Aptos™ and Silhouette™ Thread Lift
The ultimate non-surgical facelift for natural, instant rejuvenation.
How Does a Thread Lift Work?
During this brief procedure, highly specialised, dissolvable threads are gently implanted into the subcutaneous layer of your skin. These threads act as an immediate structural scaffolding, providing an instant 30% to 40% lifting effect.
The true magic, however, happens over the following months. As the threads safely dissolve, they aggressively stimulate your body’s natural collagen production. This leaves you with profoundly rejuvenated, thicker, and firmer skin, with overall results lasting up to two years or longer.
Bridge the Gap Between Fillers and Surgery
Thread lifting is a revolutionary, minimally invasive cosmetic technique designed to gently lift sagging skin, smooth wrinkles, and restore lost facial volume. It is the perfect solution for patients who want a noticeable, youthful lift without their face looking unnaturally “pulled” or overly “puffed” with filler.
Targeted Lifting and Contouring
Thread lifting is incredibly versatile, allowing us to expertly lift and shape specific areas of the face and body, including:
- Jawline contouring and tightening
- Jowl lifting
- Neck firming and lifting
- "Marionette Lines" (folds near the mouth)
- Nasolabial folds (nose-to-mouth lines)
- Eyebrow lifting and shaping
- Eye shape enhancement (including the "Fox Eye" lift)
- Mid-face and cheek volume restoration
- Under-eye rejuvenation
- Sagging abdominal or knee skin
Who is the Ideal Candidate?
Patients experiencing mild to moderate skin drooping or sagging are generally fantastic candidates for a Thread Lift. Your eligibility depends on your skin type, age, facial fat, and soft tissue volume.
Please note: Patients with extremely thin, highly aged, excessively damaged, or severely sagging skin are usually better suited for traditional surgical intervention. We will carefully evaluate your skin during your consultation to ensure this is the absolute best path for you.
Masterful Precision and Expertise
The success of a thread lift relies entirely on the anatomical knowledge and technical skill of the practitioner. Our lead physician brings a profound background in complex surgical procedures, deep tissue trauma, and advanced suturing techniques. This unparalleled surgical experience ensures your threads are placed with master-level precision for the safest, most beautiful outcome.
A Holistic Approach to Longevity
At Live Younger, we understand cellular ageing. We do not just perform a procedure and send you home. Through our Functional Medicine approach, we guide you on how to protect your cells, regenerate younger tissue, and deeply nourish your body to prolong the stunning results of your thread lift.
Witness the Impact
Real Thread Lift results from real Live Younger patients.
Neck Lift And Jawline Contouring
Marionette line/ Mid Cheek Correction
Marionette line/ Mid Cheek
2 Years After
Frequently Asked Questions on Aptos™ and Silhouette™ Thread Lifting
What do I need to do before my thread lifts? (prepping)
Pre-care starts at least one week before the procedure and you will be advised how to prepare for it.
- Inform your surgeon if you’re taking any medications
- Avoid stress and try to get enough sleep before your appointment
- Avoid any known food allergies, or anything that can trigger inflammation
- Avoiding alcohol and smoking at least 1 week before procedure
- Avoiding certain medications (blood thinners, NSAIDs, Ibuprofen, etc.)
- Avoiding certain food and supplements (omega fish oils, Vitamin A, E, teas, garlic, etc.)
Don’t wear any makeup (any makeup will be removed before the treatment). We recommend you shower prior to arrival. Arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the appointment to do any related paperwork and discuss the treatment.
How do I sleep after Aptos™ and Silhouette™ threads?
Post-care instructions advise patients to sleep face-up and in an elevated position. This should help minimise the risk of putting unnecessary pressure on the operated area, infecting it or breaking the thread
How long do the effects of a Thread Lift last?
Depending on the type of thread(s) used, it can take 6-15 months for the threads to dissolve/get absorbed by the body and at the same time allow the skin to build collagen in the area. This means the results are usually more visible after six weeks and by 6 months. Getting enough fluids, diet, sleep and proper care, the procedure’s effects can last around three years (maybe even up to four years with a touch-up treatment).
At [Better], we understand cellular ageing and the most modern techniques to protect cells and regenerate healthier, younger cells. Through Longevity and Functional Medicine, we guide you on prolonging the results of your treatment and rejuvenating your skin for an overall more youthful result.
Can you feel the threads after getting a Thread Lift?
It is possible to feel the threads after the procedure since it can depend on the thickness of the thread used, how sensitive the skin is and if there’s still any swelling or bruising. Even if the threads may be placed more superficially for it to be felt, it will be temporary since the threads will dissolve and are absorbed by the skin.
How long do the effects of a Thread Lift last?
In general, the results of a Aptos™ and Silhouette™ Thread Lift can be expected to last 2-3 years. Depending on the type of thread(s) used, it can take 6-15 months for the threads to dissolve/get absorbed by the body and at the same time allow the skin to build collagen in the area. This means the results are usually more visible after six weeks. Getting enough fluids, diet, sleep and proper care, the procedure’s effects can last around three years (maybe even up to four years with a touch-up treatment).
How long does it take to recover from a Aptos™ and Silhouette™ Thread Lift?
Since the recovery time is really fast, some patients can opt to go straight to work right after the procedure. Recovery time for any possible bruising or swelling can last up to a week. Always follow everything that your doctor prescribed in the post-op care instructions, which can include some or any of the following:
- Painkillers
- Prophylactic antibiotics (to prevent any risk of infection)
- Ice packs to minimise swelling
- Advice to avoid wearing makeup and avoid strenuous actions on the skin and strenuous activities
How many threads do I need?
Depending on the area that needs to be treated, the number of threads that are used can range between 2 to 10 in one session (for lifting). Note that this will also depend on what other procedures you may want. Your doctor will take into consideration the type of thread that will be needed. For skin firming and thickening eg. on the neck or under eyes, you can have 20-50 or more threads placed. This is not thread lifting, but using threads to enhance skin quality.
For example, the average threads used for a standard thread lift would be 8 threads total. That’s 4 threads on each side of the face = 2 on the cheekbones and 2 on the lower face. This isn’t always the case because other patients may need more, or less, depending on the state of the skin, their age, etc.
To determine exactly how many threads you’ll need, your cosmetic surgeon will check on the following factors:
- Patient’s face type and the actual skin’s ageing process. Even if the patient can be considered as a candidate, every patient’s case will be different. With patients with “heavy” faces, they may need to have multiple sessions and will need more threads than a patient with a more hollow face.
- Patient’s expectations. Some patients may expect to have the exact same results as an actual facelift or have a particular idea of what they’ll look like after the Thread Lift procedure. It’s important that the proper expectations are set, with a realistic goal of what the area they want lifted/filled will look like after the procedure.
- If there are any other treatments to be done. Patient’s should remember that Thread Lifts are not the only procedure they can use for their non surgical face lift’. There are other minimally invasive procedures (like fillers, combined with Botox and skin tightening) that can add to the result. The thread lift can address lifting and sagging. Other threads can help firm up skin and brighten it. Some types of threads fill hollows eg. the nasolabial folds.
Neuromodulators (like Botox, Nucieva, Dysport and Xeomin) help wrinkles at the areas of facial movement that are not treated with your Threadlift.. SkinTyte and Thermage™ address overall collagen strengthening and tightening. Fillers add volume to the
What kinds of activities can you not do after Aptos™ and Silhouette™ thread lift?
No matter how minor the Thread Lift procedure was, it’s very important to follow all the post-care instructions to make sure no complications arise. The collated list below may be extensive, but always double check with your surgeon to make sure:
- No makeup for the first 24-48 hours.
- Avoid touching, wetting, washing face for the first 12-24 hours
- Avoid swimming for the first week.
- No pulling on the skin (avoid extreme facial expressions, no face massage, no facials, scrubbing or exfoliating for at least 3 weeks). You can still wash your face, just make sure to be very gentle when cleansing.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Inform your doctor if you’re taking any blood thinning medication (NSAIDs, blood thinners, anticoagulants, MAOIs) and supplements (Vit. A, C, E, fish oil, turmeric, ginseng, gingko biloba, garlic supplements). Only your doctor can advise what medications & supplements you can actually take during the one week recovery period.
- Avoid strenuous physical activity / no exercising.
- Avoid saunas and walk-in freezers – avoid too much body temperature changes
- Avoid sleeping face-down. Patient’s are advised to sleep face-up and in an elevated position.
- Avoid any dental treatment at least for the first two weeks after the thread lift.
- Any straining or putting pressure on the face (to avoid thread misalignment).
- Avoid drinking with a straw for at least a week to lessen any facial muscle straining. Be aware that they may suggest drinking liquids or consuming soft food during the week you need to heal.
- Chewing gum should be avoided (at least two weeks).
- No smoking or vaping for 2 weeks after.
How Can I Book an Appointment for Aptos™ and Silhouette™ Thread Lift Consultation?
To find out if you are a good candidate for a Aptos™ and Silhouette™ thread lift procedure, it is best to book an appointment by calling 403-237-2353
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