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. Perma...

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 that ...

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, thereby impr...

Each practitioner has their own approach! 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 an...

Thread lifting is a term that encompasses various techniques, much like laser treatments, radiofrequency (RF), and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). For instance, Aptos, Silhouette, and Mint thread lifting refer explicitly to their unique methods developed for this procedure. It is essential to understand that while thread lifting offers lifting effects, it is not a substitute for a surgical facelift, nor should it be solely categorised as a non-surgical facelift. Instead, it should b...