PDO Thread Lift
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads inserted under the skin to lift and tighten sagging facial and neck tissue.
Definition
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads inserted under the skin to lift and tighten sagging facial and neck tissue.
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What You Need to Know
PDO (polydioxanone) threads have been used in surgery for decades and are fully absorbable. In aesthetic use, barbed threads create an immediate lifting effect while smooth threads stimulate collagen production. Common treatment areas include jowls, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, brow, neck, and jawline. The procedure takes 30-60 minutes under local anesthesia. Threads dissolve over 4-6 months, but the collagen framework they stimulate lasts 12-18 months. Results are immediate (lift) with continued improvement (collagen stimulation) over 2-3 months. Side effects include swelling, bruising, and temporary dimpling. Patients should avoid extreme facial expressions, sleeping on the side, and strenuous exercise for 2 weeks. Thread lifts are not a facelift replacement — they are best for mild to moderate laxity in patients who are not ready for surgery or want a "prejuvenation" treatment. Cost ranges from $1,500-$4,500 depending on the number of threads and treatment area.
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- 1What is a thread lift?
- 2How long does a thread lift last?
- 3Is a thread lift painful?
- 4Am I a good candidate for a thread lift?
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A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads inserted under the skin to lift and tighten sagging facial and neck tissue. PDO (polydioxanone) threads have been used in surgery for decades and are fully absorbable. In aesthetic use, barbed threads create an immediate lifting effect while smooth threads stimulate collagen production.
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Your medical spa provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about thread lift options, provides cost ranges, checks appointment availability, and schedules consultations.
Your medical spa provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about thread lift options, provides cost ranges, checks appointment availability, and schedules consultations.
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