PDO (polydioxanone) threads are small, absorbable sutures that reposition loose skin for a subtle lift. PDO materials are the same as what is used in traditional surgical sutures, but PDO threads have a small cone or barb at the end that allows them to hook onto the tissue. During the treatment, the PDO thread is inserted under the skin through a tiny entry point, usually made with a cannula, and pulled up to give a lifting effect. Each suture (there are different types) relies on bi-directional cones that hook onto the underlying tissue to elevate it and the skin for a smoother, more lifted, tighter look.

PDO threads, which can provide results that last up to two years, are an excellent solution to smooth and lift areas of the face that are experiencing aging. They are often used in conjunction with other age-reversing aesthetic treatments like fillers, neurotoxins, and lasers since the threads don’t address skin texture changes or stop muscle-related wrinkles.

Many of our patients make for good PDO thread candidates. The treatment works best if you want to improve common signs of aging without committing to surgery. We recommend PDO threads to patients who are experiencing the following:

• Minimal to moderate loose facial skin
• Age-related changes in the mid and lower face
• Initial signs of collagen loss
• Lost definition of certain facial features
• Skin that lacks tightness

PDO threads are also an effective treatment for both men and women who do not want to resort to more invasive surgical techniques to address these signs of aging.

PDO threads, both the smoothing and lifting varieties, sit in a league all their own. Unlike other aesthetic procedures that stop wrinkle formation at the source or add back lost volume by drawing moisture to the area for a plumping effect, PDO threads physically lift falling tissue back to a more natural position for more youthful definition and redefined contours.

After numbing a cannula or small needle is used to insert the threads under the skin. With the threads in place (any extra material is cut), they are pulled up against the skin so that the cone or barb can latch onto the tissue and lift the treatment area.The threads work as a two-fold treatment. First, they provide a lifting effect. Placing them under the skin allows them to hoist the tissue up and keep it there until the procedure’s effects disappear. Then, as the sutures dissolve, they trigger new collagen production in the skin for plumper-looking, smoother skin with added structure and increased volume.

Over time, the threads dissolve and are absorbed, and the collagen-stimulating effects start. That’s because PDO threads trigger new collagen due to the natural inflammatory process they create, which signals collagen creation as part of wound healing. Producing new collagen in the skin helps give it a natural plumpness and smoothness along with added structure, which is often lost as a result of normal aging.

PDO Threads  fall into one of three categories:

• Mono or smooth threads, which are smooth and help stimulate new collagen
• Cog or lifting threads, which have small barbs on them to lift the tissue and skin for added support
• Screw threads, which consist of two threads that are almost woven 

At Skin Plus Beauty, we offer both PDO smooth and lifting threads. These options are far more advanced and safer than the first generation of threads.together to add volume in areas where it is deficient

PDO threads take about 45 minutes to insert and put into place from start to finish. During the treatment, first, the area is numbed. Then, a cannula or small needle is used to insert the threads under the skin. With PDO threads, the initial lifting and tightening results can be seen immediately, plus there’s no major downtime save for some minimal bruising and swelling. Results can last up to 2 years. 

Non-surgical PDO threads have several benefits, which is why patients love the treatment. One of the most significant advantages is the immediate improvement they provide, but other benefits of the treatment include:

• Lifted skin that looks tighter
• A smoothing effect with fewer noticeable lines and wrinkles
• Increased volume
• Collagen production
• Natural-looking results
• Various parts of the face can be targeted