Rhytidectomy Utilizing Bidirectional Self-Retaining Sutures: The Bidirectional Lift and the Extended Bidirectional Lift

Authors

Joseph B. O'Connell, Dr O'Connell is a Senior Attending Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Aesthetic surgery journal

Abstract

This article outlines a new rhytidectomy technique, developed by the author, that utilizes bidirectional self-retaining (barbed) sutures for superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication and, in some instances, skin closures. Short-scar and traditional versions of the procedure are presented, and the history of purse-string SMAS plication and the advantages for using self-retaining sutures in this application are discussed.

First Page

633

Last Page

43

DOI

10.1093/asj/sju167

Publication Date

8-1-2015

Recommended Citation

O'Connell, Joseph B., "Rhytidectomy Utilizing Bidirectional Self-Retaining Sutures: The Bidirectional Lift and the Extended Bidirectional Lift" (2015). All Research. 292.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/all_research/292

Identifier

26229124 (pubmed); 10.1093/asj/sju167 (doi); sju167 (pii)