If you’re starting to see fine lines, wrinkles and patches of sagging skin developing around the face and neck area, facelift surgery may not be your only option. A nonsurgical facelift known as the Ponte Lift is making waves in the anti aging industry, and is proving to be an effective alternative to going under the knife. It’s an innovative technique that can be used on the face, neck and other parts of the body to reverse the signs of aging and create more youthful look. Here’s a close look at how the Ponte Lift works, and its key benefits:
How the Ponte Lift Works
The Ponte Lift is performed in either a medical spa or cosmetic surgery center setting. The procedure involves placing a small suture under the skin using a tiny needle; the skin naturally causes tension around this suture, creating a more ‘lifted’ appearance and giving you a natural, more youthful look. The procedure is performed under local anesthetic, and is performed relatively quickly.
The Ponte Lift can be used not only on the face, but also on the neck, breasts or the thighs. The final result of this lift is a tightened, more toned appearance. It’s also an innovative technique that promises minimal downtime and little risk of excessive bruising. It also does not stretch out the skin like the conventional facelift, so your skin will appear firmer and more resilient without looking artificial.
Key Benefits of the Ponte Lift
The Ponte Lift offers several benefits for those who are experiencing the effects of the aging process. Key benefits of the Ponte Lift include:
- No physical recovery time required
- Costs less than standard facelift surgery
- No visible scars or excessive incisions needed
- The sutures can be removed and replaced easily
- Natural-looking results
- Can be performed within a few hours
- Completely reversible if you change your mind after the surgery
- Reduced risk of complications
The only major risk involved with the Ponte Lift include infection from broken skin; however, this risk is still considerably lower than traditional surgical techniques, making the lift relatively safe and effective for all skin types.
Another significant benefit of this procedure is that it can be combined with other treatments such as Thermage skin tightening treatments, Botox, Fotofacials or chemical peels and
microdermabrasion after the healing process is over. After the skin has been lifted and tightened, the plastic or cosmetic surgeon can enhance the results by sculpting and toning the skin further using injectable fillers or light therapy.
Chemical peels and microdermabrasion are resurfacing treatments that can promote collagen production and further tighten the skin to create a more youthful look.
Thermage skin tightening treatments can be used as a maintenance procedure to further tone and tighten the skin and maintain a healthy appearance.
Learn more about the Ponte Lift and facial rejuvenation procedures by contacting an
anti-aging specialist in your area, or review our skin rejuvenation information guide to learn about the latest anti-aging treatments.
Published: 06/05/2009, Last Updated: 06/05/2009
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