"Soft Lift" (Curl Lift)

As the years go by, the forces of gravity work on the muscular and subcutaneous tissues of the face to displace them downwards. While the classic face lift has always been an option for patients, we now find ourselves in the era of "Soft Beautification". "Soft Beautification" refers to cosmetic rejuvenation without the risk or downtime of the knife and anesthesia. Dr. Wasserman traveled to Europe to learn the "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) first hand from Drs. Pierre Fornier and Giorgio Fischer. These two physicians, who are credited with being the fathers of modern day liposculpture, have now turned their attention to the "Soft Beautification" revolution.

The "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) is a minimally invasive face-lifting procedure that involves the placement of special nylon threads in a loop fashion and then pulling them upwards. The threads are placed with a needle through a small incision in the hairline and then tensioned according to the degree of suspension required. Threads can easily be removed, added or changed. The entire procedure is performed under local anesthesia, with most patients able to return to work in 24 hours.

Shown left to right: Dr. Giorgio Fischer, Dr. Scott Wasserman and Dr. Pierre Fornier in Rome

The "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) has been used for over 30 years as a cosmetic procedure. First described in 1970 by Frenchman Rene Guillemain it was initially called the "Curl Lift". Dr. Pierre Fornier still refers to this procedure as the "Curl Lift", while others use such names as the "Invisible Lift", "Suture Suspension", "Thread Lift" and the "Soft Lift". While somewhat similar in principle to the FeatherLift, the "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) is a more predictable procedure whose results, while still subtle, are more noticeable.

The best candidates for the "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) are young to middle age patients who are looking to lift their brows, or cheeks, or diminish jowl formation. The "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) will soften nasolabial folds, as well as marionette lines. Those patients who have already experienced a face lift may benefit from the "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift) to restore the waning results.

Complications and side effects are mild and few due to the limited invasiveness of the procedure. Dimples around the lower curl may be observed, but these are easily fixed. Sometimes the skin above the suspension bunches up. This almost always disappears in 1-3 weeks. Possible asymmetry results can also occur, but are easily correctable.
Dr. Wasserman is the first physician in Arizona to be performing the "Soft Lift" (Curl Lift). He frequently does so in combination with other soft beautification procedures, such as FAMI (Facial Autograft Muscle Injections) and Laser procedures.

For further information on this procedure please feel free to contact us.