PET Lift - Non-Invasive Surgery

Anybody in a good health condition that would like to have a youth and a pretty face. The patient self-evaluation test can help decide if it is PET time.

PET Lift is considered the cosmetic procedure's best friend because it can be performed in combination with any other facial cosmetic procedure since it does not reach down into your face.

Yes! PET has been primarily designed for patients unsatisfied with the thread treatment results. Unless it is a current complication, PET can be done at any time.

The procedure takes about one hour; you are in and out. Does it hurt? What is anesthesia? The system has been designed to be performed under local anesthesia for practical reasons. However, a few patients will rather have IV sedation, which is fine too but keep in mind it will require additionals test, and the recovery can be extended. 

It is clear today that no rejuvenation treatment last forever, not even the traditional surgery, and the reason is simple: we continue to age! However, Dr. De Souza created PET LIFT to treat patients that the thread alone did not last long enough. The idea, the suture we use, the technique is to allow the duration to extend to 4 to 6 times longer than the threads.

Therefore, although it is impossible to put an "expiration date," our experience shows that it should last 2 to 3 years. The advantage over other procedures is that patients can make new minor adjustments at any time.

The recovery time is minimal and, of course, depends upon each person. However, in general, these are the instructions post PET:

• Tylenol every 4 to 6 hours on the first day as needed.
• Some patients require an oral antibiotic for 3 to 5 days.
• Prednisone is used in isolated cases for only three days.
• Local care using Desitin or bacitracin ointment applied in each small hole twice a day for 3 to 5 days.
• Hair wash is permitted 24 to 36 hours after the procedure.
• Special attention is to cover the enter sites with ointment and prevent or remove hair from those sites for 3 to 5 days.
• Apply ice bags in both areas twice a day for three days.
• Local massage could help the residual pain after five days.
• Avoid swimming for five days.
• Hair color procedures for 12 to 15 days.
• Gym and regular activities are free as tolerated.
• Resume work activity also at any time as tolerated. Depending on your job nature, two to 3 days off could be helpful.

PET Lift is a noninvasive procedure that preserves your entire face and is designed to be of minimal trauma. however, a few complications could

happen like in any cosmetic procedure.

• Pain: Varies from patient to patient and could last for a few days; however, Tylenol and Ibuprofen could be used alternate as needed. Sporadic patients need more potent painkillers.

• Bleeding: Small bleeding at the site of the procedure could occur in a few patients that revolves without further treatment. Local pressure and ice bags could be applied mainly in the first 12 hours. Further intervention is rarely needed.

• Infection: Infection is sporadic too. Once this occurs, an antibiotic is necessary for 5 to 7 days. Usually, the case resolves without the need for further intervention.

• Ingrowing hair at the surgical site: This is a relatively common event when the patient does not follow our recommendation for immediate post-operative care regarding the local hair. In those rare events, it may be necessary to clean the area surgically under local anesthesia; however, we reserve the lift.

• In seldom circumstances, the suture used to anchor the lift must be removed; nevertheless, the lift effect is not changed if the procedure is 90 days or more out.