Suspension Lifts

Suspension lifts, often referred to as "lunchtime" lifts, threadlifts, or featherlifts, are a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery. They do involve some bruising, swelling, and recovery time, so you don't really want to plan on having one during your lunch break and then going back to work that afternoon.

How it Works
Suspension lifts involve tiny incisions or needle punches through which threads are inserted into your face. The threads are then used to lift the tissue and hold it in its new, higher position. A Contour Threadlift uses Contour Threads, the only threads which are currently approved by the FDA for suspension lifts. APTOS does not actually use threads, but uses barbed sutures instead.

Traditional vs. Suspension Lift
Traditional facelifts can turn back the clock about ten years, and last about that long, too. Suspension lifts can make you look up to two years younger, but the results tend to last closer to a year. Traditional facelifts are major surgery with weeks or sometimes months of recovery. Suspension lifts are minimally invasive, typically requiring less than a week of recovery time.

For more information on threadlifts and cosmetic surgery, you can contact cosmetic surgeons at the Bougainvillea Clinique in Winter Park, Florida by clicking here.