PDO Threads

What Is PDO Thread lift?

A PDO thread lift is a revolutionary new treatment in the world of aesthetics, but PDO threads themselves have been used safely for decades for various applications, like treating gynecological disorders or suturing incisions after medical procedures. When used as an aesthetic treatment, there are a few things you should know.

First, it mechanically results in instant skin lifting. Second, it contracts fat tissue to result in instant skin tightening. Third, it promotes collagen production and neovascularisation to renew your skin at the cellular level. All of this works together to give you enhanced skin texture, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and more elastic skin.

How Long Does It Take?

One of the best things about this treatment is it only takes around 15 to 60 minutes. After that, you’re free to go back to work or whatever else you had scheduled for the rest of your day.

What Can I Expect Before Treatment?

Before treatment starts, we will apply a topical numbing agent and local anesthetic to the treatment site. The needle used during this treatment is so fine it will not cause any pain. However, we provide anesthesia to ensure you feel no discomfort during the treatment.

What Can I Expect During Treatment?

Once the anesthetic has taken effect, your treatment will begin. The PDO threads are inserted via blunt tip needles, called cannulas, or sharp-tipped needles. Once inserted into the appropriate layer of skin, they act as anchors as the skin is lifted upwards. Then, the excess threads are cut off.

Are All PDO Threads the Same?

There are several types of PDO threads, and each serves its own unique purpose. Depending on your aesthetic goals, your PDO provider may use one or many thread types during your anti-aging treatment.

What Types of PDO Threads Are There?

There are two primary types of PDO threads, These are floating non-barbed threads and floating barbed threads. 

Is This Treatment Safe?

This treatment is completely safe. It is approved by the FDA for safety and efficiency. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of treatments have been performed and there are no reports of allergic reactions, sensitivities to the threads, or serious side effects or risks.

What Do I Need to Do Before Treatment?

Since PDO thread lifts are non-invasive, there isn’t a lot you need to do to prepare. However, there are some precautionary measures you can take to ensure the best results from your treatment. Here are things you should avoid one to two days before treatment:

• Alcohol
• Ginko
• Omega fish oil supplements
• Chinese medicine
• Vitamin E
• High-intensity workouts
• Steam rooms and saunas

What Do I Need to Do After Treatment?

There are not a lot of special after-care requirements to this treatment. However, you should hold off on any dental treatments for the first two weeks and only undertake light exercise for a week after your PDO thread lift. Moreover, you’ll want to sleep on your back for the first couple of weeks. This ensures you don’t put too much pressure on one side of your face.

How Is the Treatment Designed?

A PDO thread lift is customized to your unique skin type, skin texture and aesthetic goals. Depending on the area you want treated, you may receive three or four carefully placed barbed threads. Different threads are used for varying degrees of lift, skin tightening and cellular rejuvenation.

What Areas Can a PDO Thread Lift Treat?

Because a PDO thread lift is so versatile, it can treat virtually any area of the face. These include the:

• Neck
• Jowls
• Jawline
• Nasojugal folds
• Nasolabial folds
• Crow’s feet
• Undereye area
• Eyebrows
• Cheeks
• Marionette lines
• Breasts
• Buttocks
• Tummys
• Knees
• Elbows

The cheeks and the lower face/neck region are the most commonly treated. 

How Long Do the Threads Last?

How long the PDO threads last depends on a number of factors, including the thickness of the threads, the quality of the threads and your body’s rate of metabolism. However, most of our clients find that the threads have dissolved within six to nine months. After this the collagen will remain and results will continue to last up to 18 months. 

How Soon Will I See Results?

Some results of the treatment, such as skin lifting from cog threads and some of the contouring effects, are visible immediately after treatment.

When Will I See the Final Results?

The results of your PDO thread lift will be seen within 3 months of your treatment. How long it takes you personally depends a lot on your age. Your age is one of the leading factors in how quickly your body produces new, healthy collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for plumping up your cheeks, filling in fine lines and smoothing out wrinkles.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Most of our clients enjoy satisfactory results after just one treatment. Come in six to nine months after your first treatment so we can determine if you need a follow-up treatment. After that, you shouldn’t need another treatment for up to 3 years.

Am I a Good Candidate for a PDO Thread Lift?

If you’re looking to correct uneven pigmentation, lines, wrinkles, gaunt facial features or skin laxity of the face and body, then you are a good candidate for a PDO thread lift. You are a particularly good candidate for this treatment if you want an instant facial lift but don’t have the time or money to commit to a traditional facelift.

Which Treatments Complement a PDO Thread Lift Best?

The best complementary treatments to your PDO thread lift depend on the results you’re looking to achieve. If you are extremely concerned about lines and wrinkles exacerbated by facial motions, anti-wrinkle injections work best. If you’re more worried about static lines and wrinkles, dermal fillers are the perfect complement for your PDO thread lift.