Aptos Thread Lifting: How It Works
Facial rejuvenation refers to cosmetic procedures that aim to address skin changes caused by natural ageing, sun damage, gravity, and other environmental factors. Thread lifting is one non-surgical option. This method involves supporting and repositioning superficial skin tissues to reduce sagging.
Thread lifting is a minimally invasive procedure that offers an alternative to surgery for addressing excess skin laxity. The procedure involves inserting absorbable threads under the skin to lift and reposition sagging skin. The threads are made from biocompatible materials that are naturally broken down by the body over time.
Aptos threads use specially designed barbs that allow a practitioner to support and reposition tissue in selected areas — the cheekbones, the nasolabial region, the jawline and the neck. Their spring threads are designed to accommodate muscle movement around the mouth. The areas that may be appropriate in any individual case are determined by clinical assessment, not by the thread design alone.
The procedure takes about an hour and is carried out under local anaesthetic in sterile conditions by an appropriately trained medical practitioner. The threads are inserted using a small needle.
As with any medical procedure, thread lifting carries risk. Common effects include bruising, swelling, tenderness and temporary asymmetry. Less common complications include infection, persistent pain, visible or palpable threads, thread displacement and temporary nerve irritation. These are discussed in full at consultation. Post-procedure recommendations include avoiding sport and local trauma for two weeks while the threads and tissue settle.
The body gradually resorbs the threads over 18–24 months. As the threads are absorbed, they may stimulate a collagen response in the surrounding tissue. Results are temporary and vary between individuals.
Whether thread lifting is appropriate for you depends on your facial anatomy, skin quality, degree of tissue laxity, medical history and goals. This is assessed at consultation.
