What is the new waistline reduction method with the Silhouette Corset Sutures?
A. Waistline definition is one of the most desirable features of the female body, representing youth, fertility and health. This can be accomplished or enhanced with the new Silhouette Corset Sutures. The Silhouette Corset Sutures are designed to enhance the waistline using a less invasive approach than tummy tuck or liposculpturing. A tiny hidden belly button incision is made, the corset suture is inserted using an attached needle passer and it is advanced below the anterior sheath of the anterior abdominal wall muscles and exits through the skin at the side of the anterior abdominal wall. The corset suture has 10 absorbable hollow cones that create a strong anchoring mechanism on the abdominal wall and prevents suture migration. The corset suture is then pulled medially toward the umbilicus until the cones engage. Further traction produces a tightening of the anterior abdominal wall muscles to the desired degree. Usually 4 corset sutures are placed. Drs. Pelosi use the Silhouette Cor
