Greetings, my dears! Today, a large comment was left on the article about threads about the history of the transformation of its author (Irina). Without hesitation, I decided to publish the entire review in a separate publication. I hope that the opinion of another woman will be useful to you and you will draw your own conclusions about facelift with threads and about cosmetology in general. And yes, I almost forgot to thank Irina for her time and information received!
Rehabilitation
I am 44 years old. I used Aptos Visage threads - one package in the area of the cheekbones and jowls.
At the puncture sites (two on each side) there were small bruises and slight swelling for about a week.
This is despite the fact that I am on my period. So it depends on the specific organism and its characteristics. Treated with heparin ointment.
- An antibiotic is also prescribed for the first 3 days. In my case it was “Summamed” - to prevent inflammation. You should take a probiotic along with it. For the first 2 days it is recommended to sleep on your back.
This turned out to be the most difficult thing for me, I called the doctor, she recommended a bandage to support my cheeks. That’s what I did: I passed a folded sterile bandage through my chin, tucked my cheeks into it along the way and tied it on the top of my head. And I liked it so much that I then wore it during the day.
- The fact is that for the first 2 days there is a nagging pain, but with such support from a bandage it is much easier. It is advisable to have at least three free days after the procedure, ideally 5-7.
You can, of course, go straight to work, but it’s not comfortable: you want peace in your facial expressions, your face asks for it. I had the opportunity to be at home. I tried to talk less and not smile.
By the way, a positive side effect was a lack of appetite due to unpleasant sensations when chewing. Chewing for a long time was simply painful. I lost a kilogram in a week.
What other real restrictions:
- You can’t bend over, you can’t take a hot shower for two days, and you won’t feel the same, drink hot water, or warm up naturally (this is an axiom for any exposure).
I also changed my skincare regime. Before the procedure, I used Yves Rocher creams (a line of aging skin). The doctor recommended masks with hyaluronic acid and creams with peptides. I've been using it for a week now.
Background
Now about the result. First, I want to say that I have experience in all sorts of procedures. I started doing something to my face at the age of 36. Until this age, there were only facial cleansing, liquid nitrogen and once yellow peeling.
It’s not that nothing else was needed, but somehow I didn’t think about more serious procedures, especially since I lived in the provinces. Although my skin was always problematic: oily, with pustules and acne.
Having moved to St. Petersburg, the opportunity arose to take care of myself. And the time has come. And then it turned out that
- and my lips are asymmetrical, and the upper one is too thin, and that the structure of the infraorbital region is not as it should be, and the chin is incorrect, and the tightness of the skin is no good, and the condition of this very skin.
- fractional rejuvenation (FRP), photorejuvenation, Altera, mesotherapy, biorevitalization, bioreinforcement; of course Dysport and all sorts of fillers.
The main thing was that my skin was cured of rashes, inflammation and oiliness. This was the most important achievement for me.
Fillers helped correct the lack of volume. But, about a year ago, I began to think that all this was passing so quickly: six months to a year and again the lips and cheeks were deflated, paws appeared.
A few words about plastic
And I began to collect information on plastic surgery. I have read both praises of surgery and horrors. I decided what I would do! Result for 10-15 years. The side effects will pass, the main thing is to believe. Besides, I look like a dog...
I went for a consultation at the same clinic where I did all my cosmetology, only in the plastic surgery department. To a surgeon with a reputation and regalia. Based on the results of the inspection, a four-part plan was drawn up:
- temporal lift, Smas facelift with extensive flap, cheiloplasty with lip lipofilling, chin mentoplasty.
He talked about rehabilitation in three months (at least). The result is enchanting. They also calculated the price. I’m fired up, but I don’t have that kind of money now, I need to save up.
Let's return to the threads and the result
What should we do today? More than a year had passed since the last salon procedures, and something had to be done with my face.
I went back to cosmetology and said: “Do something to me so that I can hold out until plastic surgery without major expenses.” That's how I came to these threads.
And now I think that I can still do without plastic surgery, making threads. Because I really like the result.
10 days have passed since the introduction.
- The left side generally stood up perfectly, almost the way the surgeon raised the skin during a consultation, showing what would happen afterwards. The right side rose less, but there was initially more ptosis there. The corners of my lips also did not rise, but my asymmetry was noticeably leveled out. Moreover, there are no threads near the eyes, but they look refreshed. The hollows under the eyes (I have this type of facial structure) have become less noticeable due to the fact that the skin has lifted. The oval of the face also becomes smoother every day.
I am waiting. The final result of tightening with these threads is assessed after 2 months.
I can also state as a fact that the skin began to look as if it had undergone a course of biorevitalization (those who are in the know know that the procedure is not quick, unpleasant and expensive). If anything, in 2 months I will do additional correction. You can always add.
Instead of a conclusion
I’m “psychic” by nature, no matter what procedure I do, I walk around with a mirror and constantly look at how it happened... It’s stupid, of course, but I can’t help it.
Well, these are the emotions for now.
Some comments to this article and, in fact, the article itself prompted me to write so many letters. Once again I was convinced of the saying: “What is good for a Russian is death for a German.”
The right cosmetologist, and in my understanding this can only be a dermocosmetologist, always knows which procedure in a particular case will give results and which will not.
I'll still go for plastic surgery. But now later than planned. I will be looking for a surgeon for a long time, with high quality.
If you have questions, ask what I know, I’ll tell you based on personal experience, and I already have it.
23 COMMENTS
Sorry, but my puppet wrinkles just pissed me off. It seems to me that they immediately give away my age. They are very difficult to remove with cosmetics, and I categorically did not want to undergo surgery. Then a friend recommended Aptos thread rejuvenation to me. At first I was very afraid to go through the procedure, but in vain. The whole procedure took 40 minutes. Everything was done under local anesthesia and it was quite comfortable. I noticed the effect immediately, namely how perfectly smoothed the skin was, even though it was a little swollen after the procedure.
Hi all! I was 34 and got threads from Aptos Makeup! To say that I am satisfied means to say nothing! I'm delighted🤗🤗! It's been three weeks but the results are already clearly visible! There was no swelling as the doctor recommended taking injections for three days! One injection intravenously and two intramuscularly! For the first five days, my face hurt, it was painful to wash my face, eat and brush my teeth! I also had to sleep on my back, but not for long)! In general, I recommend it to everyone! the main thing is a good doctor!
Tomorrow I'm going for threadlifting, I'm 50+
Wish me luck 🤗
It does not hurt! I was shaking so much with fear. There is no swelling. I did it today and go to work tomorrow. The doctor promised a 2-year effect. So far everything is fine))
I’ve been doing thread arthrosis makeup for the third time, I’m happy with the result, I’m 45, I recommend it to everyone! Today after the procedure, I understand that it will be difficult to sleep, only on my back, and I like to bury myself in pillows) but what can I do, I need to hold out for at least three days, then little by little I can settle my face on the pillow! The result is visible immediately, the procedure is very painful for me, so I do it under local anesthesia! The results last for about 6-8 months, but they are worth it. I'm considering an endoscopic midface lift! And so, for those who have started ptosis, I think after 35 you can start making threads! Good luck to all.
And I read a lot of information regarding rejuvenation and tightening methods, consulted with many doctors and cosmetologists, of all 80% recommended Aptos threads as a double effect of tightening and rejuvenation. I didn’t hesitate and did this procedure. Of course, it looks scary right away - it only scares children, but in a week everything goes away and you can even go out into the street, and after three weeks you still get compliments and admiring glances.
I consulted with doctors regarding different threads, three doctors definitely named Aptos. I put them on five threads on each side. On the first day, the face was swollen, the appearance was not very good, but the contour was noticeably tightened. A month later, everything more or less returned to normal and I was pleased with the result. You just have to endure the rehabilitation and you will continue to be satisfied. I spoke personally with those who tried Aptos threads, everyone has their own rehabilitation, but everyone is happy with the result.
I applied Aptosis Visage to my cheeks just two weeks ago. So I'm new to this, but I already think the cheek lift worked well. I'm waiting for the swelling to go down, then it will become clearer
Mesothreads are still a risk, I somehow trust Aptos more. I wasn’t very lucky with genetics, so at 38 I decided on threads. There were installed as many as 10 threads on each side. The rehabilitation lasted two to three weeks - there was swelling, bruising, and marks at the places where the threads were inserted. But then everything smoothed out, and now I’ve been walking like this for more than two years. But these were absorbable threads, so I’ll go for a consultation soon, we’ll decide whether it’s worth putting in new ones or if we can wait a little longer.
Today they made meso threads with barbs, absorbable, long (90), they said they were very good, active, and tightening. My skin is thick, my face is heavy, my nasolabial lips are very pronounced, puppet-like, my oval has crept in (slightly). Only 10 pieces were installed. It was quite painful, even with anesthesia (they gave injections), and it bled a lot. I was upset that for some unknown reasons, the thread did not cling to the fabric (the doctor said that it felt like “you were walking through space” - as if you couldn’t feel the density of the tissue). Before this, 10 days ago they did a lipolytic in the cheek area - I don’t know, maybe this is the reason for this effect, although the cosmetologist assured that everything is normal and can be done. Because of this, in the end it was not possible to tighten the threads as expected, and it turns out that I was just given threads with jagged edges, with almost no tightening. The effect, naturally, is very weak, but now I have been suffering with all this for a month - bruises, swelling, various restrictions. Is it worth it? I don't think so. It would be better then to put in ordinary meso-threads without notches and larger ones - I did this and the result was much better and the rehabilitation was not so difficult (they also prescribed antibiotics, which I can’t stand)! I regret that I succumbed to the cosmetologist’s arguments.
I am only experiencing aptosis on the 3rd day after the threads. I saw the result immediately as soon as the threads were inserted - there was no pain or any special swelling at all! You wrote correctly that everything is very individual: my skin is prepared, even though I’m already quite old (and wintered). There’s just one problem: I keep looking in the mirror and looking for a “trick”. The fact is that I only removed the jowls (and they really completely disappeared! And they tormented me for 12 years) But lumps and accordion are visible, especially on one cheek - will it go away completely? or will there be traces left?? In general, those who are not afraid and are ready to experiment - go ahead - because the effect is colossal, I did not expect it.
Thank you very much to all the girls for your feedback! And quick healing to everyone! And good effect! I learned a lot of very useful things.
Today is the 3rd day after the installation of threads with notches, I am 43 years old, of course my face is well-groomed, but after the weight jumps there were small jowls. Before this, the cosmetologist has masks depending on the season, and 2 pr lifting hens.
The procedure itself is painful. This is both painful and very scary at the genetic level. I put 4 pieces on both sides. Punctures compared to the installation of threads are nonsense... When the threads themselves go inside you, it hurts, then when they are still pulled on, and you see your mound in the mirror... Immediately after the procedure, I saw practically nothing, my doctor recommended a bandage made of an elastic bandage, without removing it for at least 3 days... Cleansing the skin in the morning and at night - I’ll be honest, even with a sponge it’s a little painful. The pits and unevenness are visible, but the chin is clearly defined, it hurts to eat for 2-3 days, but it’s tolerable, I told my husband that I have neuralgia... And I walk around in a bandage. In the bandage, my face practically does not move, and in principle I don’t feel very bad. I look forward to further improvements.
Separately, I would like to note that I looked at a circular lift at the clinic, I was very surprised, they offer a thread lift in the description of the procedure. But the price tag is set as in surgery. So girls, watch what you pay for.
Smooth cheeks and good mood to everyone.
Everything is the same for me. The first couple of days after the threads, my face was happy. Clear facial contour, lifted cheekbones. But every day it gets worse and worse. The swelling goes away, the spots return to their place. The face takes on its original pre-thread appearance. I was at work and didn’t tell my friends anything about my procedure. I wanted to get an objective assessment of the changes in my face. But alas, no one noticed anything. .. Money and waiting are down the drain.
I threaded it twice and nothing good happened both times. I was 34 years old and wanted to tighten up the lower third of my face. The first time it was 3D threads. The procedure lasted almost an hour, was painful, and did not bring the promised effect. On the contrary, after a few days the threads weakened, one simply created a pronounced bump under the lip and I had to go back to that crooked cosmetic surgeon (who installed them for me) to correct the defect. Although I followed all her recommendations - what is possible and what is not. After half a year, having not seen any effect, I thought that perhaps this doctor was completely inexperienced in this matter, so there were no results and decided to turn directly to the inventor of the threads, Aptos Sulamanidze, or rather to his grandson (because at that time only he received at their family clinic). I signed up a month in advance and went to Moscow specifically for this. On the plus side, the serif thread was installed very quickly, literally in 2-3 minutes, you could feel the professionalism, it didn’t hurt at all. Only 4 threads and cost 40,000 rubles. Not cheap at all, I must say, especially for 2013. I was already glad that I was now looking better. I followed all the recommendations, for the first days I almost didn’t talk, didn’t smile, and even ate only porridge so as not to chew. And what do you think - on the third day the tension effect disappeared. The face became the same as before the procedure, the tightness of the lower third of the face disappeared! So my conclusion is that the threads don’t work, it’s all a scam and a scam for money. And a year later, in place of all these weakened threads, fibrosis formed, which does not decorate at all, but also gives additional volume to the face, where it is not at all needed. I advise you to read reviews before doing anything, they can save you from big problems, disappointment and a waste of money and time! Best wishes!
I'm also thinking about doing uptos makeup threads, but I won't have much time to fully get into shape. Was there severe swelling for 3-4 days? Or is it possible to somehow remove the swelling with powder and cosmetics, except, of course, for decongestants?
Thanks for the interesting tips, I'll have to try it. Personally, I didn’t regret using Aptos threads; the results are still visible. I didn’t go to work the next day, of course, because of the swelling. But it's worth it.
N. Osminina’s book “Anatomy of Facial Aging or Myths in Cosmetology” contains a description of the consequences of using threads. I recommend reading it!
Elena, I read this book and others too. I would also advise all women to read them - it’s useful. The author describes the mechanism of facial aging in a simple and understandable language for a wide range of people, collecting many common sense thoughts from various scientific works.
I am also familiar with the “Revitonika” method - sculptural fitness for the face. No, it never came to use, due to innate skepticism and laziness, but the method is interesting, quite competently constructed from the point of view of human anatomy and physiology. However, there are doubts. If everything is clear with the muscles of the body, then with the face, not so much.
In my opinion, before you do anything more serious than self-massage, you need to learn, and not from a video disc. You can easily harm yourself by intensive exercises with the facial muscles without examining the whole body and preparation. There are individual anatomical features. For example, malocclusion; birth injuries. In general, you need to be careful.
I myself love and do all sorts of simple exercises: lips with a tube, imitation of a scream, facial expressions when counteracting with fingers, squinting, rotating the eyeball with closed and open eyelids, etc. There are many of them and many complexes of facial gymnastics. There's definitely no harm here. The main thing is to believe that it helps.
About facial fitness, not massage, but fitness: 1.5 hours a day for many years guarantees results. Tell me, how many of us can do this? I definitely can’t and I don’t think I’m special.
Cosmetology has begun to develop over the last 20 years. And injection methods are quite new, but to argue and promote that it is harmful, leads to the destruction of capillaries and more intense aging, is like fighting windmills. Last century.
The statement that a set of exercises is a replacement for plastic surgery is very bold. Moreover, they promise results at any age. Yes, I agree, there is no need for a young face to undergo serious procedures. You can do gymnastics for prevention. Next is a period when masks, massage, microcurrents and other hardware techniques are sufficient. But the time comes when more effective measures are needed. And here the main thing is common sense and the professionalism of the doctor.
If everything is done well, then you can go to work the next day, but you will feel uncomfortable. And they say that everything is individual.
Are there any lumps, nodules, or even threads? I’m thinking of putting it on, but I’m scared, what if it’s a mess, otherwise I’ve read a lot of girls... 🙁 Do you think you can go to work in 3 days if you follow all the rules during rehabilitation...?
Natalya, I don’t see any lumps or nodules. The threads are not felt. The first days there is a pulling sensation. In subsequent days they may appear, but with active facial expressions, if you yawn widely, for example. Healing takes about two weeks.
I did it on January 4, 2017. Today is January 13th. I'm very pleased with the result. I will do it in another 2 months (forehead).
Do not doubt. True, I'm happy with the result. The first two or three days there is slight discomfort, now it’s even better than after the procedure.
Many people start thinking about maintaining their youthful appearance at the age of 25–35. The appearance of wrinkles, decreased skin turgor, tissue ptosis, even as the first minor manifestations of old age, can ruin your appearance. Few people are in a hurry to undergo plastic surgery, and surgeons are not eager to perform anti-aging surgeries on young patients. Advances in cosmetology come to the rescue. There are many ways to prolong youth using more delicate methods than a surgeon’s knife. Recently, Aptos threads have become popular among cosmetologists and patients. The thinnest material is injected under the skin, creating a frame for your own soft tissues. The reinforcing effect lasts up to 2–6 years, promoting the formation of natural stiffening ribs. Let's understand the nuances of the material and procedure.
Description of material
The Russian company Aptos has been producing suture material since 1996. The starting products of the domestic manufacturer were made from surgical polypropylene. These were non-absorbable threads with notches. Now the company has expanded its product range and offers more than 20 types of threads.
Aptos products advertised on the official website are presented in 2 series:
- non-absorbable sutures Aptos Surgical;
- bioabsorbable threads Aptos Light Lift.
Among the latest developments are biocompatible Aptos Excellence mesothreads and unique ultra-thin Aptos Nano.
Depending on the type of product, the suture materials include:
- polypropylene;
- caprolac;
- polylactic acid.
Note! The products of the Russian manufacturer allow you to solve any, even the most complex problems. Domestic material is completely competitive. The products are popular among plastic surgeons and cosmetologists from 48 countries.
Indications for use
Wide range of Russian products helps to cope with various tasks:
- smoothing wrinkles and folds;
- tightening of sagging soft tissues;
- reinforcement of thin, sagging, loose skin;
- correction of local defects (asymmetry, bags under the eyes, double chin).
The use of Artos suture materials is indicated for solving various cosmetic problems that require correction using non-surgical methods. Often, a thread lift is done to prevent age-related changes in the early stages of aging: a hereditary predisposition to sagging of the lower part of the face. Often women easily agree to correction in this way, fearing surgical methods of intervention.
The age of patients is not important for using Aptos materials. Reinforcement is carried out according to indications. Skin strengthening surgery is popular both among young patients with the first signs of aging (25–45 years) and in adulthood (45–60 years) to eliminate significant problems.
Efficiency of use
Experienced cosmetologists are convinced that it is advisable to carry out correction with APTOS threads when it is too early to turn to plastic surgery, and other, more delicate non-surgical techniques no longer bring the expected effect. Doctors also recommend this method to those who are afraid of surgery or are forced to refuse surgery for compelling reasons. With the popularization of thread lifting, patients often seek preventative correction of their appearance.
With the help of Aptos products you can cope with most manifestations of aging - wrinkles, folds, ptosis. Thread lifting evens out the skin texture, tightens the oval, and helps remove various defects. The operation gives immediate results without the need for long-term rehabilitation. Subsequently, an improvement in the effect is observed: the tissues are stimulated to naturally restore to a youthful state.
Product overview
APTOS successfully sells non-absorbable and biodegradable threads for use in surgery and cosmetology. The first option is traditionally made from polypropylene. The classic version is intended for installation in superficial tissues up to the subcutaneous fat layer.
As a result of the operation, the contours of the face are tightened, the blood vessels and nerves remain unaffected. Non-absorbable Aptos materials are made smooth, with notches, in the form of springs. The line includes:
- Aptos Thread;
- Aptos Needle 4/0;
- Aptos Needle 3/0 and 2/0;
- Aptos Needle 2G;
- Aptos Wire;
- Aptos Spring.
Options Tred, Needley 2g are made with notches, the rest have a smooth structure. Non-absorbable Aptos threads are used to correct clearly defined problems. Most often, work is carried out in the area of the nasolabial folds, chin, cheek-zygomatic area, forehead, between the eyebrows, to tighten the oval. Non-absorbable Aptos threads allow you to achieve long-term preservation of the effect (up to 4-5 years). The result can be corrected by tightening the installed suture material.
Aptos absorbable threads are made from caprolac. The products contain L-lactic acid, which provides an additional rejuvenating effect. The materials are completely biocompatible with tissues and dissolve in 3–12 months. The effect persists for up to 2 years. The line includes:
- Aptos Light Lift Thread 2 G;
- Aptos Light Lift Spring;
- Aptos Light Lift Needle 2 G;
- Aptos Light Lift Visage;
- Aptos Light Lift Elegance;
- Aptos Light Lift Body;
- Aptos Light Lift Vitis.
Needley, Trade 2g can reduce the traumatism of the procedure. Threads are considered a modern solution with a long-lasting effect. Spring ensures perfect preservation of facial expressions. The makeup has a pronounced lifting effect.
Elegance is intended for non-surgical reinforcement. The bodysuit is suitable for reliable revitalization and prevention of ptosis. Vitis is a unique technology for combating wrinkles.
Separately, Aptos positions biodegradable Excellence and Nano. Excellence visage soft minimizes the rehabilitation period. Excellence is ideal for active people with the first signs of aging.
The Nano option will do an excellent job of correcting delicate areas with delicate, thin skin: eyelid area, lips, neck.
Preparation for reinforcement
The preparatory stage of the procedure is a preliminary consultation with a doctor. During the examination and conversation, the possibility of carrying out manipulation is clarified. The doctor plans the course of action during the operation and selects the appropriate type of Aptos materials.
At home, before the procedure, it is enough to keep your skin healthy and clean. 1–2 weeks before Aptos implantation surgery, it is recommended to stop taking medications that change blood quality. It is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. Following the principles of a healthy lifestyle before and after the procedure will help minimize the need for rehabilitation.
Installing threads
The introduction of suture material is a minimally invasive operation that does not require the participation of a surgeon. The installation is performed by a cosmetologist under sterile conditions. Before the manipulation, the patient must sign consent for the intervention. The procedure begins by cleansing the skin. Be sure to use an antiseptic. The operation is moderately painful and requires the use of a local anesthetic.
Aptos threads are inserted using a double-edged needle or a blunt cannula (depending on the type of material used). The cosmetologist first marks the puncture sites and draws the guides for the braces. Aptos threads are inserted from the bottom up, tightening deformed tissues to tighten the frame. First, the doctor corrects obvious problems, gradually moving to minor areas.
Important point! The use of aptose materials during surgery is only permissible from new packaging. It is recommended to closely monitor the doctor's actions. This will help avoid possible complications.
The threads installed under the skin are tightened until the desired lifting effect is obtained, and the free ends are cut off. The suture material is held tightly inside, providing soft tissue support. After the operation, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. Using a sterile cooling compress or regenerating cream will help avoid unwanted manifestations.
Setting up the threads takes 20–60 minutes; when treating large areas, it can last up to 2 hours. The cosmetologist examines the treated areas and makes recommendations, the implementation of which will speed up recovery. The cosmetologist sets a date for the follow-up examination. The patient is sent home. It is advisable to rest during the day after surgery.
Photos before and after
Rehabilitation period
The operation of introducing threads is minimally traumatic. Often rehabilitation is conditional. The speed of the recovery process is individual. Performing the manipulation at a young age and following all the doctor’s recommendations will reduce the duration of rehabilitation.
Photo immediately after the procedure
After surgery, it is important to take good care of your skin. Strong tactile influence is excluded. The skin must be regularly cleansed using mild detergents, an antiseptic is used, and individual areas are treated with a regenerating cream. If swelling or bruising occurs, apply cooling compresses.
3 days after administration
Reducing the regeneration period and the absence of undesirable consequences depends on compliance with the restrictions of the recovery period. For 7–14 days exclude:
- any intense effects on the skin (friction, kneading);
- sleeping on your stomach;
- use of decorative cosmetics in places of operation;
- swimming in open waters, pools;
- steaming (washing in hot water, visiting a bathhouse, sauna);
- tanning (exposure to natural, artificial ultraviolet radiation);
- any cosmetic procedures;
- physical stress (fitness, gym, household chores).
For a speedy recovery, the doctor will recommend controlling facial expressions. A simple smile can cause pain and affect the quality of regeneration. Strict restrictions last 1-2 weeks. Then it is allowed to gradually return to normal life.
Saving the result
The effect of installing Aptos threads is noticeable immediately. The skin is tightened and the relief is evened out. Assessing the full picture is hampered by normal postoperative consequences: bruises, swelling. In 1–2 weeks you will be able to enjoy the results.
Depending on the Aptos options chosen, the effect is noticeable for 6–12 months or lasts up to 5 years. The materials inside the fabrics hold up depending on the composition. Resorption of biodegradable options occurs within a year.
In place of the installed thread, dense connective tissue is formed, becoming a natural framework for the skin. Non-absorbable options can be tightened when the result disappears.
After the cosmetologist’s approval, the thread installation procedure can be repeated. The operation is performed after the effect of the previous intervention has disappeared. The procedure is performed no earlier than 3 months after the exposure.
Cost of thread lifting
The price of the operation depends on the cost of materials, the level of payment for the services of the doctor performing the lift. The required number of threads depends on the severity of the problems. It is possible to selectively correct certain areas or perform full reinforcement. The average price of a procedure involving 1 zone ranges from 10–50 thousand rubles.
It is recommended to perform the operation in a beauty salon. It is advisable to contact a well-known clinic that receives positive reviews. It is recommended to first find out the opinions of friends and read patient discussions. A balanced choice of a doctor is the key to a quality result. A cosmetologist must be trained to work with Aptos products. Manipulation is a complex cosmetic intervention and requires knowledge and experience from the doctor. You can get a lift inexpensively if you act as a model at training seminars.
Contraindications
Aptos threads are not installed if:
- complex disorders of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems;
- oncology;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- problems of blood clotting, tissue regeneration.
Exacerbation of chronic diseases or the occurrence of systemic disorders are reasons to reschedule the procedure. The procedure is performed on patients who are in excellent health. Problems from dermatology are excluded.
Consequences
If the operation is performed correctly by the doctor, there are no contraindications, and the patient complies with the restrictions, the occurrence of side effects is minimal. Individual unforeseen reactions are rare.
The occurrence of bruises and swelling is considered normal behavior of the body. There may be pain at the sites where the threads are inserted. The negative consequences include:
- asymmetry;
- unevenness on the skin (depressions, tubercles);
- contouring (surface illumination);
- dysfunction (movement of eyes, mouth, facial expressions).
Failure to maintain sterility results in inflammation. Touching the nerves during surgery can cause numbness. Damage to blood vessels is manifested not only by the formation of bruises, but also by a change in skin color: pallor, cyanosis. This indicates a circulatory disorder in a particular area. Occasionally, skin retractions occur.
A negative consequence is thread breakage. The phenomenon requires complex correction. The doctor will tell you why the thread broke. It’s difficult to say how long it will take to “work on the mistakes.” If you are not satisfied with the result, the material may be removed.
Important! Complications arise as a result of cosmetologist mistakes, failure to comply with training and rehabilitation requirements. To effectively eliminate negative manifestations, you will have to seek the help of a doctor. Correcting errors is a technically complex process.
Advantages and disadvantages
Thread lifting is recognized as an effective, safe, minimally invasive intervention. The procedure allows you to achieve results comparable to the achievements of surgical intervention.
At the same time, the introduction of Aptos threads is faster and easier to tolerate. The procedure does not require a long rehabilitation period.
Patients admit that the disadvantages of the intervention are pain, compared to similar minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. The effect of the procedure does not last long. As a result of low doctor competence, various negative consequences are possible.
Comparison with analogues
Aptos threads are highly competitive. The quality of Russian products meets international requirements. Aptos materials are used by cosmetologists in 48 countries. Russian suture products are respected for their diversity and the possibility of an individual approach to patients to solve different problems.
Doctors perform lifting using different materials. Among cosmetologists, in addition to Aptos, the French Spring Thread, Resorblift, Italian Happy lift, Spanish Silhouette Lift, Silhouette Soft, South Korean mesothreads, Lead Fine Lift, and Japanese Beaute Lift V Line are popular among cosmetologists. Each option has individual advantages. Manufacturers strive to make a unique product that compares favorably with analogues.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors are confident in the high effectiveness of thread lifting. Manipulations are carried out using different threads, but Aptos is the most popular. Domestic suture material allows you to solve various problems and does not cause inconvenience during work.
Cosmetologists often suggest Aptos. The manufacturer's assortment allows for an individual approach to solving problems.
Cosmetologists are confident in the effectiveness of threads. Other non-surgical techniques are rarely used as a counterweight to thread lifting.
Experienced cosmetologists do not strive to perform reinforcement for everyone who applies. Indications are required for the implementation of Aptos.
Cosmetologists understand that Aptos is suitable for solving serious problems. Threads are used separately or in combination with more delicate materials.
Patient reviews
Patients respond positively to Aptos products. The operation gives the expected lifting effect. The face looks toned, becomes younger, and the results are long-lasting. Many patients consider other non-surgical methods to be ineffective. Negative opinions are rare.
The patient is satisfied with the effect of installing the threads.
Patients are confident that the expected result can only be achieved by installing Aptos or similar threads.
Many patients do not consider other non-surgical interventions, only the installation of domestically produced materials.
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The condition of the skin of the face directly shows how old a woman is. Therefore, many people think about doing facial correction, and now there are many ways to rejuvenate the face. One of the newest methods of rejuvenation is lifting using Aptos threads. This procedure is quite new and features an innovative technique for facial rejuvenation.
What are Aptos excellence visage threads?
Aptos threads help to perform a facelift, while trauma is reduced to a minimum, and the threads themselves are absorbable. The threads are made of a biomaterial called caprolac, and due to their structure, they are absorbed in the body in one year.
It is also worth noting that such a lift does not involve skin punctures or surgical intervention. The procedure uses a special tube with a blunt tip, which allows you to move apart the skin tissue without injuring it.
The threads contain acid, which has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. That is, when threads are introduced into the skin, a tightening effect is obtained, and rejuvenation is added to this, since rejuvenating acid gets under the skin.
Such threads are used for certain indications that are caused by age-related changes. For example, dry and sagging skin, wrinkles and deep folds. Of course, the result can be noticeable immediately after the rejuvenation session, but more often than not, the face reacts sharply to any intervention, so at first you can observe swelling and redness. But after a few days, all side effects disappear, and you can see the final result.
Also, aptos threads are aimed at the fact that over time the result only improves, and the skin rejuvenates throughout the year.
The advantage of these threads is that they only need one puncture to insert them into the skin, unlike biorevitalization. And after it there are no traces left on the skin.
The rejuvenation procedure is available to both women and men, but the only restriction is age from 25 years. It is also worth noting that after the procedure you need a lot of time to recover, since in the first weeks it will be difficult to even go outside.
Aptos excellence thread types
There are several types of absorbable threads for reinforcing facial skin. The aptos excellence series has three varieties, each of which is aimed at solving different age-related changes.
Visage - threads that have resorption properties, and have special notches that are arranged in a spiral opposite each other.
Elegance is a biothread that is designed to reinforce skin tissue without surgical intervention. It also has absorption properties.
Body - special threads that can reinforce fabrics at the 3D level. They have notches and can also dissolve.
Taking into account all the facts, we can conclude that these threads are aimed at a result that can be compared with surgical intervention, and in their ease of use they are similar to the biorevitalization procedure.
Possible complications after the procedure
It is worth thinking about the fact that even one puncture of the skin to insert threads can cause some complications, because everyone’s skin is different, and rejection of a foreign substance may occur. All these risks are reduced to a minimum, but they exist. Before any rejuvenation procedure, you must be examined by a doctor and consult with specialists about your skin.
It is imperative to pay attention to possible consequences, because in this case it is impossible to say with complete confidence that the procedure will go smoothly and without consequences. In this matter, the qualifications of the doctor who will carry out the reinforcement of subcutaneous tissues play an important role. After all, the entire result of the procedure depends on what practical experience the doctor has.
Reading women's reviews about the procedure with biothreads, it should be noted that the majority of female representatives do not dare to take this step, but the desire is there.
Reviews of lifting with Aptos excellence visage threads
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