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INFINIskin is an innovation in radio frequency (RF) technology to address sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, and imperfections of skin texture. People who want to avoid invasive plastic surgery procedures can choose this high intensity RF technique that produces significant improvement in the skin condition in a sustainable, natural looking manner.
INFINIskin delivers thermal energy in the deeper dermis layers, causing stimulation of collagen fibers for firming up of the skin and volume support. Board certified plastic surgeons at MBody provide this procedure to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and surrounding communities.

How does it Work?

INFINIskin procedure involves the use of gold-plated microneedles combined fractional RF energy penetration. The technique differentiates itself from typical RF platforms by promoting skin tightening from inside out rather than the other way round. Its unique flow needle technology delivers RF energy precisely where it is intended – in the dermis.
Collagen, which is the skin’s supporting structure, is present in the dermis. Therefore, as RF heat energy reaches the dermis, it promotes new collagen growth and tissue tightening at precise, pre-determined depths in the skin. This results in substantive improvement in scars, wrinkles and skin laxity in a nearly painless manner and minimal downtime.

Unique RF Technology

RF devices are typically monopolar or bipolar. But INFINI is a multi-polar device, which means it has multiple paired needle electrodes along with a polar device. Traditional RF skin resurfacing technologies are classified as ablative, sublative and non ablative, depending on how aggressive the technique is. INFINI is in a category of its own because it delivers multi-dimensional energy in various layers of the dermis.
INFINI is also a fractionated device, which delivers heat energy is several discrete zones rather than a single large treatment stamp. Fractionated approach allows for faster healing after the treatment.

Micro Needling

Traditional micro needling devices are not combined with RF or light energy, and make use of a stamp or roller. But the INFINI hand piece contains 49 microscopic needles that are deployed through the surface of the skin. These tips conduct RF energy into the targeted areas at pre-determined depths, producing more effective outcomes than traditional micro needling techniques.
Experienced plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas for INFINIskin non-surgical procedure.

Cosmetic Benefits

INFINIskin is commonly used to treat skin laxity and wrinkles in order to achieve tighter, smoother and more youthful looking skin. It re-volumizes depleted tissue areas, enhances skin texture, and creates tissue tightening. The procedure is effectively used for scar remodeling because acne scars and even traumatic scars can respond well to a series of INFINI treatments.
The procedure is commonly used in the face to improve wrinkles, scars, and skin texture. Aging signs and roughness of skin in the neck area as well as vertical wrinkles in the décolletage are also treated with INFINI.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Fairfax, Loudoun County, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Fredricksburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, Maryland Richmond, VA and surrounding communities.

Several less invasive techniques are now available to perform liposuction plastic surgery, which include tumescent liposuction and laser lipo. But liposuction is still viewed as a major procedure that will involve proper advance preparation in order to achieve safe and predictable results.
Patients who are thoroughly prepared for the surgery will usually be more confident and will be able to go through the surgery and recovery with minimal risk of complications. Board certified plastic surgeons at MBody provide liposuction to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and other cities in this part of the state.

Learn more about our LITTLE liposuction technique:

Guidelines for Preparation

A few basic guidelines for preparation can help the patient to have a smooth and efficient procedure and recovery:

Arrange for medical records from the doctor, specialist and hospitals to be sent to the surgeon’s office for review.
Note down a list of all the prescription and non-prescription drugs, including supplements, vitamins and herbal medications, which the patient may be currently taking.
If the surgeon recommends an altered schedule for certain medications, have the surgeon talk to the physician.
Refrain from smoking for a certain time period as specified by the surgeon before the procedure.
Complete any urgent or major household or office assignments prior to the plastic surgery in order to have a stress-free procedure and recovery.
If required, arrange for a family member, friend or a professional caregiver to assist during the first two to three days following liposuction surgery.
Arrange for someone to drive the patient back home after the procedure.

If the patient is committed to following the surgeon’s instructions for preparation and recovery, it will mitigate their risk and expedite the recovery.

Common Instructions

Some surgeons will provide a printed set of common instructions to the patient as a part of liposuction preparation process. These may include:

Stop using blood thinners, NSAIDs and any such other medications for about two weeks before liposuction.
Avoid the use of vitamin C, vitamin E, herbal supplements and dietary pills for three to four weeks prior to the surgery.
Do not drink alcohol for at least 48 hours before the procedure.
Do not eat or drink anything for eight hours before the scheduled time of surgery.
Rest sufficiently and sleep well on the night before the surgery.
Do not wear makeup, nail paint, contact lenses, jewelry, or body piercings to the surgery center.
Wear comfortable, loose fitting and front opening clothes on the day of the procedure.
Diabetics should have their key parameters checked on the morning of the surgery.

Some amount of pre-surgery stress is normal, and the surgeon may prescribe a mild sleep medication to be taken the night before the surgery. Experienced plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas for liposuction surgery and various other procedures.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Consultation is the starting point in a successful liposuction plastic surgery procedure, which will pave the way for other key steps in the surgical process.
The patient will have an opportunity familiarize themselves with the surgeon and gain useful insights about the procedure as well as the surgeon’s practice. The surgeon will also utilize the consultation to learn about the patient’s personal cosmetic goals and aspirations to create a customized liposuction plan.
Board certified plastic surgeons at MBody provide liposuction and other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the body, face and breast. A dedicated surgeon will invest time in the pre-operative consultation to determine the patient’s fitness for liposuction, provide instructions, and address their doubts and concerns.
MBody provides liposuction to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and other neighborhoods in this part of the country.

Health Assessment

A general health exam will be performed during the initial consultation to determine whether the patient is fit enough for surgery and anesthesia. The surgeon will review the patient’s medical records, examine their current health status, check their body weight and measurements, and assess the specific areas in the body where fat deposits need to be reduced.
In some cases, the surgeon may order a few medical tests prior to the procedure. The patient’s skin quality and the amount of skin laxity in the targeted areas will also be reviewed. Additional skin tightening treatments may be recommended in a few cases where skin elasticity is poor.

Sharing Information

The patient will be required to share relevant information pertaining to their current health as well as certain lifestyle habits such as smoking and drinking. They will be asked to provide a list of various prescription and non-prescription medications, including supplements, which they may be currently taking.
The schedule of some of the medications may be changed or the drugs may be temporarily discontinued in consultation with the physician in order to ensure a safe liposuction plastic surgery procedure.

Developing Expectations

During the consultation, the surgeon will make an effort to ensure that the patient clearly understands the potential benefits and risks as well as the limitations of liposuction, and makes a well-informed choice. The surgeon may present liposuction before and after photos during the consultation to let the patient know exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the surgery.
Testimonials of past patients may also be shared with the patient to help them understand the procedure and results from the perspective of actual patients. Dedicated plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas for liposuction.

Questions and Answers

During the consultation, the patient will have an opportunity to ask questions and clear all their concerns about liposuction surgery as well as the surgeon’s practice. The surgeon will answer all questions in an accurate, detailed manner. At this point, the patient should also ask about the costs and financing aspects of liposuction surgery.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Signs of aging and other imperfections typically appear in the skin as a person ages. Although plastic surgery procedures are available for skin rejuvenation, but many people may want to avoid invasive surgery and choose non-surgical options such as laser skin resurfacing.
Board certified plastic surgeons at MBody offer Fraxel and eMatrix as advanced laser skin resurfacing techniques to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and other cities across the landscape.

Fraxel Laser

Fraxel laser skin resurfacing treatments are an effective way to counter visible signs of aging, and restore a more youthful looking skin. Almost a million Fraxel treatments have been performed over the last decade. Both women and men of all skin types and ethnicities can benefit from this procedure.
The specialized Fraxel laser focuses pulsating light beams over the targeted areas to eliminate the damaged or dead skin cells one layer at a time. The thermal energy penetrates into the deeper layers, triggering the production of fresh collagen. This enables for re-volumizing of the skin from within in a natural and more sustainable way.

Fraxel laser is designed to address the following common skin concerns:

Scars arising from acne, injury or previous surgeries
Darkened skin or hyperpigmentation
Wrinkles and fine lines
Sun-damaged or aging skin
Age spots, liver spots and other skin imperfections
Enlarged pores or acne prone skin
Actinic keratosis

The advantage with Fraxel laser is that it only targets about 15 percent of the skin’s surface while penetrating into the dermis. This fractional technique ensures that the surrounding healthy tissue remains unharmed, and the overall healing can occur quickly. A single Fraxel laser treatment will last for about 15 to 45 minutes, and will not involve any post-treatment downtime.

eMatrix

eMatrix laser skin resurfacing is a cutting edge procedure to mitigate the conspicuous signs of aging. The procedure will gently resurface the skin over four to five treatment sessions. It is designed to tighten sagging skin and provide it a subtle lift, enhance skin tone and texture, and improve imperfections such as acne scars, abdominal stretch marks, and mild to moderate wrinkles. It also minimizing enlarged pores and provides a glow to the skin.
The key benefit of eMatrix is that it provides results that are similar to those of more aggressive laser treatments, while avoiding the extended downtime and discomfort associated with more aggressive or ablative procedures. Experienced plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas.
eMatrix sublative skin rejuvenation is based on radio frequency (RF) energy. RF energy generates thermal heat in the deeper skin layers in the affected areas without causing disruption in the skin’s surface. This will help to stimulate the fresh production of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin to strengthen the tissue from within. The procedure involves minimal downtime of about 48 hours, and mild roughness in the skin will remain for three to five days.
For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

NovaThreads is a safe, proven and effective instant facelift procedure that can help rejuvenate the face without any need for plastic surgery. During the initial consultation, the treatment provider will explain about various aspects of NovaThreads technique and answer the patient’s questions to clarify all their doubts and concerns.
The provider may also present NovaThreads non-invasive facelift before and after images at this time. Board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin provide NovaThreads procedure to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations.

What are NovaThreads Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of NovaThreads non-invasive facelift refer to a pair or group of pictures pertaining to an earlier patient who has received the same procedure with a satisfactory outcome. The pictures include images taken prior to the procedure and after the procedure at a stage when full effects of the treatment have been established.
The treatment provider will take care to ensure that the pictures are obtained with the proper consent of the patient and presented before new patients in an appropriate way. The patient’s identity may be kept confidential as required. The only goal of the provider in this exercise is to educate new patients about the potential effectiveness of NovaThreads and help them make the right decision.
Now some of these images, as mentioned later on below, can be found on the website. This means the pictures are in digital format which means greater clarity and means you can see them anywhere without anyone knowing. You can look at website pictures at work, in your car, or in your home according to your schedule. You can compare these results with your face to obtain a clear understanding on what NovaThreads is about.
Now this means patients can have a more sensational understanding on what they are signing up for. The power of digital technology is evident and has been proven a myriad times in all sorts of industries. The plastic surgery industry is certainly one of them much too so many patients’ delight.

Benefits

When a new patient is considering an innovative procedure such as NovaThreads, which does not involve plastic surgery, they will naturally have concerns about the effectiveness of the procedure and whether it will meet their personal aesthetic needs. Some patients may require only limited correction, while some others may need significant improvement in the jaw, neck and other areas of the lower face.
In some cases, the provider may recommend NovaThreads procedure in combination with another procedure. The patient will be in a better position to make the right choices when they have access to NovaThreads before and after photos. Judicious plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for NovaThreads procedure.

Having Reasonable Expectations

The best satisfaction levels in any cosmetic procedure can be achieved when the patient has a positive outlook, clear aesthetic priorities and reasonable expectations. Therefore, experienced providers usually prefer to present NovaThreads before and after photos at the very first appointment. They will encourage the patient to review as many photos as possible in order to form a clear understanding of what the procedure can or cannot do for them.
This simple effort ensures that the risk of any disappointment occurring at a later stage is mitigated. Patients are able to appreciate the final results in a better way. They should know that the results are not comparable with an invasive surgery, and should be happy to achieve more sustainable and subtle looking outcomes.
Treatment providers have an option to give free access to the photos to everyone by presenting them on their practice website.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

NovaThreads Instant Facelift and Skin Tightening is a unique non-surgical procedure to mitigate the aging effects from the face and neck and restore a more youthful look. At the time of initial consultation, the treatment provider will discuss its pros and cons against facial plastic surgery and also inform about its estimated costs.
The first concern of a responsible provider will be to educate the patient about NovaThreads and help the patient make a well-considered choice. Patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive NovaThreads procedure from board certified plastic surgeons at MBody.

Cost Comparison

In comparison to various other surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, NovaThreads procedure may prove to be more affordable. For instance, facelift or neck lift plastic surgery procedures will involve the costs of anesthesia, surgical facility expenses, and pre- and post-operative costs. The downtime involved in such surgeries may also have cost implications for a working individual.
NovaThreads instant facelift and skin tightening procedure almost entirely avoids these cost elements. Therefore, the costs will be much more affordable than a surgery. Even when compared to some other advanced facial rejuvenation techniques such as laser resurfacing, ultrasound or RF based procedures, NovaThreads could prove to be a more cost-effective solution.

Cost Factors

The location of the practice where NovaThreads procedure is performed will make a difference to the overall costs. A practice located in a large metropolitan area or a prime urban center will typically have higher costs because of the higher costs of living as compared to a practice operating in a small town in an interior region.
The quality standards and best practices followed at a particular office, the personalized care and attention of the support staff, the kind of facilities, services and equipment at the office, and whether the office is led by experienced plastic surgeons or other highly qualified medical professionals are some of the elements that will impact the costs.

Extent of Treatment

Some patients may only require a limited degree of correction, or may need treatment only for a specific aspect such as jaw contouring, while some others may need more pervasive treatment in the lower part of the face and the neck area. The amount of skin laxity will also vary in each case, which will be factored while making the treatment plan.
Some patients may need NovaThreads instant facelift in conjunction with other procedures such as dermal filler injections or Botox. A special rebate may be available at a practice for patients who combine additional treatments with NovaThreads procedure. The overall cost will be determined case by case after assessing all these aspects.

Payment

Major treatment providers will usually accept payments by cash, check or credit cards. Patients may also consider financing options if they want to pay in installments. MBody receives patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for NovaThreads procedure.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Loose or sagging skin in the neck can make a person appear older. Although neck lift plastic surgery procedure can effectively correct this condition, but many people want only a subtle neck enhancement without involving surgery. In such cases, a unique non-surgical procedure called NovaThreads may be successfully used to create a firmer and lifted neck appearance.
NovaThreads procedure is uncontested for non-surgical neck lift. The procedure involves no significant discomfort or downtime, and creates natural looking results. It may be ideally suited for working people, busy moms, and anyone else who wants to avoid the typical risks and complications associated with a neck lift surgical procedure.
MBody, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin, provides NovaThreads for neck lift to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations.

Absorbable Non-Scar Material

NovaThreads are hypodermic needles preloaded with a PDO absorbable suture. PDO refers to a synthetic absorbable surgical suture composed of polydioxanone. These sutures are commonly used in advanced surgical procedures such as open heart surgery.
In the medical industry, these sutures are recognized as one of the safest materials to be implanted in the body. The skin will fully absorb these sutures within four to six months. As a result, the patient will not be left with any scar tissue.

Neck Lift with NovaThreads

Although it is possible to insert NovaThreads nearly anywhere in the body for skin tightening, the one area where these are particularly effective is the neck. Neck and the lower third part of the face are areas that are challenging to treat effectively with dermal filler injections or with Botox.
These typical anti-aging techniques are more suited for the upper two-third of the face. That makes NovaThreads a treatment of choice for neck lift for people who want to avoid plastic surgery. NovaThread needles are simply inserted as a whole needle in the interstitial tissue at subdermal level in the neck, parallel to the surface of the skin.
Once inserted, the needle is pulled out, leaving the PDO thread under the skin. As the PDO suture takes about four to six months to get fully absorbed in the body, it triggers the skin’s natural healing mechanism, promotes new production of collagen fibers, and enables the neck tissue to achieve a subtle tightening and lift gradually over this period of time.

Techniques

NovaThread procedure for neck lift can be performed using the NovaMesh technique or NovaLyft technique. NovaMesh technique will tighten the neck skin naturally from within, and the results will appear naturally, without any drastic change. NovaLyft, on the other hand, will produce more dramatic and immediate outcomes with instant skin repositioning.
New collagen fibers will be produced in both these techniques for more sustainable results. Astute and sharp plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for NovaThreads procedure.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

CoolSculpting

A variety of non-invasive and minimally fat reduction options are available today for people who wish to get rid of stubborn fat pockets in specific areas of the body without plastic surgery. CoolSculpting ranks among the most sought-after treatment options. This unique, FDA cleared procedure is totally non-invasive and yet creates significant fat reduction outcomes.

CoolSculpting involves an innovative cooling process to freeze the fat off and eliminate it from the body without the need of any incisions, injections or medications. Board certified plastic surgeons at MBody provide CoolSculpting to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and surrounding locations.

Procedure

A single treatment session can be completed in about 35 to 40 minutes with the latest CoolSculpting or CoolMini applicators.
The patient will simply relax comfortably in treatment room while the provider gently uses the applicator to target unwanted fat cells selectively and cause them to freeze and eventually disintegrate. The disintegrated fat cells will be gradually absorbed by the body, revealing a slimmer, contoured figure.

Results

Following the CoolSculpting treatment, the frozen cells will take a few weeks to get removed from the body. While improvement in contours will be noticed just after the first treatment session, progressive fat reduction will occur over a series of three to six treatments, depending on the patient’s needs.
Most patients will achieve an overall fat reduction of about 20 percent with CoolSculpting. Most conspicuous results will establish in about three to four months after CoolSculpting. The total number of treatment sessions, the number of treated areas and the extent of procedure will depend on the patient’s body type, health condition, and personal cosmetic goals.

Permanent Fat Elimination

The path-breaking cooling technique involved in CoolSculpting was developed by Harvard scientists. Fat cells quickly respond to cold temperatures, and can be selectively targeted with the CoolSculpting device. The treatment causes the fat cells to freeze and eventually die. The dead fat cells are then permanently re-absorbed by the body.
As a result, CoolSculpting leads to permanent elimination of treated fat cells. The fat cells once removed will not return. But patients should know that CoolSculpting is not a replacement for diet and exercise. A good fitness regimen is vital to the maintenance of a well-contoured body.
Experienced plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas for CoolSculpting.

Patient Education

To learn more about CoolSculpting, patients should review the testimonials and feedback of past patients who have undergone the same procedure. Major online forums on aesthetic procedures, social networks and websites should also be explored to improve understanding about CoolSculpting.
Patients should form realistic expectations and should know that CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure, but a fat reduction technique designed to enhance contours. They may also request the surgeon to provide CoolSculpting before and after images for review.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Many women and men are worried about the appearance of aging signs on the face, but are reluctant to choose facelift plastic surgery because of the costs, downtime, and risks involved in it. Such people may consider a thread facelift, which offers a minimally invasive alternative to achieve facial rejuvenation and enhance their youthful appearance.
MBody is a state of the art practice led by board certified plastic surgeons providing innovative and proven procedures such as thread lift. Patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive thread facelift at MBody.

Advantages

A thread facelift can mitigate the sagging appearance of the skin around the jaw line, neck and cheeks in a less invasive manner. The procedure involves minimal risk of complications and can be performed much faster than a traditional facelift plastic surgery. The surgeon will make use of special threads to discreetly hold together repositioned skin and facial tissue in a lifted position.
Any signs of surgery are further minimized because of the use of clear threads in a contour thread facelift. In addition to its advantages such as greater comfort and minimal risk, a thread facelift also delivers significantly noticeable results in a shorter period than more invasive surgeries. The costs are also more affordable compared to a conventional facelift.

Suitable Candidates

A thread facelift is typically well-suited for people in the age group of 30 to 60, who still have a reasonable degree of skin elasticity in the face. The candidate may be bothered by the onset of facial sagging and appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, but they do not suffer from excessively loose skin or significantly drooping facial areas that may require a more invasive correction.
Many people want to delay the onset of aging or just need a subtle enhancement or a maintenance procedure for the face. These candidates can benefit more from a thread facelift. If an individual wants to avoid post-surgical facial scars and other common risks and complications associated with a surgery, they may also be ideally suited for a thread facelift.

Procedure

A thread facelift can be performed as an outpatient procedure in about one to two hours, and will usually not require anesthesia. The plastic surgeon will insert thin threads into the affected areas of the face through tiny incisions. Once the threads get attached to the skin tissue, they will be gently pulled back to provide a lift to the face and smooth out the skin.
Sagging effects will be reduced almost immediately and the treated parts of the face will reveal a lifted appearance. During the entire procedure, the patient will usually be full conscious. This will enable them to review and approve the renewed facial appearance even as the surgeon works.
The surgeon will conceal the thread knots within the skin. Any potential scarring will be virtually invisible from outside. Experienced plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and nearby areas for a thread facelift.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

Traditional facelift plastic surgery is a significantly invasive procedure that may not be acceptable to every patient seeking advanced facial rejuvenation. For such people, a thread facelift offers a safer and more convenient alternative to mitigate the appearance of facial aging lines and restore a youthful looking face.
MBody, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton Sundin and Dr. Reps Sundin, provides thread facelift to patients in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and surrounding communities.

Overview

Designed to be a less invasive form of facelift, a thread facelift can reduce sagging around the jaw line, cheeks, and neck more swiftly and involving reduced risk that the traditional facelift plastic surgery approach. The procedure involves the use of special threads that will discreetly hold repositioned skin and facial tissue in a lifted place after the surgery.
A contour thread facelift may involve the use of clear threads that will further minimize any signs of surgery. Apart from the benefits such as reduced risks and increased comfort, thread facelift also provides noticeable results much faster than more intensive procedures. The costs are more affordable compared to traditional surgery options.

Candidacy

Fantastic candidates for a thread facelift are usually people in the age group of 30 to 60, who have a relatively good skin tone. While they would experience the onset of sagging in their face and neck, they do not suffer from severely drooping facial areas or excessive loose skin that might require a more invasive facelift.
Patients who have relatively minimal facial signs of aging, and those who require very subtle enhancement or maintenance procedures, may benefit more a thread lift. The procedure is also recommended for people who want to avoid facial scarring and other potential risks and complications that may sometimes occur after more invasive surgeries.

Procedure

The thread facelift procedure can be performed in just one to two hours, and will usually not necessitate the use of anesthesia. The plastic surgeon will insert thin threads into the targeted areas of the face through very small incisions. The threads are designed to attached to the skin tissue and then pulled back to gently smooth and lift the face.
The treated areas will be slightly raised almost immediately, mitigating sagging effects and providing a rejuvenated facial appearance. The patient will usually remain fully conscious during a thread facelift procedure. This allows them to review and approve the look of their thread lift even as the surgeon works.
Once the threads are knotted, they will be concealed with the skin. Any scarring that occurs will be virtually invisible. Experienced plastic surgeons at MBody receive patients from Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Vienna, McLean, Loudoun, Ashburn, Tysons Corner, Reston, Arlington, Chevy Chase, Richmond, Fredricksburg, and nearby areas for thread facelift.

Benefits

The procedure involves minimal downtime, discomfort or risk, making it ideal for busy moms and working people who usually seek simpler procedures. The results are more subtle and natural looking, and will last for a fairly long period of time.
For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Board Certified Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. Reps Sundin and Dr. Burton Sundin please visit

www.drsundin.com
www.m-body.com

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