Contour Thread Face Lift

Contour Thread Face Lift - is the newest in non-surgical face lift procedures that's sometimes called the Silk Lift, Feather Lift, Contour Lift or, APTOS Thread Lift.

This procedure helps to lift sagging tissues around the eyes, eye brows, cheeks, jowls and neck. It is especially useful for those who have just a minimal amount of sagging -- but not enough to require a full face lift. Perfect for those who just need a mid to lower face or jowl lift.

How Does the Contour Thread Face Lift Work?

After the face has been cleaned, marked and anesthetized, the surgeon inserts a small hollow stainless tube through the specific marked areas, along the subcutaneous fat, all the way until the exit point. Then the APTOS thread is inserted into the tube. The thread contains small barbs or cogs that are closed and lie in one direction.

This thread is then pulled all the way through to the other side of the tube -- the exit point -- and the tube is removed.

The thread is tugged and positioned into place and then anchored by the attached barbs -- which catch the tissue suspending/lifting it when proper placement is achieved. The excess thread is cut just at the skin level and placed under the skin.

Although the details above may vary slightly from doctor to doctor, this is the basic out line of the procedure.

Results and Recovery

Intially, there will some swelling, bruising and tightness in the treated areas – which should subside in a day or so. You should rest and not move the face, or talk for at least the first 24 hours.

After that you need to take things easy and may resume normal light activities during the next few days. Also, it may be difficult to move your face for at least 2 weeks.

For some, there are immediate results, but dramatic results can be seen 3-6 months later due to collagen production and a lifting effect around the thread.

How To Maintain Results

To maintain and prolong your results, it best to use a quality Anti Aging Treatment cream. Not only will help to keep the tight tone look of the skin, it also address rough dry patches, dark circles under the eyes and dull skin.......something that a Contour Thread Face Lift cannot address.

Contour Thread Face Lift - Side Effects

Some risks include allergic reaction to the anesthetic or infection. Sometimes the you can see the outline of the thread line through the skin or the thread becomes dislodged causing a lopsided or asymmetric look.

Cost

The cost can range between $300 to $600 per thread (one area). Some doctors may also charge additional fees for operating room time and anesthesia

Who Is A Good Candidate?

Aside from being physically and mentally healthy, the ideal candidate should have normal skin thickness and a slight looseness or sagging of skin tissue in face area and/or neck area.

A trained physician will be able to determine if your situation is suitable for this type of procedure. People who are older or have considerable sagging may require a full face lift to achieve the best results.

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