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Edward M. Lichten, M.D., P.C. |
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180 East Brown Street Suite 2 |
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Birmingham, Michigan 48009 |
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To Make an Appointment, phone: (248) 593.9999 |
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What is “Feather-Lift” ?
The “Feather-Lift” is a non-surgical approach to facial lifting
utilizing the patented “Aptos® threads”.
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What are “Aptos® Threads” ?
The Aptos® threads” are made of a monofilament material called
“polypropylene”. Aptos® threads are designed with directional
cogs. Once inserted under the skin, The Aptos® thread cogs will
form a support structure for the tissue of the face.
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Who is the best candidate ?
Patients with:
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Drooping of the soft tissue of the face and neck.
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Weakly pronounced aesthetic contours.
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Flaccid, flat face.
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Premature aging and sun damaged face.
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Is it hard to perform ?
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.
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How does the “Feather-Lift” differ from conventional face
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No scars.
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Minimal discomfort.
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Quick recovery, patients may return to work in less than a week.
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Uniform gathering and even lifting of the soft tissues for a new
volumetric contour of the face.
THE COST OF FACIAL & COSMETIC SURGERY
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research facility and teaching status, we are able to keep the auxiliary
costs quite low. The procedure generally needs local not general
anesthesia and the time for surgery is less than half of comparable 'open'
mini-facelifts. °Browlift: $2000
°Jawline: $2500
°Malar: $3000 °Neck: $2500
The procedure includes a follow up visit at 2 weeks. The
featherlift procedure is expected to last as long as a mini-facelift; 3-5
years. At that time, additional Aptos threads are placed as requested.
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