Aptos Global has reached a new milestone: its thread lifting treatment has been officially approved by Hong Kong Public Hospitals as a solution for fu...
The APTOS Innovation Power: The Future of Aesthetic Medicine Summit was successfully held in Shanghai, bringing together globally renowned experts in...
Abstract Background: This study evaluates the efficacy of reverse and antegrade thread lifting vectors in conjunction with thread selection for correc...
Abstract Introduction: Eyebrow lifting with a temporal approach is an increasingly widespread technique. Many surgical procedures are described, but t...
Abstract Chronic paralysis of the facial nerve leads to degenerative facial muscle and surrounding soft tissue alterations on the involved side, makin...
Abstract: Facial lifting with polydioxanone barbed threads has been widely used in aesthetic treatment for years. However, gravity resists the thread...
Abstract: Thread lifting involves the use of slender materials, reminiscent of threads, for aesthetic procedures. These materials are distinct from tr...
Abstract: Introduction: Gold threads became widely used in esthetic surgery in the early 1990s. Produced in Spain, these threads consisted of a gold t...
Abstract: Surgical ligatures are a critical component of any surgical procedure since they are the device that provides immediate post-surgical tissue...
Abstract: Nasolabial angle is commonly used to assess the soft tissue profile of the subnasal region. The aim of this retrospective study was to evalu...
Abstract Advances in plastic surgery have included a shift toward less invasive procedures. To improve outcomes and avoid incisional surgery, numerous...
T hread lifting” is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that is becoming increasingly popular internationally [1-3]. Threads are surgical suture...
Abstract Background: The thread-lifts have been popularized because they ofered minimally invasive procedures of facial rejuvenation, but not evaluate...
Abstract Background: Collagen and elastin play a crucial role in skin traction; their deterioration contributes to causing skin sagging and laxity wit...
This manuscript updates the readership on a noninvasive surgical technique for neck rejuvenation by placing a percutaneous neck suspension suture with...
Abstract Background: In the present report, an innovative alternative approach for rhytidoplasty is described. Rhytidoplasty Through Minimal Incisions...
1 e Conversationalist Club, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai’an, Shandong 271036...
Introduction: Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a scarring alopecia characterized by progressive recession of the frontotemporal hairline. Current t...
Résumé Le traitement de la ptose ou du relâchement cutané au niveau du visage évolue progressivement depuis une solution purement chirurgicale vers de...
METHODS: A 3D surgical model was established by creating a 3D printed skull covered with elastic cloth. 10 plastic surgery residents enrolled in the s...
Facial aesthetic procedures have become increasingly popular and complex, making knowledge of facial anatomy crucial for achieving desired outcomes wi...
Abstract Bioabsorbable barbed suspension double-needle threads have recently been thrust into the limelight as a minimally invasive alternative for sk...
ntroduction Nowadays, aesthetic surgery is facing new topics: the worldwide aging of the population, the rising request for looking younger, and the p...
Introduction: In the last thirty years, various techniques of face-lifting have been developed. Many of these operations require a long recovery. With...
RESUMEN La utilización de hilos en medicina estética es una práctica que viene utilizándose tanto anivel facial como corporal desde 1956, cuando Buttk...
Introduction Sutures can be classifi ed into different groups depending on their origin (natural or synthetic), their structure (monofi lament or brai...
Abstract None of brow lift techniques are completely satisfactory because of their limited effectiveness, lack of longevity, and potential complicatio...
Temporal Technique: Using a 3cm incision in the temporal hairline, a KH needle ( Khawaja-Hernandez needle 9 cm long , 1mm broad at the eye, tapering t...
Introduction: Threads in facial surgery have been used extensively 1,2 . The authors describe a simplified technique of hymenoplasty, vaginal tighteni...
Introduction Thread lifting of the facial soft tissues without undermining has earned a controversial reputation.1 This may be due to the overly enthu...
Barbed sutures inserted by closed technique offer temporary improvement to patients seeking facial rejuvenation. The supposed advantages of barbed sut...
The expansion of aesthetic plastic surgery in the last 2 decades has been a combination of invasive and noninvasive procedures. In the past 10 years,...
Introduction1 In the context of thread lifting, the term “thread” denotes a material that is thin, slender, and fine. This terminology carries connota...
La utilización de hilos en medicina estética es una práctica que viene desarrollándose desde 1955 cuando Buttkewitz publica una corrección para el pli...
Several authors have described the use of “thread lifting” using permanent suture material and stable fixation for facial rejuvenation. Threads used f...
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination programs in Europe began in December 2020, and as the number of vaccinated people increase...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Asian patients often seek to address lower facial aging through clinical interventions that increase anterior projection and ja...
1. Introduction Autoimmune diseases (AITD) of the thyroid gland—hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism—mainly occur in areas without iodine deficiency, in...
Abstract Embedding thread lift rhytidectomy, also known as “thread lifting” in China, with the natures of simple operation, less trauma and quick reco...
The last two decades (1999-2021) can be regarded as ‘‘the era’’ for non-surgical facial rejuvenation by threadlifting. In that time we have seen the r...
INTRODUCTION Thread lifting technology is a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation technology that can minimize postoperative recovery period and scar from t...
Abstract Bioabsorbable barbed suspension double-needle threads have recently been thrust into the limelight as a minimally invasive alternative for sk...
Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medi...
1 | INTRODUCTION Facial aging is a dynamic process involving dramatic changes in different structures of the face,1,2 including skin, soft tissues, an...
INTRODUCTION In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for a younger, more attractive appearance as individuals have experienced aging.1 It...
Abstract Background: In continued interest to develop and refine minimally invasive procedures, recent publications reported a scarless approach in br...
1 | INTRODUCTION Skin has an intact epidermis with layers that acts as a solid barrier to outside influences. It is composed of abundant components su...
Introduction In current medicine there is an unlimited portfolio of diagnostics tools and therapeutic modalities to treat various conditions. The util...
BACKGROUND In the past 5 years, several absorbable sutures for use in minimally invasive suture lifts have appeared on the market. These newer sutures...
Background: Face-lifting procedures are often performed to hide the effects of aging. Thread-lifting, a minimally invasive technique for the correctio...
Background Most women consider an oval-shaped face to be youthful and beautiful. In recent years, demand has grown for surgical procedures with a shor...
РЕЗЮМЕ В настоящее время у практикующих врачей в эстетической медицине появляется все больше возможностей для гармонизации лица пациентов с максимальн...
INTRODUCTION Barbed threads have a structure in which barbs are attached to monofilament suture threads. The barbs are caught by fibers within tissues...
Since the introduction of thread-lift sutures, its application has gradually spread among many cosmetic medical specialists (such as plastic surgeons...
Abstract Introduction: The increased interest in minimally-invasive treatments, such as the thread lifting, with lower risk of complications, minimum...
INTRODUCTION As facial aging progresses, soft tissue ptosis occurs in every part of the face due to gravitational effects. Particularly in the case of...
RESUMO O lifting facial por fios é uma técnica minimamente invasiva que permite efeito de suspensão da pele rápido, com incisões mínimas e poucos efei...
Introduction The idea of lifting sagged faces noninvasively using medical threads is not novel. Serdev has been using elastic threads made of polycapr...
RESUMO O lifting facial por fios é uma técnica minimamente invasiva que permite um efeito lifting rápido, com incisões mínimas e pouco efeitos adverso...
Abstract Purpose The superficial temporal artery (STA) is one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery; STA pseudoaneurysms are uncommo...
The practice of modern facial plastic surgery began more than 100 years ago.1 Otolaryngologists who believed in treating physical defects that caused...
DESCRIPTION An immunocompetent 33-year-old woman presented to the Gold Coast Hospital, Australia, with an 8× 6-cm abscess of the right cheek, having h...
Abstract Background: Silhouette Sutures (Kolster Methods, Inc., Corona, CA) exhibit different biological characteristics at various time points after...
Level of Evidence V This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medi...
La medicina estética es la rama de la medicina que privilegia la relación entre la salud y la belleza con un abordaje terapéutico clínico1 . Estas VII...
in its size is usually a consequence of malignant change, or inflammation. We report a case of a 48-year-old male presenting with a recently enlarged...
Sir: I n recent years, minimally invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation have become more popular. In 2012, the official statistics of the America...
Lower eyelid malposition is the most common complication after lower eyelid blepharoplasty.1 Traditional reconstructive techniques involve relatively...
Для оценки свойств и эффективности нитей Aptos было проведено исследование на трупном материале: введение нитей в ткани лица; послойная диссекция труп...
Для оценки безопасности и эффективности проведения нитевого лифтинга в средней трети лица и ментальной зоне была проведена исследовательская работа на...
Abstract Facial soft tissue lifting with subdermal sutures has a significant attraction for physician and patient alike. The case report describes a 4...
Since the earliest reports of surgical facial rejuvenation by Miller and Kolle,1,2 physicians have searched for more durable and less invasive means o...
INTRODUCTION As we age, our facial support structure weakens, and we lose facial fat. The affected areas generally include the cheeks, the eyebrows an...
Abstract The APTOS threading procedure is a relatively new method in antifacial ptosis surgery. The reported cases present a small percentage of minor...
Introduction The earliest recorded contributions to the field of facial plastic surgery come from ancient Egypt and India over 2500 years ago. In 1901...
GUIDELINES Letters to the Editor and Viewpoints are welcome. Letters to the Editor discuss material recently published in the Journal. Letters will ha...
BACKGROUND. In our practice, the use of dented polypropylene suture has become a very simple, conservative, and effective procedure for lifting flabby...
BACKGROUND. The improvement in and rejuvenation of facial features through the array of facioplasty techniques currently available remains intimately...
Self-retaining barbed sutures, innovations for nonsurgical facial and neck rejuvenation, are currently available as short APTOS threads or long WOFFLE...
New Scientific Publication Alert!We’re proud to announce that our latest research article has been published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.Ti...
Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze for AMARTAIn the heart of Imereti region, Georgia, a remarkable story began with Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze, a visionary whose jour...
Because glowing skin doesn’t start at the vanity it starts at the table.When we talk about skin health, most people jump straight to skincare routines...
Aptos Wins Big at AMWC Awards 2025: Honored for Innovation, Excellence, and ImpactDouble the wins, double the impact.Aptos is proud to announce a rema...
NAMICA by APTOS Wins Innovation Award at Pearls of Aesthetic Dermatology 2025We are proud to announce that NAMICA Technology, the latest breakthrough...
Dr. George Sulamanidze for AMARTADr. George Sulamanidze's approach to aesthetic medicine is rooted in the belief that beauty should enhance, not alter...
Winter is creeping in, and while we’re layering up in cashmere and sipping on spiced lattes, our skin deserves the same luxe protection. Cold winds, d...
Forget the fad diets and overcomplicated food rules!healthy eating is all about balance, variety, and mindful choices. The way we nourish ourselves ha...
Beauty is not just a matter of preference—it’s a reflection of environment, evolution, and cultural adaptation. From the humidity of tropical regions...
The wait is over—our final agenda for IMCAS 2025 is now available! Join us for an incredible journey into the future of aesthetic medicine, guided by...
Interview: Konstantin Sulamanidze for AMARTABy Tea Adeishvili...After the third attempt, he eventually managed to find time and agreed on an interview...
Hyaluronic acid - the name might sound straight out of a chemistry textbook, but in the world of beauty and aesthetics, it’s nothing short of a supers...
Repositioning the Lower Eyelid after Facial Palsy with Facial Suspension Threads:A Retrospective Clinical Evaluation and Anatomical StudyWe are excite...
In a world full of unique personalities, every face tells a different story.Every person is born a genius, we manifest it in all directions. We manife...
The highly anticipated IMCAS World Congress is just around the corner, and APTOS is thrilled to announce its enthusiastic participation. As always, we...
In a world that often tries to fit everyone into a mold, celebrating what makes each of us different has never been more important. It’s a space for s...
Join us at the Aptos Satellite Session on January 31 in Room Regency 5+6 for an exclusive opportunity to learn from over 20 Aptos Trainers. Dive into...
Elevate your aesthetic medicine practice with the Master of Aptos training on December 9-10 in Tbilisi, Georgia—a hands-on learning experience in the...
We are thrilled to announce the APTOS Satellite Session at the upcoming IMCAS 2025 Congress in Paris! As a leading event in the field of aesthetic med...
On October 7, 2024, the doors of Aptos Manufactory will open for a truly historic event in the world of aesthetic medicine. Aptos inventors, Dr. Marle...
As the global stage for aesthetic medicine continues to evolve, we are thrilled to invite you to become part of IMCAS 2025, one of the most prestigiou...
In honor of Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze's 77th birthday, we are excited to announce a special event that promises to elevate the field of aesthetic medicin...
We are immensely proud to present the outstanding Assemblée, a grand and celebratory event planned for this Fall in the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia. Thi...
Exclusive Offer: Early Bird Price for Aptos Unique Course x Paris Fashion Week!Don’t miss out on this Exclusive Opportunity! We’re offering a special...
Unprecedented Opportunity: Join Unique Experience with Aptos x Paris Fashion Week!Location: Paris, France (City of love and fashion)Paris, the undispu...
A Two-Day Celebration and Training Experience with Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze on His 77th Birthday!We at Aptos are thrilled to commemorate a monumental mi...
In the ever-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, the Aptos Rewards Program offers an exciting opportunity to achieve professional growth and recognit...
George Sulamanidze, Lamzira Ebralidze, and Tamara Beshidze describe the lasting effects of the Visage Excellence Method in midface tissue suspension i...
New Article Published by Dr. Phoebe Kar Wai LamBackground: Overlooked compensatory brow ptosis can lead to patients dissatisfaction and poor surgical...
The highly anticipated IMCAS World Congress is just around the corner, and APTOS is thrilled to announce its enthusiastic participation. As always, we...
As we approach year 2024, new objectives knock on our doors, prompting a proud review of the past year's activities. Despite challenges, Aptos has con...
New Year, New Beginnings with Aptos!We’re excited to announce the launch of our festive contest exclusively for licensed doctors where 10 winners will...
In today's world, where fossil fuels emit harmful gases, polluting the air and contributing to climate change, green energy policies offer the sole vi...
In the ever-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, Aptos Threads have emerged as a pioneering force, revolutionizing the industry with its innovative b...
ქართული ბრენდის კიდევ ერთი წარმატება საერთაშორისო ასპარეზზე - ესთეტიკური მედიცინის ლიდერი Aptos მალე ბრაზილიურ ბაზარზე იქნება წარმოდგენილი. კომპანია დ...
Introducing NAMICA technology – the innovation that promises to set a new standard for excellence and longevity in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.Hya...
Facial thread lifting is a highly demanded procedure in esthetic clinics worldwide. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the clinical ef...
Background: Nose thread lifting is a relatively recent technique. It offers a chance to approach nose morphology defects without turning to surgery to...
Background Measuring satisfaction with aesthetic treatment and health related quality of life of patients has become one of the indicators of the succ...
The new article on "Thread Lifting of the Jawline: A Pilot Study for Quantitative Evaluation" is presented in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic S...
'Sarah's jawline is significantly stronger than in previous images so I wouldn't be surprised if she said that she'd had some sort of cosmetic interve...
Read the new article "Outcomes in thread lift for face, neck, and nose. A prospective chart review study with Aptos" by Samad Rezaee Khiabanloo MD, Re...
Plastic surgeons and Aptos methods` inventors Dr. Marlen, George and Konstantin Sulamanidze`s are sharing the methods and results of their experience...
Don't miss out on the September/October 2020 issue of PRIME Journal!Read the new article about Hyaluronic Acid Threads for Skin Improvement.Alberto Di...
Regardless of the size of the ear, the term “Prominent Ears”means a birth defect in which the ears stick out enoughto appear abnormal. Also, the termi...
Worldwide fashion, beauty and lifestyle portal Buro has interviewed Aptos certified trainer Dr Alice Prethima Michael, Managing Medical Physician, CEO...
The document consists of an on-lable guide of Aptos thread lifting methods.Contents:The history of thread lifting........................................
According to DailyMail.co.uk queries relating to rhinoplasty - surgery that changes the shape of the nose - were most popular cosmetic surgery search...
AbstractEarly signs of aging of facial skin results from elastic tissue and collagen degradation, causing fine-to-deep wrinkles formation. Various mod...
AbstractFor many patients, it is important to improve skin quality and to appear younger. Many aesthetic treatment methods are used for this purpose....
BackgroundAbsorbable threads represent one of the most exciting breakthroughs in aesthetic medicine. The innovative composition of absorbable poly-L-l...
AbstractThe aesthetic manifestations of the aging process in the cheekbone, cheek and infraorbital areas are especially concerning for patients, so re...
Jaw and Neck Contouring Combining Procedures for Ultimate Beauty Effect with Threads and Calcium HydroxyapatiteResearch Article in the International J...
We are honored to inform you that the scientific article by Dr. George Sulamanidze, Dr. Albina Kajaia and Dr. Dmitry Nikishin Effectiveness of using P...
Midface Thread Lifting: Method of Internal SuturingM.A. Sulamanidze, G.M. Sulamanidze and C.M. SulamanidzeIntroductionThe past two decades have seen r...
Abstract The thread-lifting procedure is gaining popularity all over the globe. It is a mini-invasive, rejuvenate procedure with a short downtime. Aes...
Face lift hitherto had been a complicated and elaborate procedure. The introduction of threads to lift skin has been a major advance in lifting saggin...
IntroductionThe technology of face rejuvenation with the use of polylactic acid absorbable threads, which appeared a few years ago, has become a follo...
Marlen Sulamanidze/ MD, Georgi Sulamanidze/MDThe process of facial aging is manifested as uneven ptosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues located a...
Background. Facial aging leads to loss of structural integrity. objective. To develop a means of supporting ptotic facial tissue without facelifting.M...
PrefaceThe history of thread lifting starting from 1996. The first devices and methods invented by Dr Marlen Sulamanidze were intended to simplify sur...
Protocol for jawline correction and removal of excess, saggy skin in the submandibular area by using thread-lift techniques.Preliminary stage The Mezo...
Dr Albina Kajaia shares her personal experience of using polylactic acid threads and advises the best methods for application.After the arrival of sur...
Thread method of rejuvenation has become extremely popular all over the world nowadays. And its popularity continues to grow every day. How to attain...
SAFETY OF ABSORBABLE THREADS, MADE OF POLYLACTIC ACID IN COMBINATION WITH CAPROLACTONE, IN AGE-RELATED CHANGES OF THE SKINAbstract The goals of this c...
Since the early 1990’s, surgeons have been evaluating new surgical techniques for lifting the cheeks and jowls. After the arrival of thread-lift tech...
Dr. Albina Kajaia takes us through a combined approach to facial ageing using Aptos threads, platelet rich plasma, dermal fillers and botulinum toxins...
M. Sulamanidze*, R. Adamyan, I. Gulyaev, K. Sulamanidze, G. SulamanidzeDepartment of Clinic of plastic and aesthetic surgery TotalCharm, Moscow, Georg...
Dear colleagues!Aptos Scientific department presents recommendations for the types of articles to be published. We hope, this will help you understand...
What you need to know about the non-surgical treatmentIf you are looking for a non-surgical way to get younger look again, then fastest-growing anti-a...
Excellence Method – absorbable thread with barbs for lifting and armouring.Visage is new dawn for minimally invasive aesthetic medicine. The threads h...
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