PDO Thread Lift

Non-Surgical Facelift with PDO Threads

Achieve a more lifted, defined, and youthful appearance without traditional facelift surgery. At Luxe Aesthetic Surgery & Medical Spa, our PDO Thread Lift is a minimally invasive treatment designed to gently reposition sagging tissue while stimulating your skin’s natural production of collagen for continued rejuvenation over time.

What Is a PDO Thread Lift?

A PDO Thread Lift uses fine, biodegradable threads made from polydioxanone (PDO) that are carefully placed beneath the skin. Once positioned, the threads provide an immediate supportive and lifting effect to areas where skin has begun to loosen or sag.

The treatment offers more than an immediate lift. PDO threads also stimulate the body’s natural healing response, encouraging the production of new collagen around the treated areas. As collagen develops, it can help improve the skin’s firmness, elasticity, texture, and overall appearance.

PDO Thread Lifts can be used to address areas such as the:

• Cheeks and midface

• Jawline and jowls

• Lower face

• Neck

• Brows

• Nasolabial folds

• Marionette lines

Treatment can be customized according to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals, helping create a refreshed appearance while maintaining your natural facial characteristics.

How Does a PDO Thread Lift Work?

Before treatment begins, the area is carefully evaluated and a personalized treatment plan is developed. A local anesthetic is used to help keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.

Using fine needles or cannulas, PDO threads are strategically inserted beneath the skin into the subcutaneous tissue. The threads act as a supportive framework, allowing the provider to gently reposition and elevate loose tissue.

The procedure typically takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes, although treatment time can vary depending on the number of areas being addressed.

Once placed, the threads begin encouraging collagen production around the treatment area. The PDO material gradually dissolves naturally within the body, while the collagen response it stimulates can continue contributing to improved skin firmness and structure.

Natural-Looking Lift Without Traditional Surgery

One of the primary advantages of a PDO Thread Lift is the ability to improve facial definition without the incisions and recovery associated with a traditional surgical facelift.

Rather than dramatically changing your appearance, the goal is to restore support where facial tissues have begun to descend. This can help create a more defined jawline, elevated cheeks, smoother contours, and an overall refreshed appearance.

For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, a PDO Thread Lift may provide an attractive option between injectable treatments and facial surgery.

What Is Recovery Like?

PDO Thread Lifts generally require minimal downtime. Some patients may experience temporary swelling, tenderness, tightness, minor bruising, or soreness around the treatment areas. These effects typically improve as the area heals.

Because there are no large surgical incisions, most patients are able to return to many of their normal activities relatively quickly. Your Luxe provider will give you detailed aftercare instructions and let you know when you can safely resume exercise, facial treatments, and other activities.

When Will I See Results?

A lifting effect may be noticeable shortly after treatment, with results continuing to develop as swelling resolves and collagen production increases.

Over the following weeks and months, newly produced collagen can help improve the firmness and quality of the skin, creating results that appear progressively more natural and refined.

Individual results and longevity vary depending on factors such as age, skin quality, degree of laxity, lifestyle, treatment area, and the number and type of threads used.

PDO Threads vs. Dermal Fillers

PDO threads and dermal fillers address different aspects of facial aging. Fillers are primarily used to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and soften certain lines and folds. PDO threads are designed primarily to provide support and reposition mildly sagging tissue while encouraging collagen production.

For some patients, combining PDO threads with treatments such as dermal fillers, neuromodulators, or other skin rejuvenation procedures can provide a more comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation.

Is a Non-Surgical Facelift Right for You?

A PDO Thread Lift may be appropriate for patients who are beginning to notice facial sagging or loss of definition but are not ready for traditional facelift surgery. The best candidates generally have mild to moderate skin laxity and realistic expectations about what a minimally invasive procedure can achieve.

During your consultation at Luxe Aesthetic Surgery & Medical Spa, our team will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals to determine whether PDO threads or another facial rejuvenation treatment is the best option for you.

Refresh, Lift and Define Your Look

You do not always need surgery to achieve a more refreshed appearance. With a customized PDO Thread Lift at Luxe Aesthetic Surgery & Medical Spa, you can address early signs of facial aging, improve definition, and stimulate your body’s natural collagen production with minimal downtime.

Schedule your consultation with Luxe today to discover whether a non-surgical facelift with PDO threads is right for you.