What are PDO Threads?
Lift, tighten, and rejuvenate your skin with PDO Threads. This minimally invasive treatment uses dissolvable polydioxanone (PDO) threads placed beneath the skin to provide an immediate lifting effect while stimulating your body's natural collagen production. PDO threads are ideal for improving mild to moderate skin laxity of the face, jawline, neck, and brows, resulting in firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
What are the Benefits?
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Lifts Sagging Skin: Instantly reposition and elevate lax facial and neck tissue.
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Stimulates Collagen: Promotes natural collagen and elastin production over time.
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Improves Firmness & Elasticity: Smooths fine lines and restores skin structure.
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Enhances Facial Contours: Sharpens the jawline, lifts the cheeks, and redefines facial features.
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Minimally Invasive: Delivers surgical-like rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
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Natural-Looking Results: Subtle, refreshed enhancements that build gradually over time.
How Does It Work?
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Preparation: The target treatment area is cleansed and thoroughly numbed using a local anesthetic to ensure complete comfort.
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Treatment Process: Using fine, blunt-tipped cannulas, PDO threads are precisely placed beneath the skin to lift and support targeted areas.
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Collagen Stimulation: Over several months, the threads safely dissolve while triggering your body's natural healing response to build new collagen and firm the skin.
Procedure Time & Recovery
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Session Duration: 45–90 minutes
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Downtime: Minimal. Mild swelling, localized bruising, or tenderness may occur for 5–10 days.
Pre-Care & Post-Care Instructions
Pre-Care Guide
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Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications or supplements for several days prior, if approved by your provider.
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Stay well-hydrated leading up to your appointment.
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Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup or lotions.
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Inform your provider of all current medical conditions and medications.
Post-Care Guide
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Avoid strenuous exercise and high-impact physical activity for 1 week.
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Sleep on your back with your head elevated for several nights to prevent pressure on the threads.
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Avoid excessive facial movements, facial massages, and dental procedures for approximately 2 weeks.
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Strictly follow all custom aftercare guidelines provided by your clinician.
Safety Information
Potential Risks & Side Effects
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Swelling or localized bruising
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Tenderness or soreness at entry sites
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Temporary skin puckering or dimpling
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Rare risk of infection or thread migration
Contraindications
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Active skin infections or inflammation in the treatment area
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Autoimmune conditions that impair healing
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Bleeding or blood-clotting disorders
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Uncontrolled diabetes
Frequently Asked Questions About PDO Threads
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