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Patient Education |
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The ASPS
Patient Photo Gallery currently includes
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after surgery pictures. |
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Feather lift Surgery |
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As we age so does our skin it becomes
weakened and the underlying support structure starts to sag. A
feather face lift is a minimally-invasive surgical
procedure that delivers a significant improvement in facial
appearance without some of the drawbacks of a traditional face lift.
Some of the benefits of a feather face lift include minimal
discomfort, no scarring, no general anesthesia required, and a
quick recovery. The Feather Lift is also known as the APTOS Lift,
the APTOS Thread Lift, and Suture Suspension Face Lift. |
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What does Feather lift Surgery Involve? |
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After identifying the areas of your
face where lifting will produce the best results, the areas are
marked and a local anesthetic is injected along the lines of the
thread paths. The threads are inserted in the hairline just above
the ear for the cheeks and jowls, just behind the ear for the neck,
and inside the hairline above the forehead for eyebrow lifting.
After the threads are in place the ends of the threads are clipped
and slip back under the skin, and the area is taped to stop movement
in the next few days. At the entry site in the hairline, Contour
Threads are anchored under the skin to provide support for the
lifting effect. Feather Lift threads have barbs going in both
directions and do not use anchoring. |
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What areas can be
treated? |
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The threads can be used anywhere on
the face where a gentle lifting is needed. This procedure is best
suited to patients with mild to moderate sagging of facial tissues.
The areas which are most commonly treated are the brow, cheeks, the
jaw line-jowls, and the neck. Patients with considerable sagging may
be best suited for a face, brow, and neck lift instead, to get the
best results |
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How long does
Feather lift surgery take? |
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The feather facelift procedure is
generally done on an out-patient basis under a local anesthetic and
possibly sedation. The entire procedure takes anywhere from 1 to 2
hours, depending on how many areas are being treated. |
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What are the side
effects? |
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Side effects can include bruising and
mild swelling, however most people can return to work in a few days
depending on the individual. |
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What can I expect
from a Feather lift? |
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The feather face lift results are very
similar to the results of other mini-face lifts and can be combined
with other facial procedures to further enhance a patient’s
appearance; your expectations have to be realistic. Most patients
are pleased with the outcome and find they have a feeling of
increased self-confidence, and look younger and much more refreshed. |
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About Surgery |
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Areas of
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Planning your surgery |
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