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Silhouette Suture lift, Skin Stitch, Aptos thread lift and Hollywood lift.
We are all getting older. The ravages of time, sun, wind and other elements all take their toll on the way we look. As our skin ages, it moves downward with gravity creating a drooping of the brows, cheeks, jowls, corners of the mouth, and neck.
Our medical team are led by Dr Bruce Fox. Dr Fox have been performing cosmetic surgery for over 25 years and during that time has been at the forefront of introducing innovative cosmetic surgery procedures to Australia. Dr Fox was initially trained by the international pioneers of the procedures that he performs. Plastic surgeons, other cosmetic surgeons and general practitioners all refer patients to him and his own patients also refer their friends and relatives. Dr Fox and the Aesthetica staff are committed to providing safe, effective and minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery techniques. The Aesthetica technique is not like a facelift as it does not involve cutting and removal of skin, and is not a substitute for a facelift.
The procedure is often useful for patients who have previously had a facelift, but have a few residual loose or droopy areas it can "tidy up" these areas.
The Thread lift procedure is also useful for younger patients who are not ready for face-lift surgery, or for those who do not want the scars which may result from surgery.
Aesthetica introduces the amazing new THERMAGE system for non surgical facelifts, skin tightening and contouring of the face neck, eyelids and body.
Consultations are now available, Thermage non surgical facelifts...the treatments are fast, painless and continue to improve your skin condition for years to come. The Thermage system and treatments featured recently on A Current Affair on Nine Network and Channel 9 News.
Our medical team Dr. Bruce Fox, Dr. Les Blackstock, Dr. Terri Labberton and Dr. Jane Shanahan are highly qualified, and look forward to consulting with you for Cosmetic surgery, non surgical face and brow lifts and other non surgical treatments. There is a complete Thermage page in this website.
Thermage® is an revolutionary new procedure now available in Australia at Aesthetica image centre. Thermage® provides the results of a facelift, without surgery. This non-invasive procedure uses ThermaCool™ technology to evenly heat the underlying layers of skin while protecting and cooling the outer layers. By heating the deeper tissues, Thermage® immediately begins to tighten the skin and increase collagen production.
The result is healthier, smoother, and younger looking skin. Thermage Treatment lasts between 30 and 90 minutes and requires no anesthetic; you could in fact have Thermage® completed on your lunch break. As the collagen in your skin increases, your skin will continue to tighten, allowing results of your treatment to appear gradually within two to six months. Results of Thermage® can last two or even 3 years, which is longer than most filler treatments.
The Aesthetica Thread Lift non surgical facelift technique
The Aesthetica technique is a minimally invasive procedure where stitches are placed under the skin to reposition droopy or loose areas of the face.
As no skin is cut away, there is no real surgery. The stitches are made of nylon material and are located permanently under the skin. After a few weeks, the body develops a tissue reaction around the stitches, which holds the skin in its new position.
The Aesthetica technique is a walk-in walk-out procedure that can turn the clock back 5 to 15 years, depending in your looks (anatomy), combined with the skill and experience of the surgeon and the outcome you hope to acheive.
How Aesthetica stitch suturing works?
The basic idea is simple. This low-weight high-resistance threads have a clever method of "anchoring" to the facial tissue as the surgeon lifts the sagging anatomical structures following the vectors (directions) appropriate to obtain the desired new look.
Once released internally, your facial features will remain perfectly "anchored" in their new position for years to come. The wonderful fact that the threads can be "touched up" in the upcoming years to maintain the natural and youthful appearance obtained, makes this invention invaluable.
Before the Aesthetica technique, the only resource available was the traditional face-lift with all its risks, trauma, suffering, prolonged downtime and high cost. Facial suturing is not like a facelift. It does not involve cutting or removing skin, and is not a substitute for a face-lift. It is often useful for patients who have previously had a facelift, but have a few residual loose or droopy areas. It can "tidy up" these areas.
The Aesthetica technique is also useful for younger patients who are not ready for facelift surgery, or those who do not want the risk of visible scars.
The stitches used in facial suturing last for years, but they may loosen with time, and the face may continue to droop with age.
The facial suturing procedure can be performed either under local anaesthesia or light sedation. A small puncture is made in the skin either behind the ear or in the hairline. A long needle with a suture is threaded directly under the skin until it reaches the area that is droopy.
The stitch is fixed in this position, and the needle returned to the original puncture. The stitch is then tied and buried under the skin. Several stitches are used to keep the skin in the correct position. You may look a little swollen after the procedure, especially on the outer cheeks. Bruising may occur in some people but not in most. Swelling in most people is mild and usually lasts about 10 days.
During facial suturing procedure there should be no pain as local anaesthesia is used. After the procedure there is often some pain behind the ears, so painkillers should be used. This usually settles after 24 hours.
Because only small punctures are made in the skin, and there is no skin removed, there is usually no scarring.
The stitches reposition the skin, so there may be a slight pucker in front of the ear initially. This usually settles by itself. If it does not settle then collagen induction therapy may be used to tighten the skin.
The stitches may initially feel too tight, but they will loosen to some extent after a few weeks. If they remain tight, the stitches may be removed and replaced with looser stitches.
If the stitches are too loose, further stitches can be placed in the area that is tighter. If you don't like the look, the sutures can be removed altogether or replaced with other stitches. This best done within the first 4 weeks after the procedure before the stitches become fixed in the skin by the tissue reaction.
Is the Aesthetica non surgical facelift suitable for everybody?
They will unfortunately not work for everybody. Your suitability for the Aesthetic non surical facelift will be assesed during a medical consultation with your Cosmetic Surgeon experienced in this new technology.
This information provides a broad overview of the Aesthetica non surgical facelift procedure. Our doctors and practice manager will provide you with a proposal specifically tailored to suit you. Every case and patient have their own individual requirements, at Aesthetica we listen to your needs and endeavour to understand your concerns through our indepth evaluation process.
We look forward to helping create the "new you" with a treatment plan that will "refresh, rejuvenate and help you slow down the visible signs of ageing."
If you require further information, pricing, or a no obligation consultation, please contact our practice manager Julie Dean via the email address link below. We look forward to further communication.
Aesthetica Melbourne
55 Claremont Street South Yarra 3141 Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Freecall 1800 062 181 Phone 03 9829 7777 Facsimile 03 99829 7766
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Aesthetica Sydney - Enhance Clinic
793 George Street Sydney NSW Australia.
Phone 1300 699 433 Facsimile 02 9212 2201
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