PDO thread lifting / PDO threads – fight wrinkles without surgery (only minimally invasive)

Minimally invasive wrinkle treatment? It's possible. Professional providers offer PDO thread lifts that can help you reduce wrinkles and give your skin a smoother surface. But how exactly does it work, and for which indications is PDO thread treatment suitable?

What is behind the PDO thread lift?

PDO thread lifting is a procedure that tightens and firms the skin. The application is considered to be both innovative and gentle and is minimally invasive. In aesthetic medicine, the aim is increasingly to achieve the best possible effects with gentle procedures.

During the procedure, small threads are individually inserted into the subcutaneous fatty tissue using a small needle. The threads are intended to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the body. The effect is firmer skin. The tissue itself is thus returned to the position it was in before.

The aim is to achieve a lifting effect that is not artificial but appealing and natural. Meso threads are used for the treatment. These are designed in such a way that the body completely breaks them down over a period of around nine months.

Interesting: Unlike implants, the body is not expected to have a defensive reaction to the meso threads.

Are you planning a combination with other methods, such as the use of derma fillers? This is usually possible without any problems with the PDO thread technique.

When is a PDO thread lift suitable?

As with many procedures and applications in aesthetic surgery, there are some indications that are particularly suitable for a PDO thread lift. During a comprehensive consultation with an expert, it will be determined whether your skin has one or more of these indications. These include:

• You have very thin skin.
• Your cheeks are sagging.
• Your lower eyelids are droopy.
• You suffer from dark circles under your eyes.
• Your facial skin generally appears very saggy.
• Your neck is sagging.

These are signs that your skin is losing its elasticity. The following effects can therefore be achieved by using a PDO thread lift:

• Your skin will become firmer and tighter.
• Your cheekbones look natural and strong.
• Your facial contours are emphasized again.
• The area around your eyes looks fresher.
• Your skin's elasticity is increased.
• Your skin gets a natural volume.
• Your collagen production is stimulated.

What are the advantages of a thread lift?

With many surgical procedures or treatments in the aesthetic field, you are restricted for a certain period of time afterwards and the desired effect only occurs after a few weeks.

In contrast, PDO thread lifting is a procedure that offers several advantages and is therefore well suited as an appointment in between:

1. The lifting effect occurs very quickly and is clearly visible.
2. The needle punctures are small and your skin recovers quickly.
3. There is no scarring.
4. The threads stimulate the natural production of collagen.
5. A natural effect is achieved.
6. You have no downtime.

The natural effect is a particularly great advantage, since the effect of some aesthetic procedures can affect naturalness.

What is important to know about PDO threads?

The PDO threads are made of polydioxanone. They are inserted into your subcutaneous fatty tissue using a small needle. The polydioxanone ensures that the fibroblasts are stimulated to produce more collagen and support the connective tissue. The threads themselves are available in different versions.

Which of the threads are used in your treatment is always determined individually by the expert. Among other things, this depends on the size you need. That is why it is important to get comprehensive advice beforehand.

What else is important with regard to the PDO thread lift?

You are naturally interested in when the first results will be seen after the treatment. With this treatment, the first results are even visible immediately after the treatment. However, the full effect only develops after up to eight weeks.

The reason for this is that your skin first has to produce new collagen, and that takes some time. Over the course of eight weeks, your skin will appear significantly smoother, fuller, healthier and more natural.

The durability of the results is also relevant. Your body needs about nine months to break down the threads. This means that the results hold for up to nine months. Depending on how quickly your body breaks down the material and how many threads are pulled, it can last up to 18 months.

The number of threads used depends on the area of the body and the threads used. For example, some threads have barbs. As few as two to three threads are sometimes enough to achieve the desired effect.

On the other hand, an average of 20 to 25 threads are used to achieve skin tightening with smooth threads.

Conclusion – PDO thread lifting with PDO threads has various areas of application.

The desire for smooth skin does not always have to involve a surgical facelift. There is also the solution of opting for a PDO thread lift. Here, only a small procedure is necessary, because fine needles are used to insert threads into your subcutaneous fatty tissue.

Precisely because it is a minor procedure, the risks are also low. Another advantage is that you can combine the procedure with further treatments to care for and tighten your skin.

FAQ – PDO Thread Lift

What are the risks?

The PDO threads are actually considered to be well tolerated. It can rarely happen that you feel a slight feeling of tension after the treatment. However, this will subside after a few days. Small hematomas may also form.

Can I do anything after the treatment?

You will have hardly any downtime after a PDO thread lift. Nevertheless, it is recommended not to go to the swimming pool or sauna for a few days after the treatment and to significantly reduce exercise. This will help your body to regenerate.

In which areas can the PDO thread lift be used?

A major advantage of this treatment is that it can be used in a variety of areas. These include the eye and cheek area, the corners of the mouth and the neck, the nasolabial folds, the stomach and also the upper arms.