Aptos absorbable lifting threads — Russian-engineered, FDA-cleared, and the gold standard for non-surgical mid-face lift, brow lift, and jawline definition.
What Aptos threads are
Aptos threads are absorbable lifting threads engineered by Aptos Group (originally Russian, now international). Made from caprolactone and L-lactic acid that fully dissolves in 6 to 8 months while leaving freshly-stimulated collagen behind. The barbed design grabs and lifts tissue mechanically, while the absorption process triggers collagen growth that maintains the result for 12 to 18 months.
Aptos vs PDO threads
Both are absorbable. PDO (polydioxanone) threads dissolve faster (4 to 6 months) and are typically less expensive — good for early intervention or patients new to threads. Aptos threads have a more sophisticated barb pattern and last longer (8 to 12 months physical lift, 18+ months collagen effect). For patients with meaningful skin laxity or who want the best lift longevity, we recommend Aptos. For maintenance or early-stage work, PDO can be a great fit.
Treatment areas
Mid-face lift — lifts cheeks and softens nasolabial folds.
Brow lift — opens the eye area and refreshes the upper face.
Jawline definition — sharpens the jawline contour and softens early jowling.
Neck lift — addresses platysma laxity in combination with Nefertiti Lift Botox.
Recovery
Most patients return to normal activity within 5 to 7 days. Mild swelling and bruising at insertion points settles in the first week. Full social downtime: typically just a weekend. Avoid aggressive facial massage or extreme facial expressions for 14 days while threads anchor.
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Other brands we partner with
Bar Beauty Medical is an authorized partner for the most-trusted names in medical aesthetics. Browse our other brand pages to see what we offer:
- Allergan — Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm filler family
- Galderma — Dysport, Restylane, Sculptra
- InMode — Morpheus 8, Forma, Body FX, Diolaze
- Aerolase — NeoSkin, NeoClear (all skin tones)
- Aptos — premium absorbable thread lifts
- Venus Concept — Venus Bliss MAX fat reduction
- SkinPen — only FDA-cleared microneedling device
- SkinCeuticals — clinical-grade home skincare