

The excess threads are then cut off.ĭepending on the areas treated, the procedure takes 15-30 minutes and causes a minimum amount of discomfort for our patients. Once inserted, the threads anchor the skin and lift it upwards. After numbing by local anesthesia, the PDO threads are inserted by a needle into different layers of the skin. During a PDO Thread Lift, polydioxanone threads are delicately placed beneath the dermis to secure and lift sagging skin, promote collagen production, and achieve a tighter “v-shape” to your facial structure.Ī PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive procedure that can be completed in our office. When combined with an injectable treatment such as Botox or Dermal Fillers, you can have a total skin transformation that will take years off of the appearance of your skin.Ī PDO Thread Lift is performed with biodegradable Polydioxanone threads and a hypodermic needle. The procedure can be used all over the body, including the face, cheeks, brow, neck, or areas like knees and belly. PDO thread lifting gives you natural-looking results without the invasive nature of a facelift. Still, the effects will continue to last for another 3-6 months due to cellular rejuvenation and fat tissue contraction. The threads will disintegrate and be absorbed into the body after about six months. Once introduced, the threads produce three effects in the skin: The PDO Thread Lift is a treatment to tightens skin tissue, using threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO).
