Featherlift has similarities to the other non surgical face lift procedures known as Aptos Threads, Russian Threads, Curl Lift, Soft Lift, Silk Lift, BPS (Barbed Polypropylene Sutures), Threadlift and Gentle Lift. FeatherLift® is not currently approved by the FDA for any use and is still undergoing clinical trials. The material used for the threads is identical to the thread used for sutures that are left inside the body, which has been deemed safe for decades. A traditional face lift is extremely invasive and involves anesthesia, surgery, recovery, and great expense. A Featherlift takes about an hour and involves very little discomfort and zero down time. The threads made for the procedure are called Aptos threads, manufactured by Kolster Methods Inc. (K.M.I.). Aptos Threads are made of a material which has been used for surgical sutures for many years, and have bidirectional cogs or barbs on their entire length. While Featherlift does not produce the dramatic immediate effects of a traditional facelift, it greatly decreases the appearance of droopiness or saggy skin, and the results improve over time as collagen forms around the threads and the skin contracts. Doctors in the United States have been performing Featherlift for about five years, with about 80% of patients reporting that the threads are still holding tightly. Because the practice is relatively new, there is no long-term data on the efficacy of the procedure. The skin is properly cleaned and marked for the sites of thread insertion. The doctor will then administer a local anesthetic that is usually a mix of Lidocaine, epinephrine, saline, and sodium carbonate. A needle with the barbed thread is then inserted into the marked areas and pulled through, leaving the thread in the skin. The thread is then positioned and anchored, then cut at the skin and its ends are inserted beneath the surface. After you are anesthetized, the surgeon inserts a hollow trocar (a stainless tube with a needle-sharp end) at the specified entry points and through the subcutaneous fat along a specified plane. The tissue is dissected along this plane as needed based upon the individual patient. The exit point is then made and the APTOS thread is then inserted into the trocar. The thread is pulled through the other side of the trocar and the trocar removed, with the thread staying in place. The thread is positioned, tugging and testing its placement and finally anchored when the needed placement is achieved, the threads are cut just at the skin and inserted under the surface of the skin. This process is repeated as many times as necessary, and the treatment areas are usually taped to prevent movement. The average amount of threads used tends to be around 14. The procedure, in total, takes less than an hour to perform. Recovery time from this procedure is short, and normal, light activities can be returned to within an hour, but you are advised not to talk for the first day. For the first week strenuous activity should be avoided; i.e. exercise, excessive talking, shaving. There are usually few complications associated with the procedure, however, some swelling and bruising are typical and fade gradually. Some rare cases of allergic reactions have been reported. If any unevenness or disproportion is experienced, or threads become dislodged during sleep, they can be easily removed or repositioned by your doctor. In most cases, no scarring occurs. A candidate for this procedure can be anyone who is unhappy with sagging or drooping skin around his or her eyes, jowls, neck, or brow. This procedure does not produce as drastic changes as the traditional facelift and is not permanent; therefore, patients are sometimes younger or require only moderate rejuvenation. If you are in good physical and emotional/mental health, have realistic expectations, no serious health defects, have reasonably normal skin thickness and have the desire to rid yourself of loose sagging tissue of the face and neck, you may be a good candidate for a Feather Lift. If you are in the process of losing weight you may want to wait until after your desired weight is met. You may need additional lifting or skin removal surgery to alleviate excess skin after you have lost the desired weight.
Featherlift in Baltimore Maryland
Adam Summers, MD Maryland Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology Center is devoted to rejuvenating and enhancing your natural beauty using state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, natural results that make you look better and feel more confident about your appearance! Under the direction and guidance of Dr. Adam Summers, the Maryland Plastic Surgery Center is one of the leading cosmetic surgery centers. The Center has independently developed cosmetic surgery protocols and procedures which are used by physicians throughout the country (e.g. Thermage skin tightening protocols, Cutera 3D skin rejuvenation protocols, minimally invasive threadlift facelift & necklift procedures, multimodality rosacea treatments, and photodynamic therapy protocols). The Center also has partnered with leading pharmaceutical and technology companies to engage in clinical research and develop new treatments for scar reduction, acne control and medically supervised skin care products. Adam N. Summers, M.D. is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Summers graduated with Honors and Distinction in Research from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He trained in General Surgery and received specialty training in Plastic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was the Chief Resident.
Following his Plastic Surgery training, Dr. Summers completed a Fellowship in Microvascular and Hand Surgery with an emphasis on reconstructive breast surgery. Dr. Summers concluded his training in a Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship with Aesthetic Surgery Associates. Since 1992, Dr. Summers' graphic artwork has received national recognition and top awards. Additionally, in 1994 his work was awarded display status at the National Library of Medicine. He has lectured at symposia around the country, where he has been responsible for training other physicians and healthcare professionals in surgical techniques. Dr. Summers has published many articles, won national awards and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland. In 2000, and as featured in Anne Arundle Medical Center's Vital Signs, Dr. Summers performed the first series of breast reconstructions using microsurgical techniques at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Dr. Summers developed the first medical spa and cosmetic surgery center in the mid-Atlantic region and he has created new protocols for non-surgical rejuvenation. Currently, Dr. Summers is one of the only board certified plastic surgeons in the region who focuses exclusively on cosmetic surgery. He continues to develop new minimally invasive procedures that are designed to help patients achieve the look they desire while experiencing the least amount of downtime possible.
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Baltimore Maryland is one of the most historic cities in the United States however it is undergoing a tremendous downtown renovation which is modernizing its future. Home to famous landmarks like Fort McHenry and the Edgar Allan Poe House, Baltimore is rich in history and culture. Baltimore is a harbor city located on the Patapsco River off of the Chesapeake Bay.
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