[Evaluation of the result of 50 face-lifts with monobloc suspension].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy, while performing a face-lift, of a monobloc suspension, by a wide loop of Prolene 2/0, of the deep tissues of the face and the neck.


METHODS
Fifty patients have been operated, 48 women and two men, mostly thin patients and often, it was a secondary face-lift. In favorable cases, a limited undermining has been performed followed by a strong pull on the deep layers by the loop of 2/0 Prolene.


RESULTS
An acceptable social appearance at eight days post operatory has been obtained in over 50% of the cases. A slight recurrence of ptosis is observed between 1 and 6 months, but at 1 year, the results were very satisfactory for 36 patients out of 50.


CONCLUSIONS
This simple and fast technique is mostly suitable for moderate ptosis in thin patients and especially for secondary face-lifts.
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