When the face begins to sag in multiple areas simultaneously — cheeks descending, nasolabial folds deepening, jawline blurring — what you may need is not piecemeal treatment of each issue, but one comprehensive full-layer lift. The APTOS full-face thread lift is Rappoel’s flagship anti-aging solution. Using APTOS bidirectional barbed threads to lift from the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer, one session simultaneously improves mid-face and lower-face sagging with results comparable to a surgical facelift — but without large incisions or extended recovery. Rappoel is an APTOS-certified clinic and earned the APTOS 2026 Q1 Vanguard honor.

APTOS Full-Layer Lift vs Traditional Facelift

• Trauma level: APTOS requires only a few 2–3mm micro-entry points in the hairline and preauricular area; a facelift requires a large arc incision along the ear and hairline
• Recovery: APTOS — socially presentable in 3–7 days; Facelift — 2–4 weeks before normal activity
• Anesthesia: APTOS uses local anesthesia with sedation; Facelift requires general anesthesia
• Lift direction: APTOS lifts vertically upward, which is more anatomically natural; Facelift pulls diagonally backward and upward
• Age suitability: APTOS ideal for ages 35–60 with early-to-moderate laxity; Facelift for ages 55+ with severe laxity

APTOS Full-Layer Lift Technique

• Entry-point design: 2–3 micro-entry points behind the temporal hairline, completely hidden within the hair
• Thread trajectory: APTOS bidirectional barbed threads course downward from the temporal entry along the SMAS plane into the mid and lower face
• Barb anchoring principle: The bidirectional barbs deploy within SMAS tissue, creating multi-point anchoring for uniform and secure lift
• Full-layer effect: Lifts not only the skin surface but simultaneously repositions descended fat pads and the SMAS layer upward
• Collagen stimulation: The PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) thread material biodegrades over time while continuously stimulating collagen for 6–12 months

Areas Addressed in One Session

• Mid-face (apple cheeks): Lifts descended malar fat pads, restoring a youthful fullness
• Nasolabial folds: Naturally softens as repositioned tissue relieves the fold
• Marionette lines: Lifts the tissue descending below the mouth corners
• Jawline: Tightens the mandibular contour for a V-line effect
• Cheek contour: Restores the natural youthful curve from cheekbone to jaw

Results and Recovery

• Immediate: Visible lifting effect immediately after the procedure
• 3–7 days: Mild swelling and tightness subside; socially presentable
• 1–3 months: Collagen remodeling continues, results progressively optimize
• Duration: Mechanical lift effect lasts approximately 2–3 years; collagen effects may last longer

Rappoel Clinic: 5F, 24 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul. 3-minute walk from Gangnam Station Exit 10. APTOS 2026 Q1 Vanguard Certified.

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