Thread Lift (PDO / APTOS)

A thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment in which absorbable sutures are introduced under the skin using fine needles or cannulas. Smooth mono-threads (PDO or PLLA) are placed in a mesh pattern to firm and improve skin texture as they stimulate the skin's own collagen, while barbed or cog threads such as the APTOS range have tiny anchors that catch the tissue to physically reposition and lift areas that have begun to sag. Over the following months…

At Cuerpo Estetico the area is cleansed and numbed with local anaesthetic before treatment, which typically takes thirty to sixty minutes depending on the number of threads. Afterwards you may notice mild swelling, tenderness, small bruises or slight puckering that settles over one to two weeks, and it is usual to avoid wide mouth movements, dental work and facials for a short period. Smooth-thread results build gradually as collagen forms, while…