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Do you have these concerns?

😫 Disappointed with the short duration of conventional thread lifting.

🥲 Lifting is achieved, but skin texture remains the same.

🫠 Sagging cheeks and jawline over time causing a collapsed facial contour.

😮‍💨 Noticeable loss of contour lines such as a double chin, jowls, and nasolabial folds.

🥵 Experiencing skin sagging after contouring (bone) surgery and needing non-surgical improvement.

Procedure Information

Procedure Time

Approx. 30 minutes

Recovery Time

Daily activities possible on the same day (mild bruising, swelling, and dimpling will resolve within 1~2 weeks)

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Duration

Up to 24 months (takes up to 2 years for 100% absorption)

What is APTOS Bio-Lifting?
APTOS is a 4th-generation premium lifting thread that overcomes the short duration and brittleness of existing 1st and 2nd-generation melting threads (PDO). Rather than just physically pulling the skin, it blends PLLA (aids collagen production), PCL (maintains elasticity), and HA (Hyaluronic Acid) (aids intensive moisturizing) to realize a true 'Bio-Lifting' that plumps from within the skin. Its safety has been proven by a 30-year heritage in over 100 countries worldwide, and it has received approval as an 'implantable thread for facial tissue fixation' from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).

Mechanism of Action The core of APTOS is the NAMICA technology, which micro-encapsulates and coats HA. Particles of various sizes densely cover the thread's surface, providing a relay-like supply of moisture.

STEP 01: A medical thread with a bidirectional barbed structure is stably anchored to the skin's support structures according to anatomical contours.
STEP 02: HA particles coated with NAMICA technology are gradually released over time in stages, providing immediate hydration.
STEP 03: The thread slowly degrades within the skin, inducing an anti-inflammatory response and strongly stimulating the self-generation of collagen and elastin over a long period (1~2 years).

Main Expected Benefits

Strong Facial Contour Repositioning: The exclusive bidirectional barbed structure restores the skin's internal support structure to its original position, providing a natural facial remodeling effect comparable to a facelift.
Immediate Hydration: MICRO particles are released short-term right after the procedure to relieve inner dryness and inflammation.
Phased Dewy Skin Effect: SUBMICRO particles are gradually released over 1~3 months, creating synergy in skin texture improvement.
Long-lasting Moisture Balance: NANO particles are continuously released over 3~6 months, offering synergy in maintaining lift and elasticity.
Stimulation of Self-Collagen Production: The 3rd-generation hybrid composition (P(LA/CL)+HA) maintains a strong lift and enhances elasticity for up to 24 months.

Recommended For

Those who saw no effect from conventional thread lifting or were disappointed with the short duration.
Those who want to strongly and smoothly reposition collapsed contour lines like double chins, jowls, and nasolabial folds.
Those who want both the immediate effects of a thread lift and the benefits of a skin booster (dewy glow, inner dryness improvement) simultaneously.
Those concerned about skin sagging after facial contouring (bone) surgery or wanting non-surgical improvements.
Those who want the effect of collagen and elastin continuously building up over time.

CELITA Clinic APTOS Bio-Lifting
CELITA Clinic (4th Floor, Bujeon Medical Building, near Seomyeon Station Exit 15) uses the Eve V MUSE AI skin analysis device to objectively pre-analyze the degree of sagging and skin texture to maximize the effects of the high-end APTOS thread lift. We apply a 1:1 customized thread vector design considering the patient's facial shape and anatomical characteristics, and transparently verify the use of genuine APTOS threads by opening them in front of you before the procedure. (Foreign language support available; transparent fixed pricing including VAT).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the biggest difference from conventional thread lifting (PDO)?

A. Conventional PDO threads simply pull sagging skin physically and melt around 6 months, resulting in a short duration. In contrast, APTOS is made of a hybrid composition that maintains a strong lift for up to 24 months (2 years). Furthermore, the thread surface is coated with Hyaluronic Acid (HA), allowing you to get a skin booster effect simultaneously—which is the most significant difference.

Q. When do the effects appear, and how long do they last?

A. Immediately after the procedure, APTOS's unique bidirectional barbed structure firmly anchors the tissue, allowing you to see an instant contour lifting effect. The threads then slowly degrade in the skin, continuously stimulating collagen and elastin production for over a year, maintaining the results for up to 24 months.

Q. When can I feel the dewy skin effect of the NAMICA technology?

A. The coated particle capsules of three different sizes are gradually released in stages from immediately after the procedure up to 6 months. Therefore, you will feel the inner dryness resolving right away and experience improved skin texture as if you had received a hydration booster injection for several months.

Q. How is the pain during the procedure and the recovery period?

A. It is performed under local anesthesia, so the perceived pain during the procedure is minimal. The total time, including design and anesthesia, is about 1 hour. There may be slight bruising or swelling right after, but daily activities are possible immediately. (Note: The brief procedure overview states approx. 30 minutes, while full preparation/design may take around 1 hour total).

Q. Are there side effects like dimpling (skin depression) or prominent cheekbones after the procedure?

A. Because sagging tissues are strongly pulled upwards, you might temporarily experience slight dimpling where the skin surface folds or see more prominent upper cheekbones initially. These usually resolve naturally within 1~2 weeks as the threads settle.

Post-Treatment Precautions

Please avoid opening your mouth wide (e.g., dental treatments), getting strong meridian facial massages, or excessive facial muscle movement for one month after the procedure.
For a speedy recovery, please refrain from excessive drinking or visiting saunas for the time being.
Mild bruising, swelling, dimpling, or prominent cheekbones may occur immediately after, but will naturally improve within 1~2 weeks.
You may feel a foreign sensation or tightness when making facial expressions for about 2 weeks while the threads fully settle into the tissues.
If you have a history of keloid scars in the treatment area, severe inflammation, or autoimmune diseases, thorough consultation with the medical staff is required prior to the procedure.

Restoring Facial Contours and Inner Dryness at Once: Mastering the 4th Generation Premium 'Aptos Thread Lifting'

Overcoming the short maintenance period of standard thread lifting, the 4th generation bio-lifting 'Aptos' completes skin regeneration and powerful lifting simultaneously. Experience elasticity that lasts for 24 months with NAMICA technology and P(LA/CL)+HA hybrid ingredients at CELITA Clinic.

Procedures (1 items)

Aptos Thread Lifting 10 Threads

압토스 10줄

VAT included

3,300,000 KRW