Cosmetic Surgery

Before stitch lift only

After stitch lift only by Dr Seit

This method of suture based face lifting was invented by South African plastic surgeon, Dr Des Fenandas. It uses a normal prolene or nylon stitch to anchor the skin along a droopy area and a loop of suture is used fix it to a neighbouring cartilage or the periostium. It has the advantage of no skin removal and can be performed in the clinic setting under local anaesthetics and may take 1-2 hours depending on the number of threads inserted.

The procedure is simple, painless and quick with little swelling or bruising post-operatively. However, this procedure is best indicated for patients with mild droop and little redundant skin. This procedure gives a modest yet natural correction unlike a wind-blown appearence of a full face lift that some patients may get.

Side effects are similar to that of SafFe lift procedure.

Having a facelift doesn't stop the clock. Your face will continue to age with time, and you may want to repeat the procedure one or more times-perhaps five or ten years down the line. But in another sense, the effects of even one facelift are lasting; years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a facelift at all.