How the Innovative Hemostatic Net Improves Face Lift Recovery in Knoxville
Like any type of surgery, the ever-popular face lift requires recovery time afterward. The amount of recovery and the level of activity allowed can depend on your unique health factors. But in general, rest after surgery is required to help you get the best results and, even more importantly, to protect your health by lowering the risk of complications.
The Hemostatic Net, the latest innovation in face lift surgery, is improving patient recovery times and lowering the risk of complications — meaning patients can get back to regular life sooner and with fewer worries during recovery.
What is the Hemostatic Net?
In recent years, the Hemostatic Net is a new suturing technique in which a surgeon inserts many small “quilting” stitches near the surgical site (in addition to the more typical sutures that close the face lift incisions). These net sutures can be removed 2-3 days after surgery, although the other sutures typically remain for approximately 7-10 days longer.
How Does the Hemostatic Net Help?
While the risk is still quite low, the most common complication after a face lift is the development of a hematoma, or a collection of blood under the skin. Recent evidence, however, suggests that the use of a Hemostatic Net during a face lift significantly lowers the risk of hematomas by reducing the space between the top layers of skin and the tissue below.
What it means for you: In short, less bruising and less swelling after your face lift! While every patient is unique, this new technique tends to speed up healing and reduce post-op complications — making your recovery easier and giving you greater peace of mind.
Looking for more details about face lift recovery? We explain the stages of recovery and what to expect in this blog.
Innovative Plastic Surgery, Right Here in Knoxville
As one of East Tennessee’s most respected plastic surgeons, Dr. Jay Lucas makes it a priority to stay on the cutting edge of his field, mastering the latest evidence-based techniques (like the Hemostatic Net) and using advanced technology in his practice (check out our VECTRA 3D Imaging for select procedures).
His enduring commitment to excellence and continuing education is all in service of giving East Tennessee patients the best care and the best results, close to home — which Dr. Lucas and The Lucas Center team have been delivering now for 20 years and counting!
Ready to Learn More?
If you’ve been considering a face lift, perhaps even researching photos, videos, or articles like this, now is a great time to discuss it directly with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Lucas at The Lucas Center to learn more about the procedure, including new recovery-enhancing techniques like the Hemostatic Net. Come with questions, and leave with answers that help you determine what’s best for you!
