PDO threads offer a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical facelift, whilst offering several key benefits:
- Immediate results with minimal downtime.
- A natural-looking lift without scars or prolonged recovery.
- Collagen stimulation for ongoing skin improvement.
Thread lifts offer results lasting up to 18 months for those seeking subtle yet impactful rejuvenation without surgery.
What Can PDO Threads Treat?
The most popular PDO threads treatments we perform are:
- Eyebrow Lift: Raises droopy brows to open your eye area creating a refreshed and youthful look.
- Fox Eye: The outer corners of the eyes are lifted and angled slightly upward.
- Nose Lift: Lifts the tip of the nose while leaving the rest of the nose alone.
- Cheek Lift: Repositions sagging cheeks to reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
- Jowl Lift: Repositions sagging jowls to restore facial contours for a more defined youthful jawline
How Do Thread Lift Procedures Work?
PDO (polydioxanone) threads have evolved from medical-grade sutures that have been used in surgical procedures for decades. The threads we use have been specially redesigned, with tiny barbs, to lift sagging tissues and then stimulate collagen production, as they dissolve, to improve skin structure. Here’s how it works:
- Insertion: Fine threads are inserted beneath the skin using a cannula or needle. This is done strategically to target specific areas needing support or lift.
- Tension and Anchoring: The threads are gently pulled to create tension, lifting the skin and repositioning tissues to a more youthful contour.
- Dissolution: The threads naturally dissolve and are absorbed by the skin, over 6-12 months, stimulating collagen and elastin to create a firmer collagen framework to support the skin.
This dual-action approach provides both immediate lifting and long-term rejuvenation.
Before and After
What to Expect During Treatment
- Consultation: Your practitioner will evaluate your skin concerns, discuss your goals, and create a bespoke treatment plan. This is the perfect time to ask questions and address any concerns.
- Preparation: The treatment area will be cleansed, and a local anaesthetic will be applied to ensure comfort throughout the procedure.
- Insertion of Threads: Using a fine cannula or needle, the threads are carefully placed beneath the skin. Depending on the number of threads required, this process typically takes 30-90 minutes.
- Adjustment: Once the threads are inserted, the practitioner will gently adjust them to achieve the desired lift. You might feel some pressure but no significant discomfort.
What happens if I don’t like the PDO Thread results?
One of the benefits of PDO threads is their temporary nature. If the results don’t meet your expectations, the threads will dissolve naturally over 6 months and you will continue to age naturally. Unlike surgery where you are stuck with the result.
Will Threads make me look overdone?
Not at all. The beauty of PDO thread lifts lies in their subtlety. The goal is to enhance your natural features and still allow natural movement.
Thread Lift Aftercare
After treatment we recommend returning home and relaxing until the next day. This provides time for the temporary redness, ruching, dimpling and blanching side effects to resolve, during which you should avoid wearing makeup which can be an infection risk.
You should expect minor tenderness, bruising, and swelling around the insertion points and threads which will resolve in 5-10 days. Your practitioner will schedule a review appointment to monitor healing and ensure the threads are functioning as expected.
When to Expect Results
PDO thread lifts offer a mix of immediate and progressive results:
- Immediate: You’ll notice an instant lift due to the mechanical tension of the threads. This is particularly gratifying for those seeking quick improvements.
- Long-Term: Over the next 2-6 months, as collagen production ramps up, you’ll see further skin tightening and rejuvenation. These results can last 12-18 months, depending on individual factors like age, skin condition, and lifestyle.
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PDO Thread Prices
PDO Threads offer a minimally invasive alternative to surgical procedures, which help you achieve your goals but also allow you to continue to age naturally. To find seek if it, or other options, are suitable for you book a non-surgical facelift consultation.
| Treatment Options | From £ |
|---|---|
| Face Lift | 2500 |
| Cheek Lift | 1250 |
| Neck Lift | 1250 |
| Nose Lift | 600 |
| Eyebrow Lift / Fox Eye | 400 |
