotine ribbon device is a thin, flexible strip made from a plant-based, bio-absorbable material. It’s designed to help keep keep the neck and jowl profile in a lifted position.
So, how does it work? During the procedure, these ribbons are carefully placed beneath the muscles of your lower face and jowls. They attach to the tissues around the bones either behind or in front of the ear, just above the hairline.
Once the tissues settle into their new positions, the ribbon gradually dissolves and is absorbed by the body. This process not only keeps everything in the new lifted position, but also stimulates collagen production, which enhances a tightening effect over time.
Ribbon lifts are particularly effective in the following areas:
– Lower Mid-face and Jowls
– Jawline and Neck
Ribbon Lift for Lower Mid-face and Jowls
The mid-face is the area between your lower eyelids and mouth. As we age, factors like gravity, muscle movement, lifestyle choices and genetics can cause changes in this region. This often causes cheeks to sink or flatten and the lower eyelids become puffy or hollow. Circles can begin to appear under the eyes, and the lines between the nose and the corner of the mouth tend to deepen. This sagging in the lower mid-face can lead to jowling, where the skin falls below the jawline.
This is where ribbon lifts come into play! This innovative procedure targets these concerns, helping to restore a more youthful and lifted appearance to the lower mid-face and jowls.
Ribbon Lift for Jaw and Neckline
As we age, the area around the jawline and neck can start to show signs of looseness and fat deposition, largely due to a loss of collagen. As collagen levels decrease, the skin around the jawline and neckline can lose skin elasticity and firmness. At Prèface Cosmetic, we see many patients seeking procedures to address these concerns, with the most popular requests being double chin reduction and lifting sagging skin in the jaw area.
Adjunctive Procedures for Ribbon Lifts:
There are several surgical and non-surgical procedures that can be combined with a ribbon lift, depending on a patient’s concerns and desired outcomes.
The best way to determine whether an Endotine Ribbon Lift is right for you is through a consultation with Dr Hollenbach. Contact our friendly staff to book an appointment.