APTOS THREAD LIFT CONSENT FORM

APTOS Thread Lift Information

As the effects of gravity become more noticeable on our faces, the supporting tissue of the cheeks weakens and starts to sag, facial fat is lost, the jaw line that used to be firm and tight forms jowls at the edges of the mouth that drift down towards the chin and the lower face and neck sag. This sagging or drooping action of the tissue is considered by doctors as ptosis. Traditionally, the tendency for sagging would lead most people to a cosmetic however, there is now a less invasive procedure available which can lift, contour and suspend the sagging tissues of the face, neck and body in those people who need only little to moderate rejuvenation. Thread lifting is a procedure which involves elevating various parts of the face and body using specially designed threads without having to make incisions as during the conventional face lift. Besides lifting, threads improve skin tone, texture, color and hydration.

It was, thought that if you took suture and cut barbs along its length, it could act as a rope to hold up a drooping brow, cheek or jowl; and this resulted in the development and creation of APTOS threads in the late 1990’s. These barbed threads have now been patented, and further developed. Other forms of threads, both barbed and smooth have also now been developed for use in thread lift procedures

If you’re considering having APTOS thread lift, the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can’t answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the patient and the surgeon. PLEASE ASK your Doctor about anything you don’t understand

Who are the candidates for Thread lift?

Ideal candidates for thread lifts include people with minimal signs of ageing who need just a small lift. Usually, these are women and men between 35 and 55.

Right candidates are those patients who have:

Mild to moderate signs of ptosis of the skin
Loss of tissue volume
Development of fine lines and wrinkles
Sagging eyebrows
A relaxed / sagging mid-facial appearance
Thinning of the lips
Prominence of the jaw
Slight bags under the eyes or on the neck
Patients with some relapse from a previous procedure such as a facelift or neck lift
Facial asymmetry
Skin dehydration

Poor candidates are:

Those patients who have excessively sagging skin at an advanced age will show a very limited improvement.
Those patients who are obese, or have very heavy, rugged skin too will show minor improvement. In these patients, thread lift can be combined with liposuction.

Are there any contraindications to Aptos thread lift?

Allergy to plastic, biomaterial, permanent fillers
Active acne or skin infection
Keloid predisposition
Auto-immune diseases: scleroderma, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, etc.
Anti-coagulant medication: coumarin & heparin
Haemophilia
Hypertension, stages 2 and 3
Severe diseases
Collagenosis

Before the procedure:

No special preparation is required prior to the treatment
However, we recommend that you discuss your expectations and ask your doctor any questions you have before starting treatment
Inform the doctor of any treatment you have already received and of any medicines you are currently taking
Avoid blood-thinning medicines and vitamin E a week before and after treatment
Application of APTOS threads must be performed by a doctor who has undergone specific training
The procedure is not painful. The treatment is performed under local anaesthesia. The procedure does not leave scars