The "Feather-Lift" is a non-surgical approach to facial lifting utilizing the patented "Aptos® threads.  The Aptos® threads are made of a monofilament non absorbable material called polypropylene.  Aptos® threads are designed with directional barbs.  Once inserted under the skin, the Aptos® thread barbs form a support structure for facial tissues.

Drooping is ptosis (pronounced tosis) and aptos is anti-droop or anti-ptosis, hence the name Aptos®. In the hands of a skilled cosmetic surgeon trained in the Feather-Lift® technique, the threads leave no scars, are simple to insert, have moderate down time, require no bandages, and after care is usually applying ice as needed. This procedure is ideal for younger and middle aged patients. One treatment per area is usually all that is required to achieve the desired results. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to an hour depending on the number of areas being treated. The number of threads required is also dependent on the number of areas being treated.

The best candidates for the APTOS Feather-Lift are people with:

·         Drooping of the soft tissue of the face and neck.

·         Weakly pronounced aesthetic contours.

·         Flaccid, flat face.

·         Premature aging and sun damaged face.

This procedure is safe, quick and easy to perform. Performed under local anesthesia and if desired, light IV sedation, the patient remains awake and alert.  Using a needle, the Aptos® threads are inserted into the subcutaneous fat, at a required depth, along the contours that were previously marked.

Complications are very rare but include the thread end working its way out of the entrance to the skin, which is remedied by just trimming the protruding end. Patients on occasion may develop a pucker. This is easily treated with massage.

The Feather-Lift differs from conventional facelift in these ways:

·         No scars.

·         Minimal discomfort.

·         Quick recovery, patients may return to work in less than a week.

·         Uniform gathering and even lifting of the soft tissues for a new contour of the face

·         Results are of a less pronounced nature than a surgical facelift and not as long lasting