• PDO threads​

• Correcting marionette lines using PDO threads is another non-surgical, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to provide a more youthful facial appearance without leaving scars and with minimal downtime. PDO threads are used to lift and tighten the skin and the lower part of the face to remove deep lines and correct saggy cheeks.

• MINT PDO threads, the latest innovation from South Korea. They consist of a dissolvable suture made from a complex sugar called PDO (polydioxanone), which has been used in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications for many years because of its extremely safe profile.

• This material is non-allergic and non-antigenic and is also completely biodegradable, meaning the body completely absorbs the PDO material over time.

• This procedure consists in inserting the threads into the skin to lift it, providing an immediate rejuvenating effect. PDO threads also stimulates the production of collagen, which helps to regenerate the skin over time by increasing firmness, volume, and making the skin look younger.

• Before the treatment, a strong topical numbing cream is applied. After 30 minutes the treatment area is thoroughly cleansed and prepped. Local anaesthetic is injected into all the areas where the threads will be placed, so the patient does not feel any pain during the thread insertions.

• The PDO threads are inserted underneath the skin in the predetermined areas, and then lifted upwards to achieve an instant rejuvenating effect. Because the threads are dissolvable, the results will last about six month

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​PDO Thread Face Lift Treatment

Skin ageing is a fact of life; everyone will go through it sooner or later. But did you know there’s a new treatment that can take years off your face in just minutes, and without the need to go under the knife?

 

PDO Threads provide a revolutionary type of facial rejuvenation that can dramatically improve your looks and reduce the signs of ageing without surgery.It is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, that serves to make your face look younger and brighter without the need for cutting away the skin.

In a thread lift, threads are inserted underneath the skin to lift sagging skin instantly and effectively. The threads are mainly used on the face and the neck, but can also be used to lift skin on the body.

The thread lifting procedure is a minimally invasive, safe and effective procedure with little downtime.

 

What are PDO Threads?

PDO threads are the latest innovation from South Korea. They consist of a dissolvable suture made from a complex sugar called PDO (polydioxanone), which has been used in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications for many years because of its extremely safe profile.

This material is non-allergic and non-antigenic and is also completely biodegradable, meaning the body completely absorbs the PDO material over time.

The PDO threads come in varies sizes, shapes and thicknesses. They are also FDA approved and are one of the preferred PDO threads because of their stronger lifting power compared to other threads.

Knowing how to use them correctly requires advanced skills to use them effectively and safely.

 

Benefits of PDO:

• Long-lasting results

• Little risk of adverse reaction

• Minimal downtime

• No incision = no scarring

• May be repeated as necessary and combined with other anti-ageing treatments

• An excellent alternative to surgical options

• 2-in-1 lifting and firming procedure: patients may also experience improvement in skin texture, fine lines, and elasticity from collagen stimulation and neovascularization, which will give the skin an overall firmer and tighter look over time.​

 

PDO Thread Lift FAQs:

How Does The PDO Thread Lift Procedure Work? Before the treatment, a strong topical numbing cream is applied. After 30 minutes the treatment area is thoroughly cleansed and prepped. A local anaesthetic is injected into all the areas where the threads will be placed, so the patient doesn’t feel any pain during the thread insertions.

The MINT PDO threads are inserted underneath the skin in the predetermined areas and then lifted upwards to achieve an instant, rejuvenating & contouring effect.

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Which Areas Can Be Treated With The PDO Thread Lift Procedure?

PDO Threads are barbed and highly effective for:

• Sagging forehead and droopy eyebrows

• Sagging eyelid

• Marionette lines

• Low or blunt nasal tip

• Nasolabial folds and smile lines (mid-face)

• Sagging jowls

• Sagging and wrinkled neck

• Double chin

 

​Who Are Good Candidates For The PDO Thread Lift?

The procedure is recommended for both women and men ages 30-50+ who experience moderate to heavy skin laxity in the face and neck, and who are not heavy smokers and/or drinkers. It is also recommended not to have any surgery at least 4 months before the treatment.

 

Are There Any Side Effects For The PDO Thread Lift?

The PDO thread lift is a very safe procedure, with no serious side effects. Mild bruising, swelling and tenderness are expected after the procedure, which will resolve within a few days to couple weeks.

 

How Long Does The PDO Thread Lift Procedure Take?

The procedure can take anywhere between 45 minutes to 90 minutes. In total, you should expect the whole procedure to last for about two hours, which includes the prep, numbing and post care. You may return to everyday life immediately after the procedure, but for 2 to 3 weeks you should avoid exaggerated facial expressions (like big smiles and yawns) and excessive neck until the threads are well incorporated into the tissue.

 

Is It Painful?

You may feel some slight stinging during the anaesthesia injections, but once they are complete you should not feel any pain from the threads. Immediately after the threads are placed, you will feel some tightness in the treatment areas and may have some soreness for several. Over the counter, analgesic can be taken as needed for post-op comfort.

 

What Kind Of Results Can I Expect After The PDO Thread Lift?

The great thing about the PDO thread lift is that you can immediately see natural-looking lifting results, such as:

• Heart-shaped, higher cheekbone contour

• Exotic, cat eye contour

• Snatched, defined jawline

• Softer smile lines

• Softer eyebrows

• Smoother neck lines

 

How Long Do The PDO Thread Lift Results Last?

Results will continue to improve over time as your body starts to regenerate more collagen for the next 3-6 months, up to one year. After 1-2 months, the skin will look rejuvenated, and you will notice a firmer and smoother texture to it.