Aptos Threads

Also known as: Thread lift, Aptos thread lift, PDO threads

Thread Lifts

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is Aptos Thread Lift?

Aptos Thread Lift is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that rejuvenates and lifts sagging skin using specialized threads inserted beneath the skin surface. This minimally invasive procedure involves the strategic placement of bioabsorbable threads to create an i...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Sagging Skin Jowls Sagging Jawline Neck Wrinkles Double Chin

Areas:Cheek, Chin, Forehead, Jaw, Eye, Neck

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat, Muscle/SMAS

Longevity:1-2 Years

How it Works

Duration:60 minutes

Anesthesia:Local Injection

Pain Level:Moderate

Techniques:Threading

Session Notes:Performed under local anesthetic with small insertion points; procedure provides immediate lift with progressive collagen stimulation over months. Discuss realistic expectations, material type, and longevity with the patient; contraindicated in active infection, bleeding disorders, or pregnancy. Ensure an experienced practitioner performs placement to minimize complications.

Post Treatment

Downtime:3 days

Risks:Common risks include bruising, swelling, and temporary discomfort. Less common but possible risks are infection, thread visibility or palpability, asymmetry, skin dimpling, thread migration or extrusion, scarring, and rarely nerve injury.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

Manufacturer:APTOS

Specialty:Medical Spa

Research