APTOS Thread Lift

The APTOS thread lift at GISANT is a minimally invasive alternative to a surgical facelift, using specialised barbed threads inserted under the skin to mechanically lift and reposition sagging tissue while stimulating collagen along the thread path. It is suited to patients with early-to-moderate facial laxity who want a subtle lift without the recovery of surgery. Pricing starts from CZK 25,000 and depends on the number of threads required, which varies with the area treated and the degree of lift. The procedure is performed in the clinic without general anaesthesia, and the lifting effect is visible immediately, with collagen stimulation continuing to firm the skin over the following weeks.

The APTOS thread lift offers a middle ground between injectable treatments and surgical lifting for patients who have early-to-moderate facial sagging but are not ready for, or do not need, a full facelift. Fine barbed threads are introduced beneath the skin through tiny entry points; the barbs grip the soft tissue, allowing the surgeon to lift and reposition it into a more youthful position. As an added benefit, the threads stimulate the body's own collagen production along their path, which firms and thickens the skin over the weeks that follow. At GISANT the treatment starts from CZK 25,000, with the exact price determined by the number of threads used — this depends on the area treated (such as the cheeks, jawline or brow) and the degree of lift required. The procedure is minimally invasive and performed in the clinic without general anaesthesia, typically using local anaesthetic at the entry points for comfort. It takes well under an hour in most cases. Because there are no large incisions, recovery is far shorter than for surgery. Some swelling, tenderness and occasional bruising at the entry points settle over the following days. Patients are usually advised to avoid extreme facial movements, sleeping on the treated side, and facial massage in the early healing period so the threads can settle and anchor. The lifting effect is visible immediately, while the collagen-stimulating effect continues to improve skin firmness over subsequent weeks. Results are temporary and gradually relax over time, at which point the treatment can be repeated. A thread lift is best suited to patients with mild to moderate laxity who want a subtle, lower-downtime improvement, or who want to delay or avoid surgery. Patients with significant skin excess are generally better served by a surgical facelift, which the surgeon will advise on at the consultation. Blood-thinning medication should be discussed in advance, as it can increase bruising.