Advanced Thread Lifting Surgery Fellowship (FTLS) — Goa
Master Facial Biomechanics, Vector Design, PDO/PCL Barbed Cogs, and Lunchtime Face-Lifting Techniques with 1:1 Live-Patient Mentorship in Goa.
The Advanced Thread Lifting Surgery Fellowship (FTLS) by the Institute of Aesthetic Medicine and Advanced Cosmetology (IAMAC) is an intensive, specialized clinical fellowship engineered exclusively for registered medical practitioners (MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DNB) seeking total precision and surgical independence in non-surgical tissue repositioning.
Program Overview
| Parameter | Clinical Details |
| Program Title | Advanced Thread Lifting Surgery Fellowship (PDO & Cog) – FTLS |
| Location / Venue | IAMAC Global Headquarters & Clinical Training Hub, Canacona, Goa |
| Batch Size | Strict 3:1 Doctor-to-Faculty Ratio (Max 8-10 Delegates per Goa Residency) |
| Eligibility | Registered Medical Practitioners (MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, Skin/Derm, Plastic Surgery) |
| Certification | Internationally Accredited IAMAC FTLS Certification & IIAB Board Alignment |
Why Doctors Choose the Goa FTLS Thread Lifting Residency
Thread lifting requires deep structural understanding of facial SMAS layers, retaining ligaments, and exact vector tensioning. Training directly at IAMAC’s central hub in Goa gives delegates the time, anatomical clarity, and hands-on patient volume needed to master these advanced surgical maneuvers.
1:1 Live-Patient Surgical Training: Perform real vector marking, local anesthesia blocks, cannula entry point creation, and thread traction deployment on live patients.
Textbook-Backed Vector Science: Curriculum derived directly from the Textbook of Advanced Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers and Thread Lifts authored by IAMAC Founder Dr. Swati Divyal Pai.
Complete Material Mastery: Hands-on experience with Polydioxanone (PDO) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) materials—covering Mono, Screw, Molded Cog, and Fishbone Cog configurations.
Focused Academic Retreat: Situated in Canacona, South Goa—conveniently reachable via Dabolim Airport (GOI), Manohar International Airport (MOPA), and Madgaon Railway Station (MAO).
Comprehensive Clinical Modules & Curriculum
Module 1: Facial Biomechanics & Functional Anatomy
- Surgical Layering & SMAS Architecture: Deep fascial mapping, superficial fat pad compartments, and retaining ligament anchors (zygomatic, masseteric, mandibular).
Aging Dynamics & Vector Physics: Mapping gravitational tissue descent, calculating tension vectors, and designing counter-gravity suspension lines.
Local Anesthesia Protocols: Infiltration techniques for entry points, tumescent line blocking, and nerve block administration for zero-pain procedures.
Module 2: Thread Typology, Rheology & Selection
Material Chemistry: Comparative degradation rates, tensile strength, and neocollagenesis potential of PDO vs. PCL vs. PLLA threads.
Structural Designs: Smooth Mono/Screw threads for dermal thickening; Barbed, Molded, and 360-degree Cog threads for mechanical lifting.
Cannula vs. Needle Drivers: Blunt-tip L-type and W-type cannula deployment for minimal tissue trauma and reduced hematoma risk.
Module 3: Procedural Execution & Anatomic Zones
Mid-Face & Nasolabial Elevation: Zygomatic arch anchoring and malar fat pad elevation protocols.
Jawline Sharpening & Jowl Reduction: Mandibular border contouring, pre-jowl sulcus correction, and submental/neck tightening.
Fox-Eye & Brow Elevation: Temporal fascial anchoring techniques for non-surgical eyebrow repositioning and periorbital opening.
Live Clinical Mentorship & Complication Management
Step-by-Step Practical Execution: From entry-hole pilot needle creation to cannula vectoring, thread locking, snapping, and post-procedure smoothing.
Complication Prevention & Correction: Management of thread puckering, skin dimpling, tethering release techniques, entry point infection control, and thread extrusion management.
Combination Protocols: Integrating thread lifts with hyaluronic acid fillers, neurotoxins, and biostimulators for complete multi-layered structural rejuvenation.
What Medical Delegates Say (Goa FTLS Alumni)
“Thread lifting always intimidated me due to fear of dimpling or asymmetrical pulls. The FTLS fellowship at IAMAC Goa completely changed that. The step-by-step vector planning and 1:1 live-patient guidance gave me complete confidence.”
— Dr. K. Deshmukh, MBBS, MS, Cosmetic Surgeon, Goa
Venue & Upcoming Batch Schedule — Goa
Upcoming Batch Date: Next Seats Opening for Upcoming Month
Residency Venue: IAMAC Headquarters, Royal Business Hub, Chaudi, Canacona, Goa.
Accessibility: 1 hour from Dabolim Airport (GOI); well-connected to Madgaon Railway Station (MAO).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is eligible to join the FTLS Goa fellowship?
Enrollment is strictly restricted to licensed, registered medical doctors holding MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, DDVL, or surgical qualifications registered with NMC or state medical councils.
2. Do delegates perform thread lifts on live patients during the workshop?
Yes. IAMAC guarantees supervised hands-on placement of PDO/Cog threads on pre-screened live patients under direct 1:1 faculty guidance.
3. What certificate will I receive after completing the residency?
You will be awarded the Advanced Thread Lifting Surgery Fellowship (FTLS) Certification from IAMAC, aligned with international accreditation standards.
Secure Your Goa FTLS Residency Seat
Strictly limited to 8-10 medical doctors per batch to preserve 1:1 surgical mentorship quality.
