Thread Lift (Aptos & Silhouette Soft)

Thread lifting at BESTÉE Clinic repositions sagging facial tissues and stimulates long-term collagen production without surgery. The clinic uses two established thread systems: Aptos (absorbable poly-L-lactic acid threads with barbs that mechanically lift tissue) and Silhouette Soft (bidirectional cone threads, 12,500 Kč for 2 pieces) for enhanced mechanical grip and support. A specialised Foxy Eyes technique — using permanent threads for a lateral canthal lift and almond eye effect — is also available at 20,000 Kč. Procedures take 40–60 minutes under local anaesthesia, and patients leave the clinic the same day. The physical lift is immediate; as threads resorb over the following months, the collagen network they induced continues to support the result significantly longer.

Thread lifting at BESTÉE Clinic is performed by specialist physicians using two distinct thread systems, each suited to different tissue depths and lift requirements. **Aptos threads** (10,000 Kč for 2 pcs) are made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), an absorbable material with a long biocompatibility record. The threads carry directional barbs that grip the subcutaneous tissue and reposition it upward and back. As the material gradually absorbs — typically over 12–18 months — the mechanical pulling stimulates fibroblast activity and new collagen deposition. The result is both an immediate mechanical lift and a gradual biological regeneration that maintains tissue firmness past the point of full thread absorption. **Silhouette Soft** (12,500 Kč for 2 pcs) uses bidirectional polylactic acid cones rather than barbs, which distribute traction over a wider area and allow for better control of the lift vector. The dual-direction design provides strong initial anchorage and a sustained collagen-stimulating effect via the cone surface area. Results are typically visible for 18–24 months depending on age, skin quality, and number of threads used. **Foxy Eyes** (20,000 Kč) is performed using permanent threads to achieve a lateral canthal lift — raising the outer corner of the eye to create a more almond-shaped, upswept look popularised in high-fashion aesthetics. This version does not absorb and provides indefinite mechanical support. All thread procedures are carried out under local anaesthesia through very small skin punctures; there is no open incision. Patients are typically discharged the same day. Expected recovery includes mild swelling and possible bruising resolving over 7–14 days. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous physical activity, extreme facial expressions, and massage of the treated area for approximately one month to allow the threads to anchor properly. Thread lift is well suited for: sagging cheeks and midface, loss of jawline definition, drooping nasolabial folds, descent of the outer brow, and patients seeking a non-surgical alternative to facelift who are not yet candidates for surgery or prefer to delay it.