A sterile filament made of a non-bioabsorbable material (e.g., polypropylene) with bioabsorbable projections (e.g., cones) attached along its length intended to be surgically implanted typically during a cosmetic surgical procedure for alternative lifting (e.g., face, neck, breast). The device is inserted through dermis and tacked to deep fascia where the projections produce tension for elevation of the subdermis. It is available in a variety of lengths and may be supplied with a needle(s).