APTOS® Thread Lift in Malaysia

The cost depends on the area, the thread type and how many threads you need. For this reason, prices for a thread lift in Malaysia vary widely between clinics. At Dr. A Clinic, your doctor designs your plan first and then confirms the exact price at your consultation, before any treatment.

A thread lift gives a natural, moderate lift through tiny needle entry points, so there are no incisions and only a few days of mild swelling. In contrast, a surgical facelift removes excess skin. As a result, it gives a stronger, longer-lasting result, but it also involves scars, general or sedation anaesthesia and several weeks of recovery. Threads therefore suit mild to moderate sagging, and your doctor will tell you honestly if surgery would serve you better.

They do different jobs. A thread lift physically repositions sagging tissue and works immediately, so it suits moderate sagging along the jawline, jowls and cheeks. HIFU and Ultherapy Prime, on the other hand, use focused ultrasound to tighten deeper layers gradually, which suits milder laxity and maintenance. For this reason, many patients combine them. Your doctor will assess you and recommend the right option, or the right combination.

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are the most common and most affordable. However, they dissolve fastest, so the lift is usually shorter-lived. APTOS® threads, by contrast, combine PLLA and PCL, which break down more gradually and therefore stimulate collagen for longer. In addition, HA-enriched versions add a hydrating effect.

Most patients describe it as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. First, your doctor applies numbing cream and local anaesthesia. As a result, you mainly feel light pressure or a pulling sensation as each thread is placed. Afterwards, any tenderness is usually mild and settles within a few days.

Yes. In fact, many male patients choose APTOS® thread lift at Dr. A Clinic to sharpen the jawline, lift sagging cheeks and refine the nose, without the downtime of surgery. Your doctor also adjusts thread placement to keep the result masculine and natural.

Common, temporary effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness and a slight feeling of tightness. Less commonly, patients notice mild asymmetry, skin dimpling or a palpable thread. However, these usually settle within days to weeks, or your doctor can adjust them. Infection, however, is rare. Above all, choosing an experienced, certified doctor using genuine threads greatly reduces these risks.

Yes. In fact, most patients return to work the next day. Although mild swelling, tenderness or bruising is common for a few days, it can usually be covered with light makeup after 24 hours.

Before: for one week before treatment, avoid blood-thinning medication (unless prescribed, so check with your doctor first), alcohol, and supplements such as vitamin E and fish oil.

After: for 1 to 2 weeks, avoid facial massage, heavy exercise, saunas, dental work and sleeping face down. In addition, try not to open your mouth very wide. Finally, your doctor will give you a full aftercare sheet.

You will see an immediate lift once the threads are placed. After that, the result keeps improving over the next 1 to 3 months because the PLLA and PCL threads stimulate new collagen. Meanwhile, skin texture and firmness improve along with it. Results vary between individuals.

Results typically last up to 18 to 24 months. This is because APTOS® PLLA + PCL threads dissolve more slowly than standard PDO threads and keep stimulating collagen as they do. As a result, the improvement in firmness can outlast the visible lift. Longevity still varies with age, skin quality, the number of threads and lifestyle, so many patients book a top-up to maintain the result.