Sagging and loose skin are common signs of aging. If you are bothered by such issues, professional cosmetic treatment may be able to help. For example, you might be a candidate for a polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift. What is a PDO thread lift, how does the procedure work, and what benefits does it offer? This blog post explains.
What Is a PDO Thread Lift?
PDO is a special type of thread that can be gradually absorbed by the human body. During a thread lift, small PDO sutures are inserted into the skin and used to gently pull it back, thereby tightening it up and providing a more youthful appearance. The procedure also stimulates the production of collagen, an important structural protein that helps to give skin a smooth, youthful appearance.
PDO thread lifts are often performed as an alternative to a traditional facelift. However, the procedure can also be performed on other areas of the body, including the buttocks, thighs, abdomen, and breasts.
How Does the Procedure Work?
A PDO thread lift is usually performed under local anesthesia, so you will not need to worry about feeling groggy or “out of it” following your procedure. Once you are numb, your care team will carefully insert tiny threads to improve the appearance of the targeted area. You may feel some pressure, but you should not experience any pain.
Benefits of a PDO Thread Lift
PDO thread lifts offer some remarkable potential benefits:
- The results can last for 1 – 3 years.
- A PDO thread lift comes with a much shorter and easier recovery period than what you would go through with more invasive forms of cosmetic surgery, such as a facelift.
- Scarring, bruising, and bleeding are rare after a thread lift.
- The results are subtle; it will not be obvious to onlookers that you have had a bit of work done.
- A thread lift is more affordable than most cosmetic surgeries.
- There are very few risks associated with a PDO thread lift.
- If you are not a candidate for more invasive cosmetic procedures due to certain medical conditions, you may still be a candidate for a thread lift.
Would you like to address areas of sagging skin? A PDO thread lift might be right for you!
Meet the Practice
Our medical director, Dr. Cain Linville, works alongside our director of nursing, Dr. Mary Moosavi, to provide a range of procedures that aim to help patients look and feel fabulous from head to toe. PDO thread lifts are among the many services we provide. If you are interested in turning back the clock on your appearance, we would be happy to consult with you. Get in touch with Dream Aesthetics Medspa in Houston at 281-846-6454.
