Ribbon Lift
The Ribbon Lift is a revolutionary new procedure to eliminate sagging skin from the face. It has rapidly become popular, largely due to the fact that it is a minimally invasive procedure that simply requires a small cut to be made near the patient's earlobe, so that a thread of absorbable ribbon can be implanted (images below). This ribbon holds the muscle back, and allows the surgeon to tighten loose skin on the neck and face.
The Ribbon Lift procedure is also being widely hailed because of the recovery time. The bioabsorabable ribbon (which has hooks) typically dissolves within two to three months, but the patient's recovery time is usually no more than a week. The side effects such as bruising are usually minimal, and the Ribbon Lift's results will last anywhere from three to five years.
Ribbon Lift Cost
The cost of this procedure will vary from country to country, doctor to doctor, but current (2010) Ribbon Lift costs are in the region of £4000 / US$5000.
Celebrities Doing Ribbon Lifts
The simplicity of the procedure, and the fast recovery time, has already made the Ribbon Lift procedure a popular one among Hollywood's stars and other celebrities. Pop super star Madonna and top actress Angelina Jolie are among the celebrities rumored to be enjoying the benefits of the Ribbon Lift procedure.