Title : The next generation of threads: Lifting, volumization, and biostimulation in one powerful triple action.
Abstract:
The evolution of thread lifting technology has reached a pivotal milestone merging three core dimensions of facial rejuvenation into a single intervention: mechanical lifting, volume restoration, and true biostimulation. This presentation introduces the latest generation of Aptos threads powered by NAMICA technology, which delivers synchronized triple-action effects for comprehensive facial restoration with minimized invasiveness. Historically, thread lifting began with non-absorbable polypropylene threads that provided structural support but lacked regenerative capacity. Over the last two decades, Aptos has led the market through progressive technological advancements—from absorbable P(LA/CL) threads offering improved safety and moderate collagen stimulation, to the integration of non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) coatings enhancing hydration and tissue regeneration. The fourth-generation Aptos threads, embedded with NAMICA technology, represent a paradigm shift: a depot system that allows controlled, prolonged release of native HA from a biodegradable shell, achieving both immediate mechanical lift and sustained biochemical stimulation. Clinical investigations confirm statistically significant improvements in nasolabial fold severity and mid-face ptosis, sustained over six months. Histological sub-studies reveal superior induction of collagen type I and III, increased elastin synthesis, and reduced fibrosis and inflammation, particularly with HA-coated threads. These findings validate that beyond lifting and anchoring, Aptos threads now offer volumization through dermal thickening and fibroblast activation, and skin quality enhancement via improved microcirculation, persistent hyperemia, and controlled extracellular matrix remodeling. The result is not merely skin repositioning, but a rejuvenation process that visibly improves elasticity, tone, and contour. The threads work across aging-related concerns including ptosis, atrophy, and skin laxity, especially when applied in appropriately selected anatomical zones. Patients benefit from faster recovery, fewer adverse events, and longer-lasting outcomes—with FACE-Q™ and GAIS scores demonstrating high satisfaction and clinical efficacy. As aesthetic medicine increasingly demands multifunctional tools that combine effectiveness, safety, and natural results, this next generation of Aptos threads redefines the role of thread lifting. The triple mechanism lift, fill, and regenerate—not only reshapes protocols but also unlocks new possibilities for aging prevention and correction in non-surgical rejuvenation.
