Lifting with Aptos threads is a non-surgical, minimally invasive rejuvenation technique, during which fixatives - special Aptos threads - are used to lift soft tissues.
During the procedure, the doctor introduces fixing threads through micropunctures to the level of the subcutaneous soft tissues of the face. Each thread, depending on its modification, has special feather-teeth along its entire length that fix the soft tissue in the desired position.
Lifting with Aptos threads is a gentle technology, but despite its minimal invasiveness, the thread lifting procedure gives such a pronounced effect that it has made the technique popular throughout the world. The variety of installations of Aptos threads also allows you to use threads for any areas that need correction, including facial reinforcement, correction of the neck area, décolleté, and even breast lift.
Benefits and effect of Aptos thread lift
- Safety. The material used for Aptos threads is durable, hypoallergenic, and does not cause rejection by the body.
- Minimal trauma. Tissue trauma during the procedure is minimal, damage to blood vessels and nerves is excluded, since the threads pass at a strictly adjusted depth.
- Productivity. The effect of a facelift with Aptos threads is visible immediately after the procedure and increases over time. An important advantage of the technique is the stimulation of skin restoration, enhancement of the synthetic function of cells, activation of the synthesis of collagen-elastin matrix fibers and hyaluronic acid.
- In addition, the introduction of threads also makes it possible to tighten the skin, achieve a pronounced lifting effect by creating a kind of frame and activating skin rejuvenation processes.
- Natural results. Lifting with Aptos threads does not affect facial expressions, does not violate the natural contours and shapes of the face, but only corrects them.
- A short recovery period allows you to almost immediately return to the patient’s usual lifestyle, including sports. In addition, the technology combines perfectly with other injection and hardware rejuvenation techniques.
Non-surgical rejuvenation with Aptos threads gives a lasting and predictable result that lasts up to 2 years (sometimes longer, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient).
Another important advantage of the method is that the patient has the opportunity to undergo a thread lift again, thereby avoiding surgical intervention, which previously would have been inevitable with such signs of aging.
Indications and contraindications
Indications for thread lift:
- ptosis of soft tissues and “floating” oval of the face;
- sagging skin;
- changing facial contours;
- folds on the neck, double chin;
- nasolabial grooves;
- prolapse of soft tissues of the zygomatic region;
- changes in skin texture, drooping eyebrows;
- horizontal wrinkles in the forehead;
- facial asymmetry;
- correction of depressed scars and scars;
- modeling of facial features and contours;
- tightening of the chest, abdomen, arms, hips and area above the knees;
- drooping corners of the lips.
Contraindications to thread lifting are:
- autoimmune diseases;
- malignant neoplasia;
- diseases associated with disruption of the hemostasis system;
- the presence of acute allergies to the face;
- chronic skin diseases;
- bleeding disorders.
Facelift with Aptos threads is also contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
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Types of Aptos threads and their purpose
Basically, threads are used to correct age-related changes, eliminate signs of gravitational ptosis and rejuvenate the upper, middle and lower third of the face.
Using a minimally invasive thread lifting technique, you can also smooth out horizontal wrinkles in the forehead and tighten your eyebrows. In the middle third, thread lifting allows you to lift the soft tissues of the cheekbone area (remove the so-called “jowls”), smooth out the nasolabial furrows, and correct the oval of the face. The method is also successfully used to create a clear contour of the lower jaw and oval of the face, a clear cervical-chin angle, and correction of the height of the chin projection.
In EMC, biodegradable Aptos Visage threads are most often used, namely:
- Aptos Excellence Visage threads - absorbable threads with notches that provide pronounced long-term lifting;
- Aptos Excellence Visage Soft threads are absorbable biothreads for tightening small areas of soft tissue and tightening the skin.
Aptos Visage threads are widely used for lifting the face, neck and décolleté due to its important advantages - complex profile, optimal thickness of each thread and biocompatible material (caprolactone).
Due to the physical tightening of the tissue by the threads and their action on the intercellular matrix, the skin becomes fresh, smooth and toned, and the oval and facial features become expressive. The method goes well with Botox, lipofilling, hardware and injection techniques and other types of aesthetic corrections.
The final result of the procedure depends not only on the configuration and characteristics of the threads themselves, but also on the experience and qualifications of the surgeon performing the reinforcement.
Aptos threads
In the Russian Federation, the technology of tightening skin tissue using Aptos threads has been officially registered and began to be used in 1996.
Many people face the problem of skin aging. After 30-35 years, the facial skin undergoes significant changes. Expression wrinkles are becoming more and more noticeable, pigment spots and sagging skin appear, which significantly spoil your appearance, mood and general physical health. Many people who have given birth notice that after childbirth they have stretch marks or folds of fat deposits.
Most people do not intend to see a plastic surgeon due to lack of money, fear of pain and possible harmful consequences. There are also a number of contraindications to surgery, since few people can surprise with excellent health. Tissue tightening through thread lifting is an excellent replacement for surgery. In order to carry out this procedure, APTOS threads are almost always used. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the information about this technology, where we have described in detail the advantages, indications, contraindications, as well as the detailed course of the procedure, recommendations after inserting the threads.
What is lifting with APTOS threads?
A long time ago, suture material was used in traditional surgery, and after much research, cosmetologists also began to use this material for tissue tightening. The age of thread lifting dates back to the beginning of the use of suture material, which is extremely durable, hypoallergenic and perfectly “takes root” to soft tissues.
The unusual name “APTOS” consists of two parts. The first is “a”, i.e. “against”, and the second is “ptos”, which means “omission”. This word of Latin origin literally translates as “against omission.” After a complete lifting procedure (within 1-3 months), new tissue with clearly defined contours is formed on the skin in the places where the threads were placed.
Correction with unlimited possibilities
All Aptos products have been designed and developed specifically to meet the aesthetic needs of plastic surgery and cosmetology. By correcting unwanted changes in the structure of the skin and face, which are inherent in everyone who has reached a certain age, this technology will smooth out both age-related and expression wrinkles. You can also get rid of “jowls” forever, make the Oji line (from the lower jaw to the shoulders) beautiful and graceful, raise your eyebrows, improve the contour of your lips, smooth out the nasolabial fold, etc.
Aptos thread lifting
An individual approach is used to solve the problem. The task of the technology is to tighten the fabric using special threads. Threads have their own classification. They have clear advantages. Their primary task is to give youth and beauty not only to the skin of the face, but also to the body. If the patient does not have the opportunity to correct the necessary areas of the skin through surgery, thread lifting can be used.
This is a safe procedure with no side effects. After the operation, you will experience a natural effect. During the procedure, it is impossible to damage nerves or blood vessels, since the threads do not penetrate deeper than 5 mm. Rehabilitation lasts a short time when using any type of lifting.
Don't worry about facial expressions, they will remain the same after the operation. When developing thread technology, manufacturers sought to achieve the most effective result: to eliminate injuries, make the procedure safe and prolong its effect. The suture material is safe and does not harm the body. Its positive qualities and widespread use in medicine were proven many years ago. During the procedure, all features of the problem area are taken into account.
Long-lasting and effective results will not be long in coming. Lifting individual areas of the body takes about 15 minutes, and the entire face - no more than 30. The result will be noticeable after the end of the operation, and the desired effect will occur 2-3 weeks after the procedure. Thanks to the threads used, the result lasts 2-5 years. Numerous reviews from grateful clients only confirm the level of professionalism of our clinic’s specialists. In the photographs provided you will see obvious changes before and after the procedure.
Negative reviews and comments about Aptos threads
For more than 20 years, domestic cosmetologists and plastic surgeons have been using Aptos thread lifting technology. However, you can meet not only grateful comments and reviews from clients. Often you come across dissatisfied or even angry reviews from those people who are dissatisfied with the procedure or suffer certain complications after it. What causes this situation? The most serious mistake on the part of the client is an imprudent and hasty choice of a clinic and specialist. Plastic surgeons G. M. and M. A. Sulamanidze are the authors and developers of the method of tissue tightening using thread lifting. They also provide training, upon completion of which they issue a corresponding certificate. But this training can only be completed by dermatologists who have received a diploma and graduated from a higher educational institution. When you go to the clinic for help, you should make sure that the doctor is competent and knowledgeable, as well as that he has a document that will allow you to carry out thread bi-reinforcement or lifting with Aptos threads.
The photo shows the work of Sleptsova K.V., the double chin and middle third of the face were stretched.
Comments about Aptos threads
Regardless of the specialist’s level of proficiency with cannulas (needles with blunt ends made of high-quality surgical steel) to which Aptos threads are attached, no one can provide you with a guarantee of instant results. Quite often you can hear complaints from patients about severe postoperative swelling with a dark tint. Some complain of terrible bruising, facial asymmetry or the appearance of bumps on the surface of the skin, and in the worst cases, subcutaneous inflammation. If you have thin and light skin, then perhaps the threads themselves will be visible. These undesirable effects can be easily corrected with timely treatment, remember this! Another factor in the appearance of negative reviews and comments is high expectations from this cosmetic procedure. It is quite natural that a surgical operation - a circular facelift - will be more effective in the case of very pronounced sagging tissue, and the threads will not cope with this task. The third factor why unwanted side effects and dissatisfaction occur is the individual characteristics of the body of individual patients. You should tell your healthcare provider if you have an allergy that can be prevented without any consequences by simply starting to take antihistamines or other medications. If the doctor is not informed about this kind of peculiarities of the body, then the consequences can be very significant. However, you don't have to worry about all these side effects. You just need to take into account three factors: the presence of the appropriate certificate from the specialist and the reliability of the clinic, the quality certificate of Aptos threads and, finally, inform the doctor about the presence of diseases and the medications used.
What will be the effect after lifting with Aptos threads and is it possible?
According to the developers of lifting technology and methods, there are two types of procedures through which lifts can be performed. The distinction between polypropylene and polylactic threads occurs in connection with the age category of the patient. Starting from 25-35 years of age, it is recommended to use bioreinforcement with slight lifting with polylactic threads. This way you can prevent tissue destruction, refresh your skin and rejuvenate it. Women of “Balzac” age should combine both types of Aptos threads. For the upper part of the face it is better to use polylactic threads; and for the bottom, respectively, polypropylene. Non-absorbable threads should be used at ages 50 and above. This is exactly the age when “jowls” begin to appear, a “double” chin and “bulldog” cheeks appear. Thanks to polypropylene threads, you will be able to maintain the correct shape of your face and clearly express its contours. You should pay attention to the fact that if there is a large amount of fat in the double chin, then you need to do preliminary liposuction, otherwise the result from using Aptos threads will be minimal and insignificant. The duration of action of absorbable Aptos threads is approximately 2 years, and non-absorbable ones - 5. Most of the negative comments are directly related to the unjustified expectations of clients: many think that the mere presence of such threads will be a solution for life and will provide beauty. This is not an entirely true statement. No matter how effective and efficient such technologies are, you will have to visit a cosmetologist just as before in order to maintain the effect, since age increases, and hormonal activity, on which the youth of the skin directly depends, regresses, especially after 55 years in menopausal women .
How is the procedure for inserting Aptos threads carried out?
The duration of the operation depends on the characteristics of the correction zone. On average, it takes from 10 minutes to half an hour. However, a face lift in several areas can take up to 1.5-2.5 hours. To prevent pain, local anesthesia is used (the area of adjustment is numbed). During the operation itself, small punctures are first made, and then cannulas (needles with blunt ends, made of high-quality surgical steel) are placed into the intradermal area, to which Aptos threads are attached. The cannula is removed, but the thread remains. On the frame created by opening the notches of this material, the body creates new collagen fibers. They thicken the skin. After installation is completed, Aptos threads provide fixation of ptosis tissues. You will be able to immediately see the lifting result after the procedure. The maximum effect will be noticeable within a month, and lasts from 2-5 years.
A distinctive feature of lifting from bioreinforcement with Aptos threads is full social activity after the procedure. You can almost immediately go to work or attend school. Visually, there may be small hematomas and tissue swelling. Rarely does the rehabilitation period last for 1-2 weeks (usually this occurs in patients with a tendency to bruises, swelling of tissues, problems with the thyroid gland, and age after 55-60 years).
At this time the following happens:
— gradual straightening of the skin, disappearance of tubercles near the injection sites;
- minor bruises and hematomas that disappear after a few days;
- pain that can be minimized with the help of prescribed medications;
- a feeling as if something is tightening your skin.
Under no circumstances should you apply bandages or compresses after the procedure. Also, for 2-3 weeks there is no need to make sudden facial movements or massage the skin, straining the facial muscles. You should also not do any cosmetic procedures yourself. According to indications, microcurrents and plasma lifting are prescribed. An experienced dermatocosmetologist can prescribe additional physical procedures for you to visually adjust the texture of your skin. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are sometimes prescribed to prevent inflammation.
Indications and contraindications
You should seriously think about a thread lift procedure if you have:
— problems with eyebrow arches (ptosis), facial contours, the presence of “jowls”;
- deep folds around the nose and lips;
- grooves in the chin area;
- age and expression wrinkles.
Under no circumstances should Aptos threads be used by people with:
- skin lesions or diseases in the place where the threads will be inserted;
— presence of oncology;
— serious infectious diseases;
- problems associated with increased thrombus formation.
Skin lifting technology with Aptos threads is a procedure that will not allow harmful bacteria to enter the body, and is also a very safe and effective operation for tightening tissue. This is a reliable replacement for traditional facial and body plastic surgery. Protect yourself from amateurs and unprofessionals. To do this, you just need to look at the work of the specialists of the Cosmetic Center Clinic live and in photos. This way you will reduce the likelihood of postoperative complications, helping the procedure become effective!
Aptos thread certificate
Registration certificate of the Ministry of Health
Diplomas of doctors confirming the right to work with Aptos threads:
Rehabilitation after Aptos thread lift
Due to its minimally invasive nature, the procedure does not cause significant swelling and inflammatory processes. After the procedure, small bruises and swelling may appear on the skin at the puncture sites; they are not dangerous and require treatment.
Thread lifting can be classified as a “weekend procedure”: a couple of days after the procedure, there will be no traces left from the introduction of threads (possible bruises can be easily masked with foundation), and the result of rejuvenation will be noticeable immediately.
