PDO Threads
What are PDO Threads?
PDO Threads are a revolutionary minimally-invasive skin rejuvenation technique where special surgical threads are strategically placed to gently lift and tighten loose or sagging skin. This procedure is highly effective for softening marionette lines, improving jowls, and generally addressing skin laxity affecting the face, neck and other areas of the body, to give a more youthful appearance. These threads stimulate your own collagen production producing long-lasting and natural results.
PDO Lifting threads have barbs along the thread that are intended to reposition the overlying skin. These threads are placed in the subcutaneous layer (fat) then pulled so that both the fatty layer and the skin look slightly lifted. While the main intention of barbed threads are to lift, they also stimulate the body to generate new collagen simultaneously. The ideal patient for lifting threads have good skin quality and mild to moderate sagging.
PDO smooth threads do not have barbs and easily glide under the skin in treatment areas. They are a single filament thread designed to stimulate collagen and support the skin, rather than immediately lift or reposition the skin. We recommend coming in every 4-6 weeks for a total of 3-5 treatment sessions when targeting a specific area. Some of these areas can include your crows feet and under eyes, lines down the cheeks or sides of face, frown lines or Glabella, and Nasolabial folds. A great real-life example of when to use PDO threads is for the patient who has a deep crevice in between their eyebrows that will improve with Botox but likely will not totally fade.
What are the benefits?
A polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift treatment lifts and tightens the skin while encouraging it to regenerate itself. When your skin loses its natural resilience, repetitive muscle movements (such as squinting, smiling, laughing, or frowning) can produce permanent lines.
Loss of elasticity can result in droopy, baggy regions, particularly around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline. In a PDO thread lift procedure, dissolvable sutures are strategically placed in the areas of concern to promote tighter, healthier skin. Results are instant, but the PDO Threads continue to stimulate collagen as they dissolve over time, for continued improvement.
Surgical facelifts are a typical therapy for these age-related problems, particularly when the changes are significant. However, not everyone wants or requires such a drastic operation, making a PDO thread lift an excellent non-surgical anti-aging alternative.
Instantly improve sagging skin like “turkey necks,” and facial lines
Improve skin texture through collagen formation
Reduce/eliminate “water bottle” lines around the lips
Reduce the appearance of marionette lines
Am I a good candidate?
Aging issues are a common concern for both men and women. PDO Threads may be an excellent option if your concerns include:
Your cheeks have lost volume or structure
Deep wrinkles on your forehead
Drooping brows
Jowls
Sagging neck skin
All of these issues can be addressed with a simple, minimally invasive PDO thread lift treatment. The majority of patients may complete the treatment in less than an hour and notice effects right away. The amount of pain or discomfort experienced is usually modest, and patients can return to their normal activities within 24 hours.
What are the results?
Since PDO Threads is minimally invasive, patients experience little or no downtime as the sutures dissolve. Full absorption typically occurs within four to six months and will not leave scar tissue. Patients experience little to no bruising. While the threads dissolve, they leave behind a collagen matrix that will maintain results for 1-3 years.
The best way to keep your results for as long as possible is to avoid sun damage and keep your skin healthy. Some patients, on the other hand, will require further treatments in order to achieve their full potential. Following your provider's post-treatment instructions is essential to ensuring that your younger, healthier-looking skin will last for many years to come.
