PDO THREADS

*Will only be performed in a CQC registered clinic in England, or altneratively, can be performed in one of our clinics in Scotland or Wales.

WHAT IS A PDO THREAD LIFT?

Thread lifts are a relatively new form of non-surgical face lift. If your face has loosening or sagging skin and you want a tighter, fresher more youthful look, this treatment may be suitable.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Polydioxanone (PDO) threads are a special medical grade thread that is thinner than hair, made of protein. Research has confirmed that PDO that a foreign body reaction caused by the PDO threads improves the blood flow to the area stimulating neocollagenesis (the production of new collagen in the skin). It also stimulates elastin and hyaluronic acid, both of which are essential for tighter, youthful skin.

IS IT SAFE?

PDO threads have been used for many years in surgery and also have FDA approval.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?

Localised lidocaine injections are applied to the entry points following which threads are introduced into the skin through a fine needle. The treatment results in an immediate improvement in appearance but the results will improve over ensuing days and weeks as the PDO stimulates neocollagenesis, increasing the amount of collagen in the skin.

WHICH AREAS CAN BE TREATED?

This is a very versatile treatment which can be used in any part of the face and neck. It is commonly used to treat the lower face i.e. nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls. It can also be used for a non-surgical rhinoplasty or brow lift.

Furthermore, threads can also be used in other parts of the body e.g. lax skin on the abdomen or above the knees.

WHAT RESTULTS CAN I EXPECT?

Thread-lift treatments result in an instant and natural looking improvement in the appearance of the skin. A process of natural protein synthesis then begins after about 10-14 days. Over the subsequent weeks results will continue to improve, peaking at around 6 months and lasting for up to 2 years as your own body produce collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The thread itself is completely biodegradable and dissolves within 4 to 6 months.

TREATMENT IS NOT SUITABLE IF:
- You have active acne/broken skin or are prone to cold sores
- You have taken anticoagulation medications such as aspirin/warfarin/rivaroxaban
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an autoimmune disease, diabetes or infection