In surgery, a sling is an implant that is intended to provide additional support to a particular tissue.
It usually consists of a synthetic mesh material in the shape of a narrow ribbon but sometimes a biomaterial (bovine or porcine) or the patient’s own tissue.
The idea is to replace the deficient pelvic floor muscles and provide a backboard of support under the urethra.
[1] Slings can also be used in the surgical management of female genital prolapse.
The sling is surgically implanted under the skin of the chin and hooked behind the ears, giving a more youthful appearance, and reversing the effects of aging such as accumulated fat, lost skin elasticity and stretched muscle lining, all of which cause the neck to droop and sag.