PDO (Polydioxanone) thread lifts are a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to lift and tighten sagging skin without the need for surgery. During the treatment, absorbable sutures are strategically inserted under the skin using a fine needle, providing an immediate lifting effect while stimulating collagen production over time. Commonly treated areas include the face, neck, and jawline, resulting in a rejuvenated and youthful appearance. The threads naturally dissolve over several months, but the skin continues to improve as new collagen forms.
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads function similarly to dissolvable sutures, being absorbed by the skin’s deeper layers over time. During a PDO thread lift, a trained medical professional carefully inserts the fine threads into the sub-dermal skin layers using a small needle, then gently pulls to lift and tighten the skin. This process is repeated as needed, with typically two or three threads used per treatment area.
Ideal candidates for PDO thread lifts are individuals who maintain a healthy, stable weight, typically between their early thirties and mid-fifties, and are concerned with mild to moderate skin sagging and wrinkles around the mouth, nose, chin, or jawline. Those with thin or severely sagging skin may not be the best candidates for this procedure, but other options, such as various facelift techniques, are available to address their concerns.
Some results, like skin lifting and contouring, are visible immediately after the treatment. In fact, your skin may appear tighter when you leave our office than it will a week later.
The full results of your PDO thread lift will appear within one to two months after treatment, depending largely on your age. Age plays a key role in how quickly your body produces new collagen, the protein responsible for plumping cheeks, filling fine lines, and smoothing wrinkles.