PDO / COG THREADS
Thread lifts have become a minimally invasive alternative to the facelift for patients who are not ready to undergo more aggressive treatment options. Although the effects from a thread lift will be temporary and not as dramatic as a facelift, improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can be seen gradually as the procedure stimulates natural collagen production. PDO sutures are a type of material used for thread lifts. PDO, which stands for polydioxanone, is an absorbable polymer that is flexible and durable for minimally invasive thread lifts. PDO thread lifts, sometimes referred to as PDS thread lifts, come in a variety of textures.
There are three main textures of PDO sutures: mono, cog, and screw threads. Mono threads are singular, smooth sutures that are anchored to the face that provide a small lift to the face. Cog threads have a barbed texture that provide better lift and increased collagen production. Screw threads have 1-2 intertwined threads which provide volume to the treated area. For patients who only desire skin tightening and rejuvenation, mono threads may be sufficient. Patients who desire more lifting and volume will better benefit from textured cog or screw threads.
PDO Thread Lift addresses concerns such as:
Brow Lift
Jowls
Fine Lines/Wrinkles
Nasolabial Folds
Neck Laxity
Low Brows
Who is an ideal candidate?
Anyone who presents with signs of skin ageing and skin laxity may be suitable for thread lifts.
How long does it take to administer and does it hurt?
Before treatment, the patient’s skin will be marked for insertion and direction of the inserted threads. Once marked, the insertion points will be throughly anesthetized. Multiple threads can be inserted through the same point in the skin. PDO threads are attached to a long cannula. The cannula will be pushed through the tissue beneath the skin. When the thread has reached its predetermined end point, the thread will be released and the cannula removed. This process will be repeated until the desired lift has been achieved, with as many 1-15 threads inserted depending on the treatment area and concern being addressed.Any extra thread will be trimmed. The threads will be massaged to ensure the tissue is smooth and no dimpling is present. Recovery is minimal after a PDO thread lift procedure. Most patients are able to resume normal activity within 1 week postoperatively.
The goal of a PDO thread lift is to reposition facial and neck tissues to restore and rejuvenate youthful proportions and appearances to the face.
How long does it last?
The results will, quite literally, be instantaneous and will last up to 2 years as the natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid increases, making this a truly long lasting treatment. The threads themselves will dissolve over a short period of time.
Are there any side effects? Some people may experience some swelling, redness and bruising as a consequence of the injections. This is usually not severe but can be in extreme cases and should return to normal relatively quickly.
There are three main textures of PDO sutures: mono, cog, and screw threads. Mono threads are singular, smooth sutures that are anchored to the face that provide a small lift to the face. Cog threads have a barbed texture that provide better lift and increased collagen production. Screw threads have 1-2 intertwined threads which provide volume to the treated area. For patients who only desire skin tightening and rejuvenation, mono threads may be sufficient. Patients who desire more lifting and volume will better benefit from textured cog or screw threads.
PDO Thread Lift addresses concerns such as:
Brow Lift
Jowls
Fine Lines/Wrinkles
Nasolabial Folds
Neck Laxity
Low Brows
Who is an ideal candidate?
Anyone who presents with signs of skin ageing and skin laxity may be suitable for thread lifts.
How long does it take to administer and does it hurt?
Before treatment, the patient’s skin will be marked for insertion and direction of the inserted threads. Once marked, the insertion points will be throughly anesthetized. Multiple threads can be inserted through the same point in the skin. PDO threads are attached to a long cannula. The cannula will be pushed through the tissue beneath the skin. When the thread has reached its predetermined end point, the thread will be released and the cannula removed. This process will be repeated until the desired lift has been achieved, with as many 1-15 threads inserted depending on the treatment area and concern being addressed.Any extra thread will be trimmed. The threads will be massaged to ensure the tissue is smooth and no dimpling is present. Recovery is minimal after a PDO thread lift procedure. Most patients are able to resume normal activity within 1 week postoperatively.
The goal of a PDO thread lift is to reposition facial and neck tissues to restore and rejuvenate youthful proportions and appearances to the face.
How long does it last?
The results will, quite literally, be instantaneous and will last up to 2 years as the natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid increases, making this a truly long lasting treatment. The threads themselves will dissolve over a short period of time.
Are there any side effects? Some people may experience some swelling, redness and bruising as a consequence of the injections. This is usually not severe but can be in extreme cases and should return to normal relatively quickly.
