Thread Lifting — Aptos Non-Surgical Face Lift

Thread lifting at Follow Clinic uses Aptos threads — a clinically established brand with decades of global evidence — to mechanically lift and reposition sagging facial tissue without surgery. At 27,000 Kč, this comprehensive procedure targets the jowls, cheeks, brows, and neck using barbed absorbable polylactic acid (PLA) or PDO threads inserted via a cannula under local anaesthesia. In addition to the immediate mechanical lift, the threads stimulate new collagen synthesis as they resorb over 12–18 months, augmenting and prolonging the result. Results last 1–2 years. A pre-treatment doctor consultation is required before booking.

Thread lifting at Follow Clinic employs Aptos (Aesthetico) threads — a brand developed in Russia by Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze and now widely used globally — that combine mechanical lifting action with biostimulation. Aptos threads are made from absorbable polylactic acid (PLA) or polydioxanone (PDO) monofilaments with small barbs or cogs moulded along their length. These barbs grip the subcutaneous fat and superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS), allowing the doctor to reposition sagging tissue and secure it in the elevated position. At Follow Clinic, the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with the client in a semi-reclined position. After marking the vectors and entry/exit points, blunt-tipped cannulas are introduced through small punctures in the scalp or hairline to minimize visible scarring. Threads are deployed along each vector, the barbs are engaged, and the doctor lifts the tissue to the desired position before trimming the excess thread ends. The most common treatment areas are the mid-face (cheek and jowl lifting), lateral brow elevation, and lower face and neck (jowl line definition and neck band reduction). A typical thread lifting session at this price point covers multiple vectors across the face for comprehensive repositioning. In addition to the mechanical lift, the threads themselves stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen synthesis around each barb point as they gradually resorb over 12–18 months — augmenting and prolonging the result beyond the purely mechanical phase. Results are immediate and continue to improve for 2–3 months. Total duration of effect is 1–2 years. Swelling and bruising are common for 7–14 days; strenuous activity and facial massage are restricted for 4 weeks. The treatment does not prevent future ageing, and most clients opt for re-treatment at 18–24 months. Contraindications include active skin infection, autoimmune conditions, blood-thinning medication, and extremely thin or photodamaged skin.