Thread lifts have moved from a niche aesthetic procedure to one of the most-requested non-surgical lifts at Bar Beauty Medical Toronto. The question we get most often: what is the difference between Aptos threads and standard PDO threads, and which one is right for me?
Material differences
Standard PDO (polydioxanone) threads are absorbed by the body in about six months. They lift mechanically and trigger collagen along the thread path, but the lift fades as the thread dissolves. Aptos threads use a caprolactone-polylactic acid blend that absorbs over 12 months instead of six. The collagen response continues longer, so the visible lift lasts 12 to 18 months instead of 6 to 9.
Design and barbs
Aptos LLN2G and Excellence Method threads are engineered with a 2D bidirectional barb pattern that grips tissue more securely than single-direction PDO threads. That means more lift per thread and less risk of the thread sliding out of position.
Pricing
Standard PDO thread sessions are typically lower cost up front. Aptos thread sessions cost more but last roughly twice as long, so the per-month cost is similar or favourable. At Bar Beauty, Aptos thread lifts start at $750 for smaller areas like the eyebrow or fox-eye lift.
Which one for which result
Aptos LLN2G Method is our pick for full face lift, neck lift, and structured fox-eye and brow lifts where you want maximum staying power. Standard PDO threads still have a place for shorter-term tightening or lighter-touch areas, but for most clients seeking a meaningful lift, Aptos is the better long-term value.
Learn more about our Aptos thread lift options at Bar Beauty Medical Toronto, or read about specific procedures like Full Face Lift and Fox Eyes.