Facial Lifting with APTOS Threads

Sulamanidze, M. A.; Shiffman, Melvin A.; Paikidze, T. G.; Sulamanidze, George; Gavasheli, L.G.

doi:10.1089/15308200152941199

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“…Therefore, the subdermal suspension threads were inserted in opposing directions to the aging vectors. A map of vectors used for the placement of threads in this series of procedures on which we report, one that is currently believed to be optimal for facial rejuvenation in a younger patient, adapted from Sulaminidze, 9,10 but representing a more physiologically accurate upper face ''lift'' is depicted in Figure 2. A variation of facial-lifting patterns that was used in this series, also modified from Sulaminidze, 9,10 is shown in Figure 3.…”

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The Emerging Technique of the Antiptosis Subdermal Suspension Thread

Lycka

Bazan

Poletti

et al. 2004

Dermatologic Surgery

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BACKGROUND. The improvement in and rejuvenation of facial features through the array of facioplasty techniques currently available remains intimately linked with the risk of complications associated with the cosmetic surgery procedure. The need for novel approaches to cosmetic facial surgery that achieve the desired end result for the patient while minimizing inherent risks and complications for the surgeon is acute. OBJECTIVE. To determine the efficacy of the Aptos subdermal suspension thread technique as an alternative to current facioplasty options through a studied series of this procedure. METHODS. Three hundred fifty Aptos procedures were performed on female patients as office-based, single-surgery procedures over a 43-month period. The procedure outcome was assessed in each case through patient interviews and surgeons' observations. RESULTS. Three hundred forty eight of the 350 Aptos procedures resulted in a completely satisfactory end point of facial rejuvenation. No major complications were reported, and mild asymmetry, ecchymosis, erythema, bleeding, visible threads, swelling, and discomfort were the only minor. Transient complications and side effects were noted. CONCLUSION. Our case study strongly suggests that the Aptos subdermal suspension thread technique provides an effective and much safer alternative to current facioplasty procedures for facial rejuvenation.

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The Emerging Technique of the Antiptosis Subdermal Suspension Thread

Lycka

Bazan

Poletti

et al. 2004

Dermatologic Surgery

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“…Since the pioneering report of Sulamanidze et al in the late 1990s by nonabsorbable polypropylene sutures, thread lifting for facial ptosis has gained attention and become increasingly popular as a part of office‐based procedures for lifting face and neck . This technique, so‐called lunch‐time face lift by the popular press involves insertion of sutures under the skin of the face and neck, and has taken place among the minimally invasive procedures in recent years.…”

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Safety and complications of absorbable threads made of poly‐L‐lactic acid and poly lactide/glycolide: Experience with 148 consecutive patients

Guduk¹,

Karaca²

2018

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…Two decades later, the Russian scientist, inventor, and cosmetic surgeon Marlen Sulamanidze worked together with his son, Georges Sulamanidze, and Tatiana Paikidze to reintroduce this nonsurgical facial rejuvenation method. In 1999, Dr. Sulamanidze obtained worldwide patents on his Aptos threads product, 10 with many practitioners taking up the procedure since. These include Pierre Fournier, the cofounder of the modern liposuction technique (who refers to this technique as the “invisible bra of the skin”), and a number of cosmetic surgeons in México and Europe.…”

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