Thread Lift (PDO Threads)
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What Is It?
PDO (polydioxanone) thread lifts use absorbable surgical sutures — the same material used in heart surgery — inserted beneath the skin to lift tissues and stimulate collagen production. PDO threads come in smooth (for skin rejuvenation), twisted (for volume), and barbed (for lifting) forms.
How It Works
Under local anaesthesia, PDO threads are inserted through a needle or cannula into the subdermal plane. Barbed threads anchor to tissue and are pulled to create lift. Smooth threads are placed in a mesh or fan pattern to trigger neocollagenesis. The threads dissolve completely within 6–8 months.
Realistic Results
An immediate, natural-looking lift in the treated zone, along with progressive skin quality improvement from collagen stimulation. Smooth PDO threads improve skin texture and fine lines rather than lifting. Lifting results last 12–18 months. Skin quality improvements can last longer.
Recovery
Entry points are tiny (needle entry only) and heal within days. Bruising and swelling last 5–10 days. Avoid extreme facial expressions, dental work, and facial massage for 2 weeks.
Risks & Complications
- !Visible puckering or dimpling (usually resolves in 1–2 weeks)
- !Thread breakage or extrusion
- !Infection along the thread tract
- !Asymmetry
- !Thread visibility through thin skin
Red Flags — Choose a Clinic Safely
- ⚑Provider uses unbranded or imported threads without verifiable safety data
- ⚑Claims that results last 3–5 years (PDO threads dissolve in 6–8 months — results cannot last this long)
- ⚑Multiple threads inserted at once without a structured placement plan
- ⚑No sterile field maintained during the procedure
Questions to Ask Before Booking
- Are you using barbed lifting threads or smooth collagen-stimulating threads for my goals?
- What brand of PDO thread are you using, and where is it manufactured?
- How will you ensure symmetry between the two sides?
- What is the procedure if a thread extrudes through my skin?
- How soon after this treatment can I consider a repeat session?
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