Aptos® Thread LiftSculpt & Lift
Immediate lifting power meets long-term collagen regeneration.
Enhance your natural beauty with Aptos, the industry-leading thread lift that gently repositions sagging tissue and creates a defined, V-shaped contour without surgery.
Curate Your Contours
At SkinArtMD, we believe in pre-juvenation. Aptos thread lifting offers a precise, minimally invasive way to lift the mid-face, jawline, and brows, preserving your unique features while refreshing your look.
Aptos utilizes third-generation PLACL threads—a powerful blend of Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL). This unique composition ensures the threads remain flexible while gradually dissolving over two years, acting as a scaffold for your skin's own collagen and elastin production.
Instant Refinement
Micro-barbs gently grip and lift tissue for immediate contour improvement.
Lasting Collagen Boost
Continuous PLLA release enhances skin texture and firmness over time.
Tailored Artistry
Custom vector design means no pulled or 'overdone' look—just a refreshed you.
Why We Love PLACL
Move beyond traditional PDO threads. The Aptos PLACL matrix offers superior elasticity and a significantly longer lifespan for lasting aesthetic results.
Seamless Placement
Threads are placed just below the skin surface using a fine cannula.
Grip & Lift
Bidirectional barbs act like tiny hooks, pulling tissue upward against gravity.
Structural Support
The threads form an invisible mesh, offering structural integrity to the lifted skin.
Regenerative Core
As threads dissolve, they lay down a new collagen matrix that maintains the lift.
Your Aesthetic Blueprint
Our Metrotown clinic specializes in subtle, elegant lifts. We carefully assess your skin's elasticity and tissue weight to ensure Aptos is your optimal path.
Perfect For
- +Those with early signs of lower face sagging
- +Loss of jawline definition
- +Desire for a subtle V-shape contour
- +Seeking results that bridge the gap between fillers and surgery
Better To Avoid If
- –You are currently pregnant or nursing
- –You have advanced skin laxity requiring surgery
- –You suffer from severe acne or skin infections
- –You have an active autoimmune condition affecting healing
Precision meets Style
We don’t just place threads; we design contours. Our technique is optimized for modern asian aesthetics—sharp, delicate, and entirely natural.
Aesthetic-First Vectoring
We focus on vertical lifting vectors designed to prevent facial widening.
Comfort-Driven Protocol
Advanced local numbing techniques to ensure a smooth, comfortable session.
Synergistic Treatments
We frequently pair Aptos with SkinBoosters for the ultimate 'Glass Skin & Lift' duo.
Expert Providers
Our team at Metrotown brings a refined touch and specialized training to every lift.
Sculpt Your Features
Aptos allows for highly customized lifting across various facial zones to reflect your personal style.
Mid-Face Lift
Elevate flattened cheeks and soften the nasolabial folds.
Defined Jawline
Sharpen the chin-to-jaw angle and banish early jowling.
Brow Arching
Create a subtle lift to open up the eyes.
Fox Eye Adjustment
Enhance lateral brow tilt for a trendy, sleek aesthetic.
Submental Contouring
Tighten loose skin beneath the chin for a smoother profile.
Curating Your Look
Experience a curated treatment path from initial skin audit to radiant recovery.
Before You Arrive
Pause blood-thinning supplements (like fish oil) for 5 days
Refrain from alcohol for 24 hours prior
Come in with a clean, makeup-free face
Plan for a few days of social downtime to allow swelling to resolve
The Procedure
Design & Marking
We map out the precise entry points and lifting vectors on your face.
Numbing
Local anesthesia is applied to keep you completely comfortable.
Thread Introduction
Using a micro-cannula, threads are smoothly guided into place.
The Reveal
Threads are adjusted to secure the perfect lift, and the ends are trimmed.
Post-Care Rituals
Apply wrapped ice packs gently to manage swelling
Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for a week
Avoid wide yawning, big chewing, or intense workouts for 2 weeks
Skip facial massages and dental appointments for at least a month
Embrace the initial tightness—it relaxes into a natural contour soon
**Individual experiences vary. Longevity depends on lifestyle and skin metabolism.
Aesthetic Insights
Will it look obvious that I've had work done?+
Not at all. At SkinArtMD, our goal is 'refreshed', never 'pulled'. The threads provide a natural repositioning of the tissue, restoring youthful contours rather than stretching the skin.
What happens when the threads dissolve?+
As the PLACL material safely breaks down over 18-24 months, it is replaced by your own natural collagen. Your face will gradually return to its pre-treatment state, but with better skin quality.
Can I feel them?+
You might feel slight tension or a small pull when washing your face during the first few weeks. After they integrate, you won't feel them at all.
Is the recovery highly visible?+
There is usually mild swelling and possible bruising for 3-7 days. You might also notice slight skin puckering, which resolves quickly. Most clients resume everyday activities in about a week.
How does it pair with fillers?+
Beautifully! We often combine threads (for lifting) with dermal fillers (for volume) to achieve a comprehensive, full-face rejuvenation.
Also available at our Richmond / Vancouver clinic
RAAC in Richmond offers Aptos Thread Lift with clinical-grade precision and medical oversight.
View RAAC Aptos Thread Lift in Vancouver →Ready for a Lift?
Book your personalized skin audit at Metrotown to see if Aptos Thread Lift is the right fit for your aesthetic goals.