Aptos threads: types and effectiveness + how the procedure works

Facelift using Aptos threads is an advanced technique that allows you to avoid surgical intervention. The skin really becomes more youthful in appearance, tightened, and fresher. Cosmetologists consider threads an excellent substitute for plastic surgery.

Aptos threads

Face lifting with the help of such threads corrects the double chin, erases pronounced wrinkles, jowls and many other defects that bother the client.

Threads are used to correct appearance defects

These threads were developed in Russia. At the moment, facelift technology in this way is gradually spreading throughout the world. Aptos threads are officially approved for use by Roszdravnadzor and have an appropriate quality certificate. Field of application: surgical and therapeutic cosmetology.

Aptos threads are a Russian development

Advantages of a facelift with Aptos threads

Many cosmetology centers and clinics now use Aptos threads. This is explained by the rather significant advantages of the technology.

1. Specificity of the material. Absorbable sutures are made from caprolact. They also add L-lactic acid. After placing them in the treatment area, they will remain there for a year, after which they will dissolve on their own, leaving no traces. It is worth noting that the result can last for two years, since the synthesis of new connective tissue begins around the threads, which acts as a natural support. Lactic acid enters tissue structures in small portions, thereby achieving a long-term biorevitalization effect.

   
   Biodegradable material is one of the clear advantages

2. Special profile. Knots or special notches on the threads allow you to achieve the best tightening and fix the fabric well. In addition, this Aptos structure stimulates the body to produce its own collagen and elastin around the threads.

   
   Aptos threads are known for good tissue fixation

3. Minimum degree of intervention. Since the thread is inserted into the desired place using cannulas, and its length itself is quite large, it will be enough to make only a small puncture, which will be completely invisible.
4. Reliability and safety. Aptos threads are an officially registered invention approved by Roszdravnadzor. It can be used in the field of cosmetology for skin tightening, revitalization, and reinforcement of soft tissues of the body and face.

These threads are approved for use in cosmetology

Advantages

The Aptos facelift system has been used for more than 10 years by cosmetologists all over the world. The popularity of the method proves its high effectiveness in combating signs of skin aging.

The main advantages include:

• natural result;
• low level of injuries;
• the structure of the material is adapted to all layers of skin;
• quick results;
• minimally invasive.

In addition to creating a facial frame and restoring the contour, Aptos promotes the production of natural collagen at the sites of insertion of thread plexuses.

On average, the effect of the procedure lasts up to 3 years, but everything depends entirely on the individual characteristics of the patient.

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What will be the result?

You will be able to notice the effect immediately after the procedure. Problem areas will be smoothed out and noticeably tightened. Wrinkles will be erased, the corners of the lips and eyes will noticeably rise, the skin will become toned and elastic, as in youth. Overall, the face will become beautiful and eye-catching.

After the procedure, the face only becomes more beautiful

The result will last for about 2 years, although for some people it lasts for 5 years.

Indications for the procedure using threads

Indications for the use of threads.

1. Skin changes caused by age: insufficient production of collagen and elastin.
2. Double chin.
3. Pronounced nasolabial folds.
4. Distortion of the contours and oval of the face, sagging cheeks.

   
   Threads are used when there are distorted facial contours

5. Drooping corners of the lips and eyes make the face unhappy and eternally angry.
6. Pronounced wrinkles in the frontal area.
7. Reluctance to get involved with plastic surgery, or fear of radical intervention.

Tips for using Aptos threads

1. For clients under forty years of age, both absorbable and non-absorbable Aptos can be used.
2. From forty to fifty years, it is better to use non-absorbable threads, which will give long-lasting results.
3. If the client is over fifty, it is advisable to use techniques that require half a centimeter incisions.

It is worth considering the instructions of doctors

The use of such threads is suitable for both men and women. Often this method is resorted to by people who, for some reason, are forced to refuse plastic surgery.

Important ! The best effect is achieved when Aptos threads are combined with other cosmetic procedures - peelings and injections (for example, the use of fillers, Botox, etc.).

These threads are an alternative to surgery

Of course, the main indication for manipulation is the client’s desire to get rid of the shortcomings of his own appearance.

In what case is it better to refuse a facelift using threads?

Contraindications.

1. The fourth degree of gravitational ptosis of the soft tissues of the face - if there is significant excess of facial skin.
2. Atony of the skin.
3. Inflammatory processes affecting the intended treatment area.
4. Colds.
5. Chronic diseases in the acute stage.
6. Blood diseases.
7. Allergic reaction.

   
   If you have allergies, the procedure is not performed

8. Cancer in the acute stage, the client undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy.
9. Acute inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity.
10. Human immunodeficiency virus, viral hepatitis.
11. First week of the menstrual cycle.
12. Introduction into the body in the affected area of ​​non-biodegradable shellless implants is silicone, petroleum jelly, biological polymer.

Important ! When you don't know if you can have a facelift with threads, it's best to ask your cosmetologist for advice. This is necessary to avoid various undesirable consequences.

It is important to be examined by a doctor before the procedure

Side effects

Undesirable consequences occur extremely rarely and, once formed, can be corrected if you consult a doctor in a timely manner. There may be:

• hematomas;
• slight facial asymmetry;
• swelling of tissues;
• contour irregularities.

An emergency situation is the formation of pronounced bruises, contouring of threads, strong retractions of the skin in the area of ​​​​injection of the material.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

If any of the complications occur, even if the side effects are severe, you should immediately contact a cosmetologist.

Progress of a facelift using Aptos threads

Skin preparation

So, before you start manipulation, you need to adhere to these rules.

A week and a half before the procedure, you need to stop drinking alcohol, smoking, and going to the solarium. It is recommended to avoid aggressive cosmetic treatments such as deep peeling, laser resurfacing, laser depilation, and so on.

Before the procedure, you should stop drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes.

If you use hormonal medications, you need to inform your cosmetologist about this fact.

Important ! On the day of the lift, you do not need to use decorative cosmetics.

Be sure to keep in mind that the day of the procedure should not coincide with the beginning of the menstrual cycle. Menstruation negatively affects rehabilitation, significantly prolonging its duration.

You should not have the procedure if you are menstruating.

The lifting procedure itself

Stages of the procedure.

1. The skin is covered with markings that the cosmetologist will use to guide him when placing the threads inside.
2. Local anesthesia is performed with Ultracain.
3. Soft tissue structures are pierced.
4. The Aptos thread is threaded through the resulting “hole” into the subcutaneous fat.

The procedure is absolutely simple

Important ! When the threads are placed in the right place, the manipulations are considered completed. In general, the procedure takes about two hours.

Recovery period

Rehabilitation after any lifting procedure requires responsible implementation of all doctor’s recommendations.

Patients often neglect the conditions of the recovery period, which leads to unpleasant consequences and complications.

After tightening with the Aptos system, doctors conditionally distinguish three main periods of recovery.

Acute period

The primary rehabilitation period (2-5 days) takes place with special control of nutrition, body position, and limitation of physical activity. Any touching of the face or performing massage movements is excluded; it is important to avoid sudden body movements.

Hot baths, saunas, showers are not recommended. The first day it is necessary to treat the correction area with antiseptics and cold compresses.

To reduce swelling and hematomas, you can use local drugs such as Heparin, Hepatrombin, Troxevasin.

If pain persists, you can take analgesics (Pentalgin, Ibuprofen, Ketanov). In some cases, it may be necessary to prescribe cephalosporin antibiotics (Ceftriaxone, Suprax).

Early period

The early recovery phase is about two weeks. Plasters for fixing correction zones can be removed at the doctor's office or at home.

From the general condition, patients note a significant smoothing of wrinkles and folds, the skin is evened out, and the oval of the face becomes clearer.

To speed up skin recovery, physiotherapeutic procedures (iontophoresis, ultrasound sessions, microcurrent impulses) are allowed. Masks with hyaluronic acid will be an ideal skin care product during this period.

You are still not allowed to swim in hot baths or take a sauna. Alcohol consumption is strictly contraindicated.

Late period

The final period after the procedure varies from 15 to 30 days. The face acquires its usual features, practically no folds or retractions are noted.

During this period, it is necessary to continue physical treatment and adhere to the doctor’s recommendations to maintain ideal results. Massages, injections, hot saunas should be avoided for another 2 months after the end of the recovery period.

At a later stage, it is necessary to visit a doctor for a final assessment of the work done and correction of possible imperfections.

Many patients are skeptical about following doctor's recommendations, and many are simply afraid to live for so long in a modified regime. Typically, patient dissatisfaction is associated specifically with rehabilitation after a thread lift.

Features of use

The threads are placed under the skin using a thin needle or cannula. Since there is a notch on the thread, the tissue does not move, and a long-term fixation effect is achieved. A strong frame is created that supports the skin. The face is tightened. If you use a special type of thread, you can remove excess skin from the “jowls” along the entire surface of the thread; the tissue is fixed in one position to get rid of facial ptosis. Other threads do not require displacement of skin structures along tension lines, creating a special “frame” of the face.

Need to use threads correctly

Important ! It must be remembered that this technology is absolutely not suitable for people who have too thick or heavy skin. Threads will not help clients with excess skin. With these shortcomings, you need to seek help from plastic surgery.

Minuses

In addition to the positive aspects, there are a number of disadvantages, which are as follows:

1. Introduction tactics. The fibers are installed in the fatty tissue, so it is very important to maintain the installation depth.
   If the injection is too deep, results may not be seen at all, and insufficient depth can lead to skin deformations, retractions, unevenness, and threads protruding through the surface of skin structures.
2. Difficulty in removing non-absorbable threads. Notches on the fibers allow them to fuse with the connective tissue, so if inflammatory foci occur or signs of rotting occur, it is quite difficult to remove the material.

The procedure lasts about 50 minutes, has a specific rehabilitation period, on which the result of the manipulation also depends.

Rehabilitation stage

The first few days after the manipulations, it is necessary to create optimal conditions that allow the tissues to regenerate and recover. The use of Aptos threads is not as radical an intervention as surgery, but you still need to remember certain limitations. For example, during rehabilitation you need to change your diet: you should not eat very hot and spicy foods or alcoholic drinks. The client may experience swelling and bruising for some time. There is no need to worry here - such a reaction is quite normal. Problems will disappear on their own, without outside intervention.

Important ! To smooth out these side effects, you can use cool compresses and heparin ointment.

Rehabilitation is the last stage on the path to beauty

How is recovery going, how long does it take?

Minor intervention in the body is an advantage of the procedure, since in the future the person will not have to spend a lot of time on rehabilitation. But some tips are still worth following.

For three days after the manipulations, you must control your facial expressions (they should not be too bright), and do not visit the beach, sauna or bathhouse. In addition, you need to treat the areas where the needle entered with disinfectants. The cosmetologist can advise the client on a product that will reduce swelling.

After the procedure, you need to give up a lot, including strong emotions

Important ! It is best to sleep on your back for at least a week.

For one and a half weeks you need to abstain from alcoholic beverages, hot food and drink.

For several months you cannot train hard or massage. Too much heat on the skin is not recommended.

You will be able to notice noticeable changes in the condition of your skin about a month after the manipulations. The effect reaches its maximum after about six months, just at this time the collagen framework is formed.

After a month the effect will be visible

Possible complications

If the surgical technique is followed and the patient behaves correctly during the rehabilitation period, complications practically do not occur.

Among the main negative consequences are:

• hematomas (with fragility of blood vessels, in smoking patients);
• effect of collected skin at injection sites, tubercles:
• protrusion of threads through the skin;
• feeling of tightness;
• soreness.

Usually, all unpleasant consequences disappear within a month, and the effect of the procedure is noted almost immediately.

Swelling and hematomas disappear in the second week. With thin skin, puncture marks may persist for about a month. If additional tightening is necessary, you need to wait about 2.5-3 months.

Types of threads

There are two types of threads:

• absorbable, or cosmetic - made from caprolact and L-lactic acid, resulting in skin rejuvenation. Self-regeneration of skin cells is activated. This type of thread is spontaneously eliminated by the body after about a year;
• non-absorbable, or surgical - made from surgical suture material (polypropylene). It has been successfully used for medical purposes for a long time.

Important ! When choosing a type, the cosmetologist relies on the intended treatment area, the client’s age group and his desires.

There are different types of threads

Main contraindications

Despite the relative low trauma and low risk of complications, it is important to undergo a medical examination before the procedure to ensure absolute health.

A facelift is not performed in the following cases:

• pregnancy and lactation period;
• mental and emotional disorders;
• acute phase of chronic diseases of organs or systems;
• inflammatory or infectious diseases;
• implants in the area of ​​proposed correction;
• blood diseases of any origin;
• tendency of soft tissues to form keloid scars;
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• renal or liver failure;
• endocrine diseases (for example, diabetes).

In some cases, the doctor may decide to perform a lift against the background of certain chronic pathologies without significant progression of the disease.

The conclusion about the operation is based on the patient’s examination data and his clinical history.

Compound

So, we found out that the threads we are considering can be absorbable, or they can be non-absorbable. The first type disintegrates over time due to the action of carbon dioxide and water, and the second, accordingly, are not eliminated from the body on their own. Usually the second type is used for clients who are over 45 years old - because in this case it is necessary to achieve a permanent reinforcing effect. Aptos absorbable threads are suitable for use by any client; they are often used to prevent age-related changes.

Important ! A third option is also possible - combined, in this case the internal part is made of non-absorbable components, and the external part gradually disintegrates and leaves the body.

Much in the structure of Aptos threads depends on the composition

What is the difference between the two types of Aptos threads? The first type involves the use of polymers made from organic molecules. They are susceptible to the action of skin enzymes. Typically, an additional component is L-lactide, caprolact, polylactic acid. Threads that do not dissolve are made from polypropylene, which is not able to disintegrate under the influence of enzymes.

The composition of different types of threads differs significantly

Note ! The materials used to produce threads are well accepted by the human body. All clients react positively to them; there is no immune reaction, allergy or inflammation. Numerous studies and practical experience have proven the absolute safety of Aptos threads.

Correction zones

The Aptos system can improve the appearance of the face and body, and restore the lost contour of areas of the skin that are especially susceptible to age-related changes.

The following correction zones are distinguished:

• cheekbones and cheeks;
• chin and neck;
• chest and décolleté;
• stomach;
• popliteal region;
• inner and outer thighs;
• eyebrows and periorbital area.

The procedure allows for aesthetic correction of several anatomical zones at the same time, which completely depends on the severity of the problems being solved, the general state of health and the wishes of the patient.

What is the price for lifting using Aptos threads?

The cost for this procedure starts at 20 thousand rubles, but the price depends on many factors: the clinic’s policy, the area of ​​treatment, the products used. We will indicate the average cost of the procedure in different cities of Russia.

Popular questions

What is a non-surgical facelift using Aptos threads?

This procedure is a relatively new direction in cosmetology. It involves achieving a lifting effect without radical intervention. The following areas are tightened: cheekbones, middle or lower third of the face (jowl area).

Why should you give preference nit pits ?

This product is perfect for clients of all ages, as it is very convenient to use. The use of such threads involves a minimum number of adverse events. The barbed threads are placed in specialized guides, thanks to which they are painlessly placed in the desired area. At the end of their path, the threads are attached to internal structures without leaving the skin. This way you can avoid the most unpleasant phenomenon - depressions or screeds.

Aptos threads help avoid the appearance of depressions or ties

What effect should you expect?

You will be able to see changes immediately after the manipulations. The skin becomes tightened, smooth and elastic, just like in youth. This result is achieved due to polylactic acid. Previously, there were drugs with this substance that were injected into the subcutaneous fat, however, now they are unpopular. This product ideally corrects nasolabial folds that ignore the effects of filler.

What is the difference between mesothreads and Aptos threads?

Mesothreads dissolve, are excreted and lose their results very quickly - in just a few months. It follows from this that you will constantly have to visit cosmetology. In addition, if we compare the number of threads for these two procedures, mesothreads require more injected material, so recovery takes longer. Thus, Aptos threads are preferable to mesothreads.

Aptos threads are attractive due to their short recovery period

Is physical activity allowed after a facelift using Aptos threads?

You need to limit yourself to various types of physical activity for at least a month. The most you can do is walk.

What recommendations can be given to people who have undergone this manipulation?

During the impact, the person must lie down. After changing the position, you can immediately notice the effect of the threads. However, this is only the initial result, which is mechanical. The fabric structures are “suspended” on the notches, moving upward. You must refrain from active facial expressions for a day. If you manage to keep your face calm, the threads will take root faster and better, and will be neatly overgrown with connective tissue. In general, any facial expression can even be painful. However, it is worth being a little patient for an excellent result. Within a month you will be able to observe the maximum effect - the skin will be close in condition to youthful.

Need rest after the procedure

What procedures can be combined with Aptos thread lifting?

In general, this procedure goes well with various other manipulations popular in cosmetology. It is best to supplement a lift with Aptos threads with activities that have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, making its color and surface even. Such procedures include peelings, resurfacing, and laser rejuvenation techniques. Wrinkles caused by active facial expressions can be easily corrected with Botox injections; deeper folds must be corrected with fillers and hyaluronic acid. By combining several procedures, you can achieve the best results in facial rejuvenation.

Many procedures can be used in combination with these threads

Can men have a lift with Aptos threads?

Of course, this procedure can and should be performed on representatives of the stronger sex, because they are also not protected from age-related skin changes. But not everyone wants to carry out radical interventions. With the help of a facelift using Aptos threads, you can get rid of this problem easily and quickly. By the way, the effect of the procedure in the male half of the population is even brighter, because they have more collagen in their skin. Rehabilitation requires less time, and the procedure usually needs to be repeated only once every five years. Cosmetologists are well versed in the specifics of men's skin and will be able to choose exactly the product that will suit a specific client.

How long does the result last?

The results may last for about a couple of years. Then the threads are absorbed and removed from the body, after which the tightening is repeated.

The result will please you for a long time

Types

In addition to the classification into manufacturing materials, there are separate types of materials that are used in individual anatomical areas. Correction of age-related changes can be carried out using different threads simultaneously.

"Aptos Surgical" line

The product is recommended for patients with pronounced skin texture, with frequent wrinkles of varying depths. Skin aging of this intensity often develops by age 45.

The Aptos Surgical system allows you to cope with wrinkles and restore youth and freshness to your face. The threads are made from non-absorbable materials to create a stronger frame.

Aptos Light Lift

The Aptos Light Lift series is intended for middle-aged patients (over 35 years old). With their help, you can eliminate secondary signs of skin aging.

The ruler has several types for specific areas of the face:

• Needle 2G (chin area, cheekbones, cheek area, nasolabial and perioral areas);
• Thread 2G (correction of ptosis of the eyebrows and upper eyelids, cheek, zygomatic and mental areas).

Aptos Excellence

The product is made of self-absorbing material - caprolactone. Suitable for solving early age-related skin changes.

The series has several types of fiber:

• Visage (has spiral-shaped notches, suitable for rejuvenating the face and neck area);
• Elegance (with simple notches to rejuvenate all facial areas);
• Body (for body tightening with notches).

Biological fibers from this line are considered to be the most durable and elastic. The installation procedure does not cause serious damage to the skin structures and is well tolerated by patients.

The series is perfect for restoring the elasticity and firmness of the hips, arms, décolleté and chest, as well as the face and neck.

Aptos Nano

A series of presentations of the following products for effective rejuvenation:

• Spring (fiber structure is built in the form of springs),
• Vitis (structure consists of two interwoven fibers).

The Nano series represents ultra-thin fibers, perhaps the only segments of the reinforced yarn market in the entire market. Suitable for patients with sensitive and thin skin.

The fibers branch under the skin and are securely attached to the connective tissue, creating a beautiful oval face.

Reviews about the procedure

Angelika , Moscow

“I have been wanting to have a facelift for a couple of years and have researched many different alternatives. I'm afraid of plastic surgery, so I chose Aptos threads. I turned to the best cosmetologist in the city, who did everything in the best possible way. There were no complications. Then they showed me photos before and after the procedure - the result is obvious! On the advice of a specialist, I maintain the result using peeling.”

Aptos threads delight women with results

Natalya , Saratov

“I have seen a lot of negative reviews about facelifts using Aptos threads. I’ll tell you about my experience: two and a half years ago I realized that I needed a facelift because I had lost a lot of extra pounds. I filled the cheekbones with hyaluronic acid and used threads for fixation. The procedure was not very successful for me, it was painful: the thread was not stretched enough, it was then tightened again. Because of this, the face became asymmetrical, and terrible swelling appeared. The cosmetologist prescribed me medications to get rid of this - it passed in two weeks. The facial distortion remained with me for a month and a half. However, then the result appeared: the skin was healthy, the face was rejuvenated. The threads have already dissolved, but my face is still in good condition. Therefore, I can recommend this procedure, although it may not be the most pleasant. But, as they say, the end justifies the means.”

What it is?

Aptos threads are a revolutionary method of lifting the face, neck and décolleté, developed by domestic plastic surgeon M.A. Sulamanidze in the mid-90s.

The essence of the technique is to lift soft tissues and fix them with special threads . Thread reinforcement is considered an intermediate, minimally invasive procedure that allows you to tighten your face without surgery.

The term Aptos is formed by combining the prefix “a” (anti) and the word “ptosis”, which literally means “against prolapse”.

Photos before and after the procedure

Photos before and after the introduction of Aptos threads No. 1

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