PDO thread lift
Saggy skin is largely caused by diminishing collagen levels. As the human body ages, its output of collagen starts to decline and the skin begins to lose volume and support. This can lead to common issues like facial wrinkles, jowls, and general laxity around the face, jawline, and neck. Some people resort to surgical intervention to minimize these issues. However, there are non-surgical alternatives available, including PDO (polydioxanone) threads. When inserted into problem areas, these threads provide instant lift and gradually increase collagen levels.
Invigorate Advanced Aesthetics is a leading provider of custom PDO thread lifts in Centennial, Colorado. We offer Nova and Silhouette InstaLift threads. The former help smooth skin texture and add volume to saggy areas. The latter are thicker and include tiny hooks for added lift in the treated areas. To learn how these unique treatments can improve your profile, contact us at 303-635-6221.
A PDO thread lift is a procedure that firms and lifts the skin by inserting dissolvable threads into strategic portions of the face. The threads don’t go deep into the body. Instead, they’re inserted just beneath the skin using a slender needle.
Silhouette InstaLift threads have barbs and cones on them that anchor securely to the skin. This feature allows the provider to reposition and secure sagging areas for an immediate improvement in the appearance of facial structures.
For those who think a surgical facelift is the only way to lift and tighten the skin, PDO threads are a welcome alternative. The treatment comes with a low risk of serious adverse events and only takes between 60-90 minutes to complete in most cases. Here are some additional PDO threads treatment benefits:
Many people enjoy incredible skin-lifting results from PDO threads. But don’t take our word for it. View our gallery of before and after treatment photos to see what this procedure has to offer. Remember that individual results will vary.*
You’ll receive local anesthetic before your PDO threads treatment, so you don’t need to worry about feeling the process. Once you’re sufficiently numb, your provider will use a thin needle to insert medical-grade sutures into the desired treatment areas.
These threads help to physically prop up and lift sagging tissues, but they do more than that. They also stimulate the body to increase its production of collagen. Over time, the threads will dissolve but the skin will still look firmer and more youthful thanks to the increased collagen.
After treatment, you can go home immediately. However, you’ll need to carefully follow your provider’s post-operative instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. This includes avoiding moisturizer and makeup for a few days and using compresses to minimize inflammation and swelling.
If you want to lift saggy skin without going under the knife, PDO threads is an excellent solution. Contact Invigorate Advanced Aesthetics at 303-635-6221 to schedule a complimentary consultation.
The ideal candidate for a thread lift is typically in their early 30’s to mid 60’s and in good health. They simply want to tighten sagging skin and lift wrinkled or drooping areas but are not considering surgery.They should not have any known allergy or sensitivities to plastic/ biomaterials. People with skin that appears to be very thin and might show the threads or be palpable, are also not candidates for PDO threads.
The first biodegradable sutures were used in the 1960’s for medical use. In the 1990’s, a plastic surgeon cut notches in the surgical sutures he was using to implement on a car accident victim’s face by threading them under the skin. He felt these mesh sutures, or “threads,” would be a good aesthetic tool. Many types of thread came into use but were non-absorbable and eventually taken off the market. Around 2010 surgeons in Korea began using Polydioxanone (PDO) threads” for aesthetic lifting and tightening of the skin. They were FDA approved in 2016 and considered strong and flexible and safely absorbed into the body about 4-6 months after insertion.
There are different types of PDO threads available, each has distinct qualities that make that brand unique. In our practice we use Nova threads that are smooth and are inserted using a cannula and Silhouette InstaLift which are barbed and do not use a cannula. Both stimulate collagen and lift tissues.
Results vary by patient, but on average, most see an improvement in facial contouring for 12-18 months. You’ll notice a difference in your appearance immediately after your InstaLift procedure. However, full results take up to six months to develop as the body breaks down and disposes of the sutures and cones.
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