Polydioxanone (PDO) thread contouring and lift is an effective non-surgical cosmetic procedure involving placement of PDO threads in the face and neck. PDO threads are not a new type of thread, the medical profession has been using it for wound closure worldwide for more than 15 years
PDO thread contouring /lift works by tightening the sagging skin tissues by inducing collagen production and to a lesser extent through the direct mechanical effect of thread placement.
Prior to the procedure:
During the Procedure:
Fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads (similar to those used in medical suturing) are inserted into the subcutaneous layer of the skin using small needles. A combination of large sized, barbed threads called cogs and smaller threads called monofilaments are used. For a midface lift PDO cog threads are inserted in the jawline and cheeks, in the forehead for an eye brow lift and in the neck for a neck lift. This results in the ‘lifting’ of sagging connective and subcutaneous fat tissue. PDO monofilament threads are also inserted into the skin to stimulate skin tightening.
After the Procedure:
This procedure is a safe, minimally invasive and cost-effective alternative to facial surgery. PDO threads are fully biodegradable, all that is remaining after six months is the new collagen stimulated by the procedure. It is a non-allergenic treatment with only minimal discomfort for three to four days following the procedure.
Potential complications include:
To manage any feelings of discomfort following the procedure oral paracetamol two to three times daily after meals is usually sufficient. Do not take any anti-inflammatory drugs (unless required for medical purposes) such as Nurofen (ibuprofen) because this category of drugs suppresses inflammation and inflammation is import for new collagen production.
We review our clients at seven days, one month and then at three months post treatment. However, in the event of any concerns, please contact the clinic responsible for your treatment immediately.
Contraindications for PDO thread contouring: