Non-Surgical Thread Lift

Aptos threads are Health Canada-approved sutures used in a non-surgical thread lift procedure to lift and reposition sagging skin and stimulate collagen production, providing immediate and long-lasting aesthetic improvements. These biocompatible threads, made from Poly Lactide + Polycaprolactone + Hyaluronic acid, have tiny bidirectional barbs that anchor to the skin tissue, offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgical facelifts with reduced downtime and risks. 

Instant Lifting Effect – Provides immediate improvement in sagging skin and facial contours.

Stimulates Collagen Production – Encourages natural skin renewal for long-lasting firmness.

Natural-Looking Results – Enhances facial harmony without the “overdone” look.

Minimally Invasive – Achieves facelift-like results without surgery or extended downtime.

Safe & Biocompatible Threads – Uses absorbable, medical-grade materials that dissolve naturally.

Before your procedure begins, your clinician will explain the process and will create tiny, temporary marks with a pen. A topical and local anaesthetic can help keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. An entire threadlift usually takes approximately 60-90 minutes.

Aptos threads are well known for their creative design, which combines regenerative and lifting capabilities. In contrast to conventional facelifts, this non-surgical technique offers gradual, instantaneous improvements with little recovery time.

• Natural-Looking Facial Contouring Increases Skin Firmness & Elasticity Minimally Invasive – No Surgery Needed Instant Lift & Long-Term Collagen Stimulation
• Safe, biocompatible, and biodegradable
• Minimal Recuperation Time – Rapidly Return to Activities

If you’re experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity and want to restore lift and contour without surgery, you may be an excellent candidate. 

It is also a great preventative option for maintaining youthful contours over time.

The best way to determine if this is for you is to book a consultation with a Lips N Lines Plus practitioner, who will assess your goals and customize your treatment plan.

• People who want an immediate lift with subtle volume over time
• People who have received cosmetic injectables in the past
• Those who are not yet ready for a surgical facelift
• People who have deep laugh lines or marionette lines
• Patients with mild to moderate sagging in their mid-face
• Those with good skin tone/elasticity

Some people will not be well-suited to this treatment. Your personalized consultation will help determine whether it is right for you. Clients who are sensitive to foreign materials or who have suspected allergies will be advised against it. Active infections or autoimmune diseases will also mean that threadlifts aren’t advised.

Your practitioner will provide detailed risks to be aware of and instructions.

Recovery is typically minimal. Most clients experience mild swelling or bruising at the thread insertion points, which typically resolves within a few days. You can usually return to most normal activities within 24–48 hours. 

No matter how minor the Thread Lift procedure is, it is 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 practitioner 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 practitioner 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 practitioner 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. Client’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.

Threadlift recovery time is minimal compared to surgery, with most people resuming work and regular activities after a few days.

Results can be seen immediately after treatment, with continued improvement over the following weeks as your body produces collagen around the threads. Full results are typically visible within 4–6 weeks.