Non-absorbable threads, also known as permanent threads, used to be popular due to their long-lasting effects, but they are not commonly used nowadays for a few reasons: Dealing with complications can be tricky and might need surgical intervention. For instance, if a thread becomes dislodged or causes infection, it may require removal through surgery, which can be both complex and risky. There are long-term safety concerns about foreign materials causing inflammation or adverse reactions....

The best candidates for this procedure are usually individuals aged between their late 30s and mid-50s who are noticing mild to moderate sagging or laxity in their skin. This age range is ideal because the skin still retains sufficient elasticity to respond effectively to the treatment. People with more advanced sagging may need to consider surgical options or additional treatments, as the non-surgical thread lifting might not provide the desired level of improvement. It’s worth noting...

Dr Ho provides Aptos thread lifting procedures for the following areas: Enhancement of midface cheek contour and addressing the reduction of nasolabial folds (smile lines): This procedure helps to lift and add volume to the cheeks, creating a more youthful appearance while minimizing the depth of smile lines that often develop with age. Diminishing marionette lines (puppet lines): Aptos threads can effectively smooth out the lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin, thereb...

Before the Aptos thread lifts, Dr Ho will clean your face and prepare a sterile treatment area with drapes. He will then inject a small amount of local anesthesia at the insertion points, usually 1-4 points, depending on the number of thread methods to be used. After that, he will make small incisions with a 1.27mm diameter 18G needle, which usually doesn’t cause scarring. A cannula will be inserted through these incisions to administer local anesthesia in the treatment area. You might...

Thread lifting is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses absorbable threads to lift and tighten the skin. It provides a subtle lifting effect by physically repositioning the skin and stimulating the body’s natural healing response to produce collagen, improving skin firmness and elasticity. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, and the threads are inserted into the skin using a fine needle. Once in place, the threads act as a scaffold, helping to lift ...