APTOS Thread Lift
Aptos is originated in Georgia. Aptos thread lift methods were invented in 1996 by Georgian plastic surgeon Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze. Aptos is a minimally invasive thread and method of face and body lifting, contouring, and rejuvenation. The brand has been established for over 26 years and registered in over 90 countries.
Aptos Patented Technology
Aptos
Patented Technology
Components of the thread
Aptos thread is made of Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polycaprolactone (PCL) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA).
PLA: High strength, promotes skin renewal, stimulates collagen production, it is compatible with the human body and can be absorbed by the body.
PCL: Elastic, no discomfort, and has a long biodegradation period.
HA: Moisturize the skin and improve skin radiance and elasticity.
This improved formula can moisturize the skin and stimulate collagen and elastin production to improve skin elasticity and texture.
Design of the thread
The patented design of the thread helps to prevent breakage. The thread has opposing bidirectional barbs situated along the entire length, which help to adhere to tissue underneath the skin. It can provide more obvious lifting effects and improve saggy skin, and the effect is long-lasting.
Aptos Effect
Lift sagging skin
Stimulate collagen production
Improve contour
Rejuvenate the skin
Reduce wrinkles
The effect can last: 18-24 months*
Application areas: Contours of the face, Jawline, Cheeks and mid-face area, Eyebrows, Neck, Breast, Arms, Hands, Abdomen, Knees, Buttocks, Inner thighs
Candidates for this treatment: Ideal candidates – people with minimal signs of aging who need just a small lift. Usually, these are people between 35 and 55.
Right candidates – patients who have: the prominence of the jaw, a sagging mid-facial appearance, slight bags under the eyes or the neck skin ptosis, some relapse from a previous procedure such as a facelift or neck lift.
Aptos Method*
EXCELLENCE Visage NAMICA
Excellence Visage Namica is a universal resorbable surgical thread with multidirectional, specially designed barbs. This unique feature enhances the force of tissue holding. Multidirectional barbs can distribute, stress, and hold soft tissues stronger after insertion.
Application Areas: face area, forehead, cheekbone area, brow, neck
Light Lift SPRING METHOD
Spring stimulates production of collagen and generates healthy, new skin.
Application Areas: marionette lines, cheekbone area
Light Lift THREAD METHOD
The thread allows noninvasive and natural approach to the age-related changes of soft tissues.
Application Areas: cheekbone area, brow, mental area (chin), submental area (under the chin)
Light Lift NEEDLE METHOD
The thread allows minimally invasive and natural approach to the age-related changes of soft tissues.
Application Areas: cheekbone area, brow, double chin, jawline
Nano SPRING METHOD
Nano Spring maintains its elasticity and shape after insertion and greatly reduces the appearance and formation of deep facial wrinkles.
Application Areas: marionette lines, nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines, wrinkles above the upper lip, brows, nose, Lip contour
Nano VITIS METHOD
The design helps to produce a greater regenerative effect on the tissue. Once inserted in the skin, Nano Vitis starts to increase the volume under the skin.
Application Areas: Upper and lower eyelids, nasolabial folds, Interbrow folds, forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, mental area (chin), wrinkles around ears, neck
*Product information from Aptos Product Catalogue
Aptos Before & After
Improve jawline and tighten skin
Before
After
Lift the face
Before
After
Tighten sagging jowls and improve jawline
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After
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Q&A
About 18-24 months. The effect varies from individuals.
You might have slight swelling and the recovery period is about 1 week*.
The patient will undergo local anesthesia with an anesthetic solution and the procedure is virtually painless.
PDO is hard and it can provide immediate effects. Aptos is the only thread in the market that contains HA. It can provide a volumizing effect and stimulate collagen synthesis, and the effect is long-lasting.
*The downtime varies from person to person