Your Guide to PDO Thread Lift
As we age, our skin can start to sag. This can lead to visible jowls, drooping cheeks, and much more. If you’d like to turn back the clock and look younger and more refreshed, without having to get a surgical facelift, a PDO thread lift could be the right option for you.
What is a PDO Thread Lift?
A PDO thread lift tightens and lifts your skin by using dissolvable sutures. These sutures are biodegradable and can sculpt the shape of your face, helping you look younger and more revitalized. The thin sutures are threaded through your skin and then pulled tight, resulting in a dramatic reduction in sagging and wrinkles.
The process also stimulates your body to produce collagen. Collagen helps your skin stay smooth and elastic. As we age, our bodies naturally produce less of it. By stimulating collagen production, the thread lift helps your skin look younger and more supple. It also helps fill in areas where there is sagging or fine lines.
Sometimes called a thread facelift, a PDO thread lift can be a good choice for those who are just starting to see the signs of aging in their skin. For instance, someone in their late 30s to early 50s will likely get the most benefit from the process.
What Areas Can a PDO Thread Lift Treat?
The PDO thread lift process can be used to lift and revitalize skin in your cheeks, jaw, neck, around your eyes, and many other areas. In general, nearly any region where you may experience sagging or other visible signs of aging can be treated by a PDO thread lift.
What to Expect During and After Treatment
When you come in for your treatment, the team will talk to you about what they will be doing and give you some advice on how to best care for yourself and your skin following the session.
During the treatment, you will be seated in a reclined position. Your skin will be cleansed, and you will receive a local anesthetic. The team will then use small needles and other tools to insert the threads and conduct the treatment.
There is minimal recovery time required following a PDO session. You will want to avoid rubbing the area for around a week, as this can damage or dislodge the threads. You may experience some swelling for a day or two following the treatment, but this should go away on its own in a few days.
While you can return to most activities shortly after a PDO thread lift, it’s recommended to avoid intense exercise or saunas for one or two weeks. The team at Face Amoré will give you all the aftercare information you need following your treatment. We are here to help in every way we can.
How Long do the Threads Last?
You will see an immediate improvement when you have a PDO thread lift. Skin sagging, wrinkles, and other signs of aging will be reduced right away, and you’ll leave looking and feeling revitalized and younger. However, the process is not permanent as the threads eventually start to dissolve over time.
The effects of a thread lift tend to last around a year, but many people start to see some signs of decline after around six months. Many people choose to combine a PDO lift with other procedures designed to improve skin and turn back the clock. Talking to an expert can help you determine which options are best for you.
The experienced team at Face Amoré is here to answer any questions you may have. We can help you look and feel your best by providing you with the right options to achieve the look you want. You can contact us online for thread lift or call (502) 749-8011 to schedule an appointment.
