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Tumescent liposuction has revolutionized the surgeon’s ability to remove unwanted fat in a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. Requiring only local anesthetic, in some cases with the addition of oral or intramuscular analgesia, tumescent liposuction is a superb option for many women who are interested in breast reduction.1–3

Several technique elements can be implemented by the surgeon to improve results and potentially improve longevity and predictability of contour thread (Surgical Specialties, Reading, PA) lifting. These include: Ensure consistent and accurate fifi xation of the threads to the galea, preferably posterior (cephalad) to the existing hair line.

For decades surgeons have attempted to create a more youthful appearance of the periorbital region, including techniques to reshape and position the eyebrow complex. The downfall of some treatments is their invasive nature. To address this, surgeons have recently turned to the use of barbed sutures to elevate and reposition brows. The most noteworthy of these suture techniques is the Contour ThreadLift (Surgical Specialties, Reading, PA). Although the elevation of brows using barbed Contour threads is still considered a surgical procedure, it is much less invasive than traditional surgical procedures used to elevate the brow. However, as always with a new surgical procedure, there are issues to consider before incorporating the Contour ThreadLift into everyday practice.