Umbrella hanger

As we age, tissues slide downward. Along with this situation, the contours of the face deteriorate. Eyebrows, cheeks, corners of the mouth, and jawlines descend, giving the face a tired, sad, or aged appearance. Part of the rejuvenation procedures involves lifting the structures of the face that have slid downward.

Among the procedures for lifting the face upward, suspension stitches once stood out for their simplicity. Scientific studies have shown that these threads, based on the principle of pulling with small hooks, have drawbacks such as skin irritation and the transition points being noticeable as dimples or depressions.

Instead of the hook principle, the umbrella suspension, which uses the tissue's healing potential and is compatible with the tissue, has brought a new approach to this issue. These suspenders, which have soft and transparent small umbrellas, become even softer upon contact with water in the tissues and become unnoticeable from the outside. The umbrella sections are completely absorbed in 8-10 months. Additionally, because they are placed in deep tissue, they are not noticeable from the outside. The body's healing mechanisms form collagen sheaths in a web-like pattern around the umbrellas, allowing lifting to be achieved with the help of these sheaths. The procedure is completed in approximately 1 hour. The result can be seen immediately after the procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia.

It is thought that compressing the tissues stimulates the tissue's rejuvenation potential.

It is referred to as the queen of suspension stitches by Spanish plastic surgeon Dr. Benito, one of the pioneers in this field.

It can be said that the umbrella suspension is a suitable face suspension method especially for cheek lifting, sagging around the mouth, and sagging under the chin. Although the duration of the method varies depending on the number of products used and the technique applied, it can last up to 4 years. The most important advantage of the method is that its tension can be adjusted without repeating the procedure as its effect diminishes. This is because even if the umbrella part dissolves, the collagen fiber sheath formed around the threads remains.

In addition to lifting the sagging parts of the face, the umbrella suspension also has advantages such as giving the face a fresh expression or fixing the swinging parts of the face. It is possible to increase the rejuvenation rate by using it together with endoscopic facial rejuvenation procedures.

The procedure should be performed by a trained aesthetic surgeon. Many factors such as the person's tissue thickness, type of sagging, and age determine the way, location, and number of umbrellas to be placed. The procedure is not applied the same to everyone like a template. The direction and number of umbrella placements vary according to need.

In facial rejuvenation, the umbrella suspension stands out as a simple, reliable, and fast method.

Advantages of umbrella suspension:

• Its reliability is scientifically proven with 20,000 applications worldwide.
• A material that is FDA approved and CE certified.
• When its effect diminishes, even though the umbrellas dissolve, the collagen structure around the center can be re-tightened, extending the effect duration without repeating the procedure.
• A quick procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia through a very small incision (e.g., through the hair).
• Quick return to social life after the procedure.

Disadvantages:

• Sometimes temporary swelling under the eyes in mid-face procedures
• Cannot be applied to very heavy cheeks
• Despite the low cost of the procedure, the material is more expensive than other suspension stitches