• Mild to moderate signs of ptosis of the skin
• loss of tissue volume
• development of fine lines and wrinkles
• sagging eyebrows
• a relaxed / sagging mid-facial appearance
• thinning of the lips
• prominence of the jaw
• slight bags under the eyes or on the neck
• patients with some relapse from a previous procedure such as a facelift or neck lift
• facial asymmetry
• skin dehydration
Contraindications:
• Allergy to plastic, biomaterial, permanent fillers
• Active acne or skin infection
• Keloid predisposition
• Auto-immune diseases: scleroderma, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, etc.
• Anti-coagulant medication: coumarin & heparin (aspirin)
• Haemophilia
• Hypertension, stages 2 and 3
• Severe diseases
• Collagenosis
• Neurological and mental disorders
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding
• Malignancy/Chemotherapy
• Hepatitis B & C, HIV
• Porphyria
• Previously implanted permanent fillers
Advantages of APTOS thread lift:
• Double action: lifting and rejuvenation
• Minimally invasive procedure performed under the local anesthesia
• Takes about 15 - 20 minutes
• Immediately evident results
• Minimum of downtime
• New collagen growth and increased microcirculation
• Long-term effect (1,5-5 years depending on thread composition)