PDO THREADS
PDO therapy is an effective cosmetic technique that lifts, tighten sagging skin tissues by inducing collagen production. It involves the implantation of fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads
(similar to those used in medical suturing) into the subcutaneous layer of the skin using small needles.
Once these threads have been implanted into the skin causing micro-injuries that stimulate collagen synthesis and tissue contraction. After six months, the threads will be absorbed into the body leaving new collagen in their place.
The procedures is carried out using local anaesthetic, treatment time is between 45 and 60 minutes depending on the treatment area. Side effects are minimal but may include swelling and bruising that lasts 2-3 days, and patients can continue with normal activities immediately after.
PDO therapy can be treated on the cheeks, brow, jawline, neck, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, arms, thighs and abdomen. The lifting effect is at its peak after 6 months when collagen has formed around the threads, and lasts between 18 – 24 months.
Benefits of PDO Lift:
– Stimulate the production of new collagen in your skin, this increase reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Quick recovery
– Youthful appearance
– Long lasting treatment
– Safe easily absorbed by the body
– Immediate lifted appearance
– Can be combined with other anti-ageing treatments.
Summary of Thread Lift Treatment
Procedure Time:
30 minutes
Full Recovery:
2-3 Days
Back To Work:
Immediately
Anaesthetic:
Topical and Local
Full Recovery:
24 hrs
Sensitivity Period:
2-3 Days
Duration of Results:
12-24 months
Risks & Complications
Swelling, bruising.
Frequently asked questions
This treatment can last anywhere from 18 – 36 months, from your first session alone.
When a thread lift uses the highest quality threads and is performed correctly, you should not be able to see or feel the threads after the procedure.
You can expect an immediate lift to the treated area, but this will somewhat ease down once the initial swelling has settled down. Appearance is expected to gradually improve over a period of 2-3 months as collagen remodelling occurs.
To heighten the best results one can have, there are several things which will be advised during consultation and aftercare. These include sleeping on your stomach or side, wearing makeup, drinking alcohol, making intense facial expressions, temporarily facial massages
The procedure is not painful and there is a lot of bruising, pain, and swelling
The PDO threads remain under the skin until they eventually dissolve, spurring the body to naturally produce more collagen to tighten the skin. The threads also anchor the skin and lift it upwards.
