Evaluation of the result of 50 face-lifts with monobloc suspension

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