The PDO Thread Lift is a treatment which lifts and tightens sagging skin tissue, using threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO). The threads introduces them into the deeper layers of the skin.
The PDO Thread Lift is a treatment which lifts and tightens sagging skin tissue, using threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO). The threads introduces them into the deeper layers of the skin. Once introduced, the threads produce 3 effects in the skin:
About 6 months after the procedure, the PDO threads will disappear through simple hydrolysis (they are absorbable). The lifted facial contours will remain for about 3-6 months more, due to the cellular rejuvenation effects. Your skin cells are stimulated to produce new collagen, and new blood vessels to improve skin microcirculation. At the same time, the PDO threads cause the fat tissue to contract, producing a skin tightening and facial slimming effect.
A PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive procedure. After numbing, the PDO threads are inserted via sharp or blunt tip needles (called cannulas) into different layers of the skin. Once inserted, the threads anchor the skin and lift it upwards. The excess threads are then cut off. This then triggers the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin and acts lift a scaffolding for cells to regenerate around, to build structure and lift and tighten.
Your skin is immediately lifted after a PDO thread lifting procedure, as the threads provide support to lift skin in its new position. You may look slightly tighter than the final result, but in about 1 week, you will begin to look much more natural.
The rejuvenate effects kick in after 1-2 months – you will notice better skin texture, firmer and smoother skin. Your technician may concentrate more on either skin rejuvenation, or skin lifting during your procedure. Depending on the technique and which is used, the results will vary from person to person.
In about 9 months after the treatment, the threads would have dissolved, but the results will still continue for many more months. I recommend repeating the procedure 6-9 months after the first procedure, to allow for a long lasting result of up to 3 years.
You may notice an immediate lift, especially with cog threads. Full results develop gradually over 4–8 weeks as collagen is produced.
The threads are made of Polydioxanone (PDO)
The PDO thread lift is very versatile, allowing practically all areas of the face to be treated, including the:
Undereye area
Eyebrows
Crow’s feet (wrinkles around eyes)
Cheeks
Nasolabial folds
Naso jugal folds
Wrinkles around mouth
Jaw line
Jowls
Neck
The PDO Thread Lift is an effective non-surgical facelifting treatment that is suitable for anyone looking to improve the appearance of sagging skin.
This treatment is suitable for someone who is willing to undergo some injections, and who want to attain an immediate lift of the facial contours without undergoing a facelift surgery.
It is best suited for men and women who are unwilling to tolerate the long downtime of a facelift surgery but want to look refresh and lifted – naturally.
The lifted facial contours will remain for about 3-6 months more, due to the cellular rejuvenation effects.
In about 9 months after the treatment, the threads would have dissolved, but the results will still continue for many more months. I recommend repeating the procedure 6-9 months after the first procedure, to allow for a long lasting result of up to 3 years.
PDO threads provide instant structural support and stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production over time. As the threads dissolve, the collagen framework they leave behind helps maintain firmer, smoother skin.
Yes. PDO threads are FDA-approved, widely used in surgery, and completely dissolvable. When placed by a trained medical professional, they are very safe.
It depends on the treatment area and goal. Example:
Jawline: 4–8 threads
Mid-face: 2–4 threads per side
I will customise the number based on your anatomy and result desired.
No strenuous exercise or facial massage for 7–10 days
Avoid sleeping on your side
No facials, steam rooms, or saunas for 2–3 weeks
Avoid exaggerated facial movements during healing
Avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, fish oil, and blood thinners for 3–5 days before
Come with clean, makeup-free skin
Arrange a calm few days post-treatment to avoid intense facial activity
Most side effects are mild and temporary:
Swelling
Bruising
Redness
Slight dimpling or asymmetry (usually resolves)
Rare risks:
Infection
Thread migration or visibility
Nerve damage (very rare when performed correctly)
Minimal. You may experience:
Mild swelling or bruising for 2–5 days
Tenderness or tightness
Most clients resume normal activities within 24–48 hours.
Mild discomfort may occur. A local anaesthetic or numbing cream is used to ensure comfort during the procedure.
