| The Thread or Feather Lift is a new, minimally invasive procedure that allows you to reduce the early signs of aging, without the down time of the more traditional facelift surgery. FDA-approved Contour Threads™ are thin, flexible sutures that are threaded underneath the skin from the ear to the hairline to rejuvenate sagging foreheads, neck, eyebrows and cheeks. It is ideal for nose-cheek folds, loosened cheeks and brows, and for tightening the neck area. When the threads are pulled gently, tiny barbs lift the sagging tissue into a subtly higher, more youthful position that reflects the patient’s natural facial contours. The sutures are left in place to maintain the effects, which are further enhanced and supported over time as the body produces natural collagen and elastic fibers around the threads. The entire procedure takes about an hour under local or twilight anesthesia.
Some patients will notice an improvement immediately; most will begin to see the results at the 6-week mark. The best results are seen after a few months, when the collagen has had a chance to form around the thread. The benefits of this procedure can last up to 10 years
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