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NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology intended to control the local availability of non-crosslinked HA around the absorbable thread using nano- and microscale capsules. APTOS promotional material may describe this concept as a “solid biostimulator” or a “fourth-generation thread,” but these are manufacturer terms rather than universal medical classifications. The manufacturer intends the encapsulation system to provide gradual local HA availability, but the clinical effect always depends on the exact device and individual tissue response.
NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology intended to control the local availability of non-crosslinked HA around the absorbable thread using nano- and microscale capsules. APTOS promotional material may describe this concept as a “solid biostimulator” or a “fourth-generation thread,” but these are manufacturer terms rather than universal medical classifications. The manufacturer intends the encapsulation system to provide gradual local HA availability, but the clinical effect always depends on the exact device and individual tissue response.
01 / How it works
It is vital to distinguish APTOS NAMICA™ from conventional fillers and other thread types. The HA associated with NAMICA research is non-crosslinked; it does not build cheek projection like a crosslinked structural filler, nor does it replace facial fat or reshape the nose. Furthermore, P(LA/CL) is an entirely separate polymer from PDO (polydioxanone), pure PLLA, or PCL, with different degradation behaviours and evidence. Patients from Mount Austin, Medini, and Singapore appreciate our transparent approach: we rely on the exact sealed product and manufacturer instructions as the source of truth, not social media claims.
NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology intended to control the local availability of non-crosslinked HA around the absorbable thread using nano- and microscale capsules. APTOS promotional material may describe this concept as a “solid biostimulator” or a “fourth-generation thread,” but these are manufacturer terms rather than universal medical classifications. The manufacturer intends the encapsulation system to provide gradual local HA availability, but the clinical effect always depends on the exact device and individual tissue response.
It is vital to distinguish APTOS NAMICA™ from conventional fillers and other thread types. The HA associated with NAMICA research is non-crosslinked; it does not build cheek projection like a crosslinked structural filler, nor does it replace facial fat or reshape the nose. Furthermore, P(LA/CL) is an entirely separate polymer from PDO (polydioxanone), pure PLLA, or PCL, with different degradation behaviours and evidence. Patients from Mount Austin, Medini, and Singapore appreciate our transparent approach: we rely on the exact sealed product and manufacturer instructions as the source of truth, not social media claims.
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02 / Visual guide
NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology intended to control the local availability of non-crosslinked HA around the absorbable thread using nano- and microscale capsules. APTOS promotional material may describe this concept as a “solid biostimulator” or a “fourth-generation thread,” but these are manufacturer terms rather than universal medical classifications. The manufacturer intends the encapsulation system to provide gradual local HA availability, but the clinical effect always depends on the exact device and individual tissue response.
Interactive treatment map
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Concerns & areas
Explore common areas and goals, then discuss which are most relevant to you.
Learn how this area can be approached within a personalised treatment plan.
Learn how this area can be approached within a personalised treatment plan.
Learn how this area can be approached within a personalised treatment plan.
Learn how this area can be approached within a personalised treatment plan.
Who may benefit
Current published Malaysian guidance places thread lift within the surgical-specialist chapter. The practitioner’s specialty, LCP, National Registry listing, and procedure scope must be verified. It also requires an approved Minor Surgery Room.
What to discuss first
03 / Your treatment journey
A calm, well-explained experience at every stage.
Talk through the concern, your previous experiences and the result you would like to explore.
Review the treatment area, suitable options, expected experience and practical timing.
Arrive prepared and receive clear guidance throughout the treatment visit.
Leave with simple aftercare, helpful contact details and a plan for review.
APTOS NAMICA™ is not a single, universal thread device. NAMICA is a proprietary APTOS encapsulation technology associated with selected absorbable P(LA/CL) threads. Depending on the exact product documentation, P(LA/CL) refers to a copolymer based on poly-L-lactide and ε-caprolactone, designed to incorporate non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid. It is critical to understand that published NAMICA research describes P(LA/CL) and HA threads, and it should not be incorrectly described as a PDO thread.
At Medi Clinic in Johor Bahru, we provide a thorough, doctor-led assessment for adults from Malaysia and Singapore experiencing mild-to-moderate midface soft-tissue descent or early jowl appearance. Thread lifting is a medical procedure. Current Malaysian Ministry of Health aesthetic-practice guidance places thread lifting within the surgical-specialist chapter. It requires an approved Minor Surgery Room and a practitioner with the correct Letter of Credentialing and Privileging (LCP) and National Registry listing. Whether you are travelling from Taman Molek, Eco Botanic, Iskandar Puteri, or across the Causeway, a consultation does not guarantee thread implantation; another treatment or no procedure may be recommended based on your facial laxity and exact device suitability.
04 / Practical expectations
Your experience will reflect the selected treatment, treatment area and individual response. These are the useful details to explore during your visit.
05 / Compare your options
Compare the treatment approach, the area it is designed for, the experience and the way results may develop—not only the name or price.
A useful starting point when you already know the treatment and want to understand it more clearly.
Opens a wider conversation about suitable approaches, timing, recovery and natural-looking results.
Treatment gallery
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Related concerns
Begin with the concern you notice, then discover treatment approaches and questions worth bringing to your consultation.
Patient knowledge guide
Four short questions explain the treatment, suitability and why assessment matters. This quiz educates—it does not diagnose or confirm treatment eligibility.
06 / Before you decide
During a consultation, we provide transparent education on severe medical risks. Possible complications include thread extrusion (where the device becomes exposed through the skin), significant haematoma, tissue tethering, scarring, and nerve-related issues like numbness or shooting pain. If an exposed thread occurs, patients must never pull or cut it themselves.
Urgent Medical Assessment: Certain symptoms require immediate attention and should never wait for a routine follow-up. Seek urgent care for rapidly increasing facial swelling, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, high fever, spreading redness, pus, severe or rapidly worsening pain, new facial weakness, or skin breakdown. We ensure every patient receives clear, written aftercare instructions and understands that “absorbable” does not mean risk-free.
Read about informed consent07 / Recovery
You will receive treatment-specific guidance on what to expect, how to care for the area and when to contact the clinic with a question.
Contact the clinic08 / FAQ
Helpful answers for planning your consultation and understanding the treatment experience.
NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology intended to control the local availability of non-crosslinked HA around the absorbable thread using nano- and microscale capsules. APTOS promotional material may describe this concept as a “solid biostimulator” or a “fourth-generation thread,” but these are manufacturer terms rather than universal medical classifications. The manufacturer intends the encapsulation system to provide gradual local HA availability, but the clinical effect always depends on the exact device and individual tissue response.
NAMICA is an APTOS encapsulation technology associated with selected absorbable P(LA/CL) threads containing non-crosslinked HA. It is not one universal thread model; the exact product and Malaysian registration must be verified.
No. Published NAMICA research describes P(LA/CL) and HA threads rather than PDO. P(LA/CL) refers to a copolymer based on poly-L-lactide and ε-caprolactone, which has distinct degradation properties from standard PDO.
Current published Malaysian guidance places thread lift within the surgical-specialist chapter. The practitioner’s specialty, LCP, National Registry listing, and procedure scope must be verified. It also requires an approved Minor Surgery Room.
Yes. Dimpling or puckering may be temporary or persistent. Depending on tissue thickness and device position, a thread may also become visible or palpable beneath the skin. Migration and extrusion are also possible.
Yes. Medi Clinic can assess Singapore visitors, but practitioner credentialing, device registration, patient suitability, and realistic follow-up arrangements must be strictly confirmed before proceeding.
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