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Aptos thread lift in Prague

No-scar surgical face lift called Aptos thread lift

The Aptos thread lift technique developed in 1996 by Russian father and son cosmetic surgeons Drs. Marlen and Georgi Sulamanidze, involves the use of suture like threads made from a special bio-compatible material. These APTOS®-Threads, with tiny spikes their entire length, are inserted under the skin at different angles to fill out and lift the cheeks and sagging skin.

We are delighted to be able to offer at our Prague clinic, this incredibly effective but simple procedure. No scalpel, no general anaesthetic. Our surgeon has been trained and certificated by the esteemed Marlen A. Salamanidze, M.D. The Plastic and Face Surgeon who devised and developed Aptos thread lift.

The Aptos thread lift procedure is performed under local anesthesia in about 45 minutes. Best of all, unlike conventional face lifts, they leave no scars. The recuperation takes a maximum of 72 hours. The result is almost immediate and the cost of the procedure is about half that of a conventional surgical face lift.

The Aptos thread lift or Aptos thread lift as it's now called can easily remove 5 to 15 years from your apparent age depending on your current physiognomy and is well suited to patients aged between 30 and 45 with fairly good skin elasticity but beginning to notice the affects of the years, even those with moderate sagging, jowls, sun damage or hollow cheeks. Patients with very loose or "scraggy" neck, are not suitable. The limitations of a Aptos thread lift are that the procedure merely redistributes existing skin to create more even contours, whereas a facelift removes the excess tissue and is longer lasting.

Aptos thread lift before and after pictures

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 1	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 1

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 2	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 2

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 3 - side view	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 3 - side view

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 3 - front view	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 3 - front view

Patient 3 - Aptos thread lift post-op side and front view

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 4	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 4

Aptos thread lift surgery before - patient 5	Aptos thread lift surgery after - patient 5

Photographs courtesy of Dr. Marlen Sulamanidze.

Aptos thread lift testimonials

Michelle (28, Belfast)

"I intend to return to Prague, firstly for a holiday as it is a beautifull city and secondly for more surgery, I will most certainly be using your services again." - Michelle
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Andy (33, Newmarket)

"I would like to thank you both for a very good and efficient service." - Andy
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Julie (44)

"Once I washed the 'slap' off they approved of the change and said I was looking beautiful ( I was poised and waiting for the repair bills from the all night partying etc but they didn't appear!) " - Julie
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John Babbage

"Since Libby notes stating "John may have some surgery himself" I actually "succumbed" to it. I think there is quite an improvement here and I would like to invite you to peruse the various stages of my surgical procedures." - John Babbage
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What happens when I'm in Prague?

John Babbage with Europa's client Teresa Cusack at Prague airport.

Usually John Babbage or a member of staff will meet you on arrival at Prague airport and give a guided tour on the way to your private apartment plus show you the best places to eat and, of course, shop…

The day after arrival you after your comprehensive medical you will meet the surgeon who will ensure all is ok before proceeding. The next morning, we will pick you up from the clinic and take you to the apartment where you can relax in peace and privacy.

We will then be available to you for as long as you wish to make sure your recovery period is as easy as possible. Ultimately, Europa International treats you as an individual and we will be there for you before, during and after.

Further information on Aptos thread lift procedure and Aptos thread lift cost (price) upon request.

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