PDO Threads: Lift & Tighten

PDO Threads

PDO threads, short for Polydioxanone threads, are a type of absorbable suture material used in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to lift and tighten sagging skin tissue. When inserted under the skin, PDO threads create a support structure that lifts sagging skin tissues. This mechanical lift is immediate and improves over time as the threads stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.

PDO Threads r Me

Results from PDO thread treatments are visible immediately after the procedure due to the mechanical lifting effect. Over the following weeks to months, collagen production is stimulated, enhancing the skin's texture and firmness. The threads gradually dissolve over several months, but the improvement in skin quality can last for up to a year or more.

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TREATMENT AREAS

  • Facial Contouring: Jawline tightening, cheek lifting, and brow lifting.

  • Neck and Body: Neck tightening, breast lifting, and skin rejuvenation in other body areas.

  • Peri-Oral Lines: When placed around the mouth (peri-oral area), they can help tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, including smoker's lines and nasolabial folds.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • PDO threads are absorbable sutures made from Polydioxanone, a biocompatible material used in medical sutures for many years. They are used in cosmetic procedures to lift and tighten sagging skin.

  • PDO threads are inserted under the skin using a thin needle or cannula. They create a support structure that mechanically lifts sagging tissues. Over time, PDO threads stimulate collagen production, further improving skin texture and firmness.

  • PDO threads are commonly used for facial contouring (e.g., jawline, cheeks, brows), neck lifting, breast lifting, and skin rejuvenation in other body areas where mild to moderate sagging is present.

  • PDO thread results are immediate due to the mechanical lifting effect. Over several months, collagen production is stimulated, enhancing results. The threads dissolve over time, but improvements in skin quality can last up to a year or more.

  • There may be mild swelling and bruising after the procedure, but most patients can resume normal activities shortly after treatment. Avoiding strenuous exercise and facial massages for a few days is recommended.