
Dr. med. Darko Nikolic
Specialist in anaesthesiology with a focus on aesthetic medicine and pain management.
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Lifting & Tightening
Mild sagging can change facial contours. Thread lifting can provide targeted, subtle support.
Collagen-stimulating treatments are one of FA Dr. Med. (univ. Belgrad) Darko Nikolic's areas of clinical focus. When planning thread treatment, we consider whether it is appropriate for you, choose the direction of lift carefully and provide personalised aftercare.
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PDO mono threads, COG threads, APTOS and Silhouette Soft differ in their design and function. During your examination, we assess which system suits your skin thickness, tissue weight and desired change. This allows us to create a plan with clear goals and an appropriate recovery period.

Threads may be suitable for mild tissue sagging or early loss of firmness. Skin quality, existing tissue support and previous procedures determine suitability. Threads cannot correct significant excess skin in the same way as surgical tightening.

An initial lift may be visible soon after treatment with threads that have supporting structures. The contour can be assessed more reliably once swelling has settled; changes related to collagen formation develop gradually. The degree of improvement and how long it lasts depend on the thread system and your tissue response.

Our specialist doctors provide aesthetic treatments for the face, skin and body at DIVINE Medica in the heart of Munich. We combine medical expertise with personal consultations to select treatments that suit you.
We plan every treatment around your anatomy, preferences and medical assessment, with the aim of enhancing your natural appearance while preserving your individual features.
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Specialist in ophthalmology with a focus on facial contouring and aesthetic eyelid treatments.
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Head of medical cosmetics and device-based aesthetic treatments, with a focus on skin analysis and personalised skincare.
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Small bruises, swelling, tenderness or indentations may occur during the first few days; opening your mouth may also feel uncomfortable for a while. Infection, visible or protruding threads, persistent asymmetry, nerve irritation and prolonged pain are complications rather than expected short-term reactions. During your consultation, we also explain possible corrective treatments, their limitations and the risk of an unsatisfactory result.
Answers to your questions about treatment, the procedure and aftercare.
Threads may be suitable for mild tissue sagging or early loss of firmness. Skin quality, existing tissue support and previous procedures determine suitability. Threads cannot correct significant excess skin in the same way as surgical tightening.
An initial lift may be visible soon after treatment with threads that have supporting structures. The contour can be assessed more reliably once swelling has settled; changes related to collagen formation develop gradually. The degree of improvement and how long it lasts depend on the thread system and your tissue response.
Allow time to rest during the initial recovery period. Visible marks and tenderness can last for several days, and occasionally longer. Exercise and pronounced facial movements may need to be restricted temporarily, depending on the type of thread. Your personalised aftercare plan will explain how long these restrictions apply.
We assess your desired contour in relation to your skin thickness, tissue weight and previous treatments. This guides the choice and number of threads and how they are placed. During your consultation, we also explain what change is realistically achievable and when another method may be more suitable.