Are you looking for a facelift but not ready to go under the knife? PDO threads may be the answer for you. PDO thread stands for polydioxanone thread. It is a synthetic, absorbable surgical suture. During this minimally invasive procedure, the thread is inserted under the skin. Barbed threads are pulled and tightened to provide lift, and smooth threads stimulate collagen production.
Polydioxanone, one of the safest materials to be implanted in the body, is fully absorbed by hydrolysis within 4 to 6 months. The foreign body (thread) stimulates collagen synthesis, and the skin structure created will hold for up to another 14 months. PDO Threads improve the quality of the skin, Redefine the contour of the face, Reduce roundness, reduce wrinkles, lift sagging skin in the cheeks, jowls, and neck, enhance the volume of the lips, and stimulate collagen production.
Certain health or skin conditions may be a contraindication to treatment. Please inform your provider of any ongoing conditions that you may have. Cold sores may require pre-treatment with medication before any procedure. Certain cosmetic and skin treatments should not be performed within two weeks of the procedure. Notify your practitioner of all previous cosmetic treatments received. Prior to treatment, avoid alcohol and all anti-inflammatory medications or medications that could thin your blood.