It is important to have a consultation with your doctor before the procedure. A few days before the procedure it is advisable to hydrate the skin sufficiently, ensure good quality sleep and rest. On the day of the procedure, you should arrive with a clean face free of makeup and creams.
The APTOS thread lift is designed to address aesthetic imperfections related to skin aging and loss of skin firmness. These are mainly sagging skin and loss of facial contours. Sagging cheeks and reduced volume in the facial area are also common problems. Threads help to lift the tissue and promote natural volume.
- Face
- Chin and chin
- Neck and cleavage
For people who wish to firm and rejuvenate their skin without surgery. The choice of the specific treatment area depends on the individual needs of the patient and consultation with a specialist.
For people with very significant skin laxity and excess skin or more significant tissue volume, where a more pronounced effect would require consideration of a facelift. Medical contraindications include autoimmune diseases, acute infections in the treatment area and also pregnancy or breastfeeding.
After the skin is disinfected, a local anesthetic is applied and the sutures are inserted under the skin into the desired layers. Their special structure allows fixation and immediate skin tightening. After the procedure, there may be slight swelling, redness or minor bruising, which usually corrects within a few days.
An immediate lifting effect that improves in the following weeks thanks to the stimulation of collagen production. Immediately after the procedure, it is possible to observe a firming and lifting of the treated area, while the skin looks firmer and the contours are more pronounced. The final effect is fully developed within 6 weeks.
It is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia. During the actual insertion of the threads, the patient may feel slight pressure or a gentle tugging. After the procedure, there may be mild swelling, tenderness, tension in the treated area, or minor bruising. However, these side effects are temporary and usually disappear within a few days.