Dallas Plastic Surgeon among the First in Dallas to Offer the Only FDA-Approved ``Thread Lift,'' the New Non

DALLAS -- Dallas-based Charles A. Wallace, M.D. F.A.C.S. is one of the few plastic surgeons in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to offer the new revolutionary "Thread Lift" facelift, which uses the FDA-approved Contour Threads(TM).The Thread Lift procedure is a minimally invasive non-surgical alternative to the traditional surgical facelift, using specially designed sutures to gently shift sagging facial tissues in an upward direction without major incisions, general anesthesia, or a long recovery time.

Contour Threads were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2005, and Dr. Wallace was the first plastic surgeon in Dallas to receive training and conduct the procedure.

"This new procedure works even better than I originally expected. Although it is not a replacement for a full surgical facelift, the results can be fairly dramatic," said Dr. Wallace, who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). "It's the perfect alternative for patients who have a fear of surgery or general anesthesia, or do not want to undergo the longer recovery period required of a surgical face lift." The procedure takes a little over an hour, and is done in Dr. Wallace's in-office surgery center, which is AAAHC(a) accredited. No hospital stay is required.

The F.D.A.-approved Contour Thread Lift is currently used by about 300 U.S. surgeons, according to the manufacturer Surgical Specialties Corp. "Since there has been a large amount of hype regarding Thread Lifts, potential patients should take caution to ensure they achieve the safest, optimal results," Dr. Wallace said. "First, only Contour Threads have been approved by the FDA for this usage. There are many doctors around the U.S. and in Dallas -- including plastic surgeons --using other types of sutures that have not been approved by the FDA.