PDO THREAD LIFT

A PDO thread lift is a procedure that uses a dissolvable suture to tighten and lift your skin. It’s a less invasive procedure than facelift surgery and can often be performed in under 45 minutes  without needing to go under a scalpel.

Polydioxanone (PDO) thread lifts use a biodegradable polyester suture. They’re best suited for rejuvenating your skin while some types of thread lifts are better at lifting sagging skin.

The presence of these sutures in your skin triggers cells in your body called fibroblasts to produce more collagen. Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its structure and elasticity. Loss of collagen is one of the main causes of aging skin.

PDO threads can be further divided into three categories:

• PDO smooth threads. Smooth sutures that help rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen production.
• PDO barb threads. These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fishhooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face.
• PDO twist threads. Made up of one or two intertwined threads, these are used to help restore volume to sunken parts of your skin.

Recovery from a PDO thread lift is minimal. You may have some swelling and bruising for the first 24 to 48 hours  but you can return to most of your daily routines right away.

You should avoid rubbing your face as much as possible the week after your procedure to avoid accidently dislodging the thread. You’ll also likely be advised to avoid pursing your lips, smoking, and drinking through a straw for the first several weeks.

Other activities you may want to avoid for 1 to 2 weeks include sleeping on your side, intense exercise, and visiting saunas.

Sleeping with your head propped on a pillow can help you avoid accidentally rolling onto your face during the middle of the night.