Mesothreads and Aptos threads: the power of technology

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When you come to us, you can count on a high level of cosmetic services and maximum efficiency and safety of all procedures .
The Center's specialists have undergone multi-stage training in working with biothreads and have all the necessary diplomas and certificates.
The materials used in the work have been repeatedly tested and tested , purchased from reliable suppliers and stored in the right conditions .
The problem of each patient in our center is treated with maximum concern - we do not prescribe unnecessary procedures and always give recommendations that will help solve your particular problem, without unnecessary procedures and “universal” solutions.
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Mesothreads and Aptos threads: what is the difference?

Mesothreads based on the surgical suture material polydioxanone were developed by Korean doctors. And Aptos threads, created from caprolactone containing L-lactic acid, are the brainchild of Russian-Georgian specialists. Both threads have been successfully used for a long time to correct the shape of the face and restore the skin, but the lifespan of the threads is different. Threadlifting performed using mesothreads guarantees results for up to 1–1.5 years. The effect of using Aptos threads lasts slightly longer - up to 2 years when using biodegradable threads, and up to 5 years when using surgical ones. There are a number of other differences, particularly in price. Like other medical interventions, the introduction of any of these bioreinforcement materials is possible only after consultation with a specialist. During the consultation, the doctor will help you choose the best option, taking into account all factors.

Facelift with Aptos threads - is the effect possible?

According to the authors of the technique, face lifting with Aptos threads can be performed with both absorbable (polylactic) and non-absorbable (polypropylene) threads.

At the age of 25-35 years , depending on the condition of the skin, plastic surgeons recommend bioreinforcement of the soft tissues of the face with a slight lifting effect with absorbable Aptos threads, which

prevents sagging (ptosis) of tissues
pulls up slightly
will rejuvenate the contours and skin of the face.

At 35-45 years old, you can combine these 2 types of threads:

in the middle and upper part of the face, apply polylactic
and in the lower third - polypropylene threads.

After 50 years

pronounced “bulldog cheeks” or jowls,
drooping double chin with a lot of soft tissue

will require non-absorbable threads to maintain the oval contour of the face.

By the way, if the double chin is reinforced by adipose tissue, then it is necessary to perform liposuction first, otherwise the effect will be minimal or reduced to zero.

The effect of absorbable Aptos threads usually lasts about 2 years , non-absorbable - 5 .

Many negative reviews are also associated with high expectations: if I put on Aptos threads I will become 20 years younger or stay young forever. Judging by an interview with Sulamanidze M.A., the woman who, at 42 years old, had her first facelift with Aptos threads, repeated this facelift procedure three times over 10 years with different types of threads, adding them to different areas of her “calling card”.

In addition, after 2-2.5 months she received botulinum toxin injections and contouring (leveling the surface of the face with fillers with hyaluronic acid).

Therefore, with all the effectiveness of the Aptos technique, there is no limit to perfection - you will have to visit a cosmetologist as regularly as before.

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Advantages of mesothreads and Aptos threads

The threads activate the production of your own collagen and help smooth out the skin layers.
Special notches provide a strong frame and do not allow the threads to “move out”.
The procedure is atraumatic due to the technique of insertion through cannulas.
Violations of facial expressions and blood supply to the skin are excluded.
The threads cannot be seen under the skin with the naked eye.
It is possible to model tissue in any problem area of the face and décolleté.
Reinforcement with Aptos threads and mesothreads guarantees a quick result, noticeable immediately after the procedure.
Thread reinforcement by a professional means a high level of safety and a low likelihood of complications.
The skin smoothing effect will be noticeable immediately after the procedure, and the maximum result will reach 30–45 days after the procedure.

Aptos is always better than mesothreads.

In reality they have different indications. Mesothreads are more suitable up to 40 years old. They are designed to prevent skin aging and eliminate the first signs of aging. Their smooth structure does not allow for tightening. On the other hand, they improve hydration and increase collagen content. The skin becomes more elastic and this explains the insignificant lifting effect. But after 40–45 years it becomes less and less noticeable. Such thread lifting cannot eliminate folds and sagging skin.

Aptos threads are intended for people over 40 years of age. They are covered with notches that fix them well in the dermis. After this, the doctor tightens them, thanks to which a pronounced lifting effect is achieved. With their help, you can correct the oval of the face, cheekbones, remove jowls, double chin, correct nasolabial folds, drooping cheeks and other folds and ptoses, raise eyebrows, and the corners of the mouth.

Introduction of mesothreads and Aptos threads

Threadlifting with mesothreads and Aptos threads is performed according to the same scheme, which is preceded by a doctor’s examination. After the consultation, the specialist identifies problem areas and marks the places where the threads are inserted. For people with a low pain threshold, the doctor may offer local anesthesia.

The next stage is the beginning of setting the threads. Micro-punctures are made in the skin, where a cannula or needle with material is inserted. Next, following strictly outlined lines, the needle goes to the surface of the tissue, leaving biothread in the thickness of the skin. After installing mesothreads and Aptos, the punctures are treated with an antiseptic, and cold can be applied for 15-20 minutes to prevent complications.

The time of the procedure depends on the location of the correction. Thus, lifting and shaping the face contour can take up to 1.5 hours, and eliminating wrinkles of the nasolabial triangle will take no more than 30 minutes.

Aptos Surgical

Aptos Surgical is a non-absorbable suture
for use by plastic surgeons. The method is recommended for patients over 45 years of age with pronounced signs of age-related changes. The threads are introduced subcutaneously using a special guide needle through pinpoint punctures of the skin or minimal incisions up to 0.5 cm. The safety of Aptos products is due to the use of classic medical suture material - polypropylene, which has been used in surgery for more than 50 years.

Aptos Surgical Series

includes the following products:

Aptos Thread: knurled polypropylene thread.
Aptos Needle 4/0: a double-edged needle with a polypropylene thread without notches allows you to correct the cheek-zygomatic area and chin.
Aptos Needle 3/0 and 2/0: a double-edged needle with a polypropylene thread without notches used for correction of the submental area, earlobe, “hammock”, as well as for breast lift.
Aptos Needle 2G: double-edged needle with notched polypropylene thread. They are used to correct the eyebrow area, cheek-zygomatic area, mental and submental areas.
Aptos Wire: wire scalpel for the correction of severe wrinkles and folds, such as those on the forehead, chin and neck, glabellar lines, nasolabial folds, as well as uneven skin and subcutaneous tissues of the face and body.
Aptos Spring: thread spring made of polypropylene

How to prepare for the procedure? Recovery period

Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications. Two weeks before bioreinforcement and for two weeks after, you should refrain from serious physical activity, visiting the solarium and sauna. The day before you should not drink alcohol, coffee, strong tea or nicotine.

During the first three days of thread lifting, you should not use cosmetics or sleep on your stomach. It is also necessary to avoid overly active facial expressions.

The use of mesothreads and Aptos threads is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, people with blood clotting diseases, patients during exacerbation of chronic diseases and on critical days.

Indications for thread body lifting

loose, atonic skin (inner thighs, arms, buttocks);
excess skin (fat pads) in the buttocks area, so-called. banana roll;
cellulite on the buttocks;
breast ptosis;
“apron” on the stomach;
folds in the knee area;
folds and creases on the neck and décolleté.

Thread body lifting is a technique at the intersection of aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery. And only doctors, and those with special professional training and knowledge, can perform implantation. GMTClinic successfully performs thread lifting of the neck and décolleté, buttocks and abdomen, inner thighs, as well as arms and shoulders safely, professionally, and effectively. In addition to instantly tightening and reducing tissue, thread lifting helps rejuvenate and improve the condition of the skin day after day. A reliable frame of connective tissue will be formed in the thread management area and the natural production of collagen and elastin will begin, which together will give an impressive effect of non-surgical rejuvenation!

For body lifting, GMTClinic doctors use threads with a high degree of safety and reliability, with proven results. Threads are ranked: by material (caprolactan, polydioxanone, etc.), profile (smooth, double, notched, etc.), implantation method (cannulas, needles) and duration of effect. The final choice in favor of certain threads is made by the doctor, based on the individual characteristics of the patient and the objectives of implantation. Thus, with severe ptosis and a large volume of correction, as a rule, threads with notches are used, and for reinforcement, i.e. prevention of tissue entanglement in patients over 20 years of age - smooth threads.

For thread body lifting, GMTClinic uses threads from trusted manufacturers Tightening Thread, Beaute'lift V LINE and Lead Fine Lift, Aptos.

Tightening Thread – polyodixoanone threads. This hypoallergenic material is completely compatible with our body. Suitable for those with thin and sensitive skin. The safety of Tightening Thread is also supported by the fact that they were originally used in surgical ophthalmology. The effect of implantation is visible immediately and is maximally manifested after a couple of weeks, when the swelling after the procedure subsides. Tightening Thread dissolve within 9 months, and in their place a naturally formed collagen framework is formed, which supports the skin, preventing ptosis for up to 2 years.

Beaute ' lift V LINE and LeadFineLift are premium threads and also consist of sterile and hypoallergenic polydioxanone, which breaks down into water and carbon dioxide in 6-8 months, triggering cell renewal and the formation of a natural collagen framework that does not allow the skin to sag. On average, thread placement takes only half an hour, and the results last for one and a half years or more.

Aptos threads have been successfully used in aesthetic medicine all over the world for decades. In fact, this is an intermediate option between non-surgical and surgical lifting, an ideal solution for the prevention of ptosis and correction of existing problems, starting from the age of 30. The threads are made from materials Ꜫ-caprolactone and L-lactide that are compatible with the human body, and therefore do not cause allergies. The effect of installing threads lasts up to 2 years. Using Aptos threads, GMTClinic doctors successfully strengthen and tighten tissue in the upper arms, above the knees, in the abdominal area, and on the inner thighs.

Related procedures

Along with the introduction of mesothreads and Aptos, it is recommended to carry out other cosmetic procedures to ensure a comprehensive effect. Radiofrequency lifting, biorevitalization, mesotherapy, and botulinum therapy go well with thread correction.

Aptos Nano

Aptos Nano

–
a new series of delicate
Aptos thread rejuvenation methods that can smooth out wrinkles even on very thin skin. Nano technologies are created specifically for the aesthetic correction of sensitive areas such as the eyebrow area, eyelids, areas around the eyes and around the lips.

For Nano methods, structural threads are used - twisted and spiral. Thanks to their design features, they gently push the skin, straightening it and making wrinkles disappear. In this case, no traces of correction remain, and the natural mobility of the skin is completely preserved.

Threads for Aptos Nano are made from surgical suture material caprolac and L-lactic acid, which has a mesotherapeutic effect. While the installed thread is dissolving, microdoses of L-lactic acid enter the correction area, stimulating the formation of young connective tissue. It is she who takes on the supporting function after the thread frame is completely dissolved. Thus, the Aptos Nano method provides a double rejuvenation effect: long-term lifting, noticeable immediately after the procedure, and tissue renewal that lasts while the threads are in the body.

Features of Aptos Nano threads

Suitable for even the most delicate areas
100% biocompatible with body tissues
2.5 times thinner than other Aptos threads
Instantly give the desired result

How much does the procedure cost?

The price for the procedure for introducing mesothreads and Aptos threads consists of a number of factors. These include the level of the specialist, the type of threads and the amount of material used, the correction area and other components. The doctors of our center will calculate the specific amount for you during the consultation.

Discover the possibilities for the most youthful and toned face, neck, and décolleté. Call the phone number listed on the website, or fill out an online application and schedule a consultation with our specialists.

If mesothreads or Aptos threads, then definitely go to GMTClinic!

Aptos Light Lift

Aptos Light Lift is a series of bioabsorbable threads
created from caprolactone, a material that is completely eliminated from the body after 360 days. Thanks to its unique structure with microscopic notches, the thread is securely fixed in soft tissues and forms a strong supporting frame.

Aptos Light Lift Thread 2 G: Absorbable caprolac suture with notches attached to twin needles. The originality of double needles lies in the fact that they are fastened to each other with a temporary connection, which allows you to make only one puncture for their insertion. This ensures the least trauma with a high level of procedure efficiency.
Aptos Light Lift Spring: absorbable caprolac suture with springs attached to a guide needle. The method allows you to pull up areas of soft tissue, while thread-springs are included in the work of facial muscles and do not change facial expression.
Aptos Light Lift Needle 2 G: double-edged needles with absorbable caprolac thread with notches.
Aptos Light Lift Visage: this is an absorbable biofilament with notches that are arranged in a spiral against each other, with each notch “looking” in the opposite direction from the previous one, which gives strong fixation and pronounced lifting.
Aptos Light Lift Elegance: absorbable biofilament with notches for soft tissue reinforcement. This is a first-of-its-kind non-surgical procedure that reinforces soft tissue without displacing it, effectively correcting age-related changes in the face and skin.
Aptos Light Lift Body: This is an absorbable biothread with notches for revitalization, which is created specifically for the body, taking into account the structure of the skin and subcutaneous structures. The use of a long thread (20 cm) with notches allows for 3D reinforcement of those areas of the body where tissue weakness is observed or ptosis prevention is needed.
Aptos Light Lift Vitis: two smooth woven absorbable caprolac threads placed inside a thin needle. After installation under the skin, the threads begin to unravel, due to which its structure increases in volume, pushing out wrinkles from the inside.
Aptos Light Lift Spring miniature: absorbable thread-springs made of caprolac. After being installed under the skin, these threads follow its movements, completely preserving facial expressions.

Possible complications after biorming with Aptos threads

Despite numerous assurances on the Internet that this procedure is low-traumatic, in many cases there is no guarantee that there will be no serious complications. They are associated both with the individual characteristics of the patient, and the professionalism of the doctor, and the quality of the fibers used. Basically, these are the following complications:

Inflammation and suppuration of the threads, in such cases antibiotics are prescribed; if there is no result, the threads must be removed.

Exposing the ends of the fibers on the surface of the skin is observed in 10% of cases. Mainly typical for patients with thin skin and active facial expressions. The problem can be solved by carefully trimming the ends.

Asymmetry and hypercorrection of the face, migration, thread breakage. Basically, such complications are typical when using polypropylene threads (Aptos Thread method), which are used to fix loose skin, when all the threads are inserted into one puncture and distributed along the contour. In other cases, such complications were not observed.

Dysfunction of facial muscles and changes in skin sensitivity. Most often, the problem is solved by removing Aptos threads.

Inflammatory process at the sites of insertion of fibers, followed by suppuration, dysfunction of the parotid duct with saliva gland.

Visualization of Aptos threads. Again, it is observed during facial movements in patients with thin skin, or in cases where the threads are inserted close to the surface of the skin and resemble blood vessels. This visual effect disappears after two to three months, when the fiber is overgrown with connective tissue.

Persistent facial asymmetries. Such problems are identified in 12-15% of cases and are solved through manual modeling. Based on necessity, they are either tightened or weakened.

Changes in skin texture. The problem can also be solved through manual adjustment. In addition, a dermatocosmetologist may prescribe additional procedures such as contouring or botulinum therapy.

A long process of inflammation, infection and suppuration of the tissue around the threads. As a rule, in such cases the threads are also removed. In medical practice, there is a case of chronic inflammation of skin tissue that lasted about 16 weeks; as a result, the threads had to be removed.

Hypercorrection. Occurs in 9-10 cases, mainly during bioreinforcement of the brow ridges, and is also corrected manually.

Subcutaneous hemorrhages. Occur when the vessels are touched or located too close to the surface of the skin.

Postoperative pain. Anesthetic drugs are prescribed.

Loosening of Aptos threads. This problem requires correction three months after the introduction of threads.

Despite the whole list of consequences, they can be avoided. An important factor in this case is the correct choice of clinic and qualifications of the doctor, where all conditions for the procedure will be met, as well as the use of only registered licensed samples of suture material, with an official certificate from Roszdravnadzor.

An important condition is the serious approach of the patient himself: a thorough health examination, warning about a number of diseases or medications used, identification of contraindications and allergic reactions for prescribing antihistamines - the key to successful bioreinforcement with Aptos threads.

Rehabilitation period of bioreinforcement with Aptos threads

Rehabilitation with Aptos threads considers several periods, as follows:

Period I. That is, these are three to four days immediately after the procedure, when severe swelling and cyanosis are noted on the skin.

It is necessary to exclude any mechanical impact on the place where Aptos threads are applied: do not touch with hands, do not massage, avoid active facial expressions, chew carefully, preferably soft food, sleep on your back (or apply a bandage made of an elastic bandage).

In addition, avoid thermal effects: you should avoid steam rooms, saunas, hot showers, solariums, prolonged exposure to the sun, and hot food.

Treat punctures and incisions for inserting Aptos threads three times a day with an antiseptic solution and apply cold.

IMPORTANT: However, be careful with cold, as prolonged exposure can chill skin lesions and blood vessels. Ice is applied for a very short time (up to 5 minutes) on a flannel or cotton napkin folded several times.

If indicated by a doctor, you can use medications for hematomas and bruises, such as Lyoton, Troxevasin, Hepatrombin ointments. For pain, anesthetic drugs are indicated.

Period II. The period called early rehabilitation lasts on average about two weeks, at the end of which the patches are removed and the patient returns to her normal lifestyle. Visual improvements are observed: wrinkles and folds are smoothed out, bruises and swelling go away.

Here it is also necessary to adhere to the recommendations that were given at the first stage, but elevated temperatures are allowed. Procedures that promote rapid healing may be recommended, such as microcurrents, ultrasound, hyaluronic masks.

Period III . Or a late rehabilitation period, lasting up to one month. At this stage, all restrictions are removed, and the final effect of rejuvenation can be assessed. However, it is recommended to adhere to previously started cosmetic procedures.

Period IV. That is, the postoperative period when you can enjoy the results. The duration of this stage, depending on the Aptos threads used, the characteristics of the skin, and the area of bioreinforcement, is from two to five years.

Result of the procedure

After the procedure, you can immediately note a number of positive points:

pronounced lifting is observed;
the number of wrinkles is reduced;
the elasticity of the skin increases;
Age-related changes slow down.

Breast lifting with threads at the Arnovel medical cosmetology center is carried out by experienced specialists with many years of experience. Call and schedule a consultation to learn more about the procedure! Come, we will restore your beauty and self-confidence!

What are Aptos threads?

The threads are characterized by high strength, they take root well in tissues and do not provoke allergic reactions or rejection. This is the most effective compromise method of non-surgical cosmetology, which gives a guaranteed result.

After installing the threads for 1-3 months, the face is simply transformed - the contour is tightened, wrinkles become less noticeable, while facial expressions remain the same and there is no feeling of a “tight” face, as after classical plastic surgery.

Opinion of cosmetologists

On forums, experts share their opinions about this procedure. Here are some reviews about Aptos threads regarding effectiveness and rules of use:

Benefits of the procedure

Among the main advantages of thread breast lifting are the following:

this procedure helps to obtain the desired result, while not leaving any scars or other marks on the skin;
traumatism is minimal;
duration – no more than an hour;
rehabilitation period no more than 14 days;
has virtually no negative consequences.

The patient can go home immediately after the operation. She should not exercise and it is better to wear a tight bra for the next two weeks after the procedure.