The Aptos threads, created in 1996 by
Russian cosmetic surgeon Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze, help lift the
face without invasive surgery. The threads, also known as Featherlift
or Russian threads, are made out of polypropylene, a material
which has been used for surgical sutures for many years, and
have bidirectional cogs or barbs on their entire length. The
threads can be used anywhere on the face where a gentle lifting
is desired. This procedure is best suited to patients with mild
to moderate laxity of facial tissues, usually in their mid thirties
to fifties. Before and after Featherlift
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Procedure Description
The threads are placed under the skin using a guiding needle.
The cogs on the threads attach to the underside of the skin
and gently lift the skin and secure it in the desired position.
The excess thread is trimmed so it does not appear above the
skin surface. The procedure is quick, as an entire face can
be done in about one hour. Local anesthesia is used and recovery
is rapid, with some patients returning to work the next day,
if desired. There is some swelling for a few days, and bruising,
if present, will last about a week.
Additional Information
Dr. Lo is one of the few cosmetic surgeons performing this
procedure in Arizona. Patient satisfaction with this procedure
is high because of the lack of invasive surgery and the quick
recovery period.
Concurrent Procedures
Because movement or pressure on the areas where the threads
are placed will compromise their ability to hold the tissues,
the Aptos thread procedure usually cannot be performed with
other cosmetic procedures.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery is located
in Tucson, Arizona. Our facility is renowned for its state
of the art cosmetic
surgery and reconstructive
surgery procedures. For more information on Aptos Threads
(Feather Lift or Russian threads) or to schedule a consultation,
please contact us.
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