How long do PDO threads results last?

Q: What happens to PDO threads over time?

The threads will eventually dissolve once theyve done their work and your body has replenished its collagen levels.

PDO threads will stay under the skin for 6 to 12 months. They are completely safe and biodegradable, which means they break down naturally over time. It almost sounds too good to be true, but an easy and minimally invasive treatment now allows you to lift and tighten the skin, achieving results similar to a surgical facelift. A pdo thread lift leaves the face firmer, tighter and more youthful-looking, and delivers results that can last 18 months or more.

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It is one of many innovative treatments offered at Elite Aesthetics based in Greenhithe, Kent. PDO threads are very different from PLLA and PCL threads. The three main differences between these yarns are tensile strength, stiffness and durability. PDO or polydioxanone strands dissolve after six to nine months.

Lactic acid threads, dissolve after 12 to 18 months. PCL or polycaprolactone yarns are the most durable of the three. It takes two to three years to completely dissolve. Once injected below the surface of the skin, they will stimulate collagen production and lift the skin over time.

Within six to eight months, these threads will dissolve on their own and you will be left with a more youthful appearance. While the threads stay in the body for about four to six months, the results of the thread lift can last up to a year. Your skincare routine and overall health can affect how long your results last. PDO threads have a very long lasting effect on the skin.

The actual threads themselves will be working for 4-6 months before it is absorbed by the natural hydrolysis process. As such, it pulls and tightens the skin during this entire period, after which the skin remains in place and collagen continues to be produced. In general, most patients see that the results of their thread lift last about 12 to 15 months in total.

While a surgical facelift lifts the underlying facial muscles, PDO threads lift and shape facial tissues. A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that uses absorbable PDO (polydioxanone) sutures to lift and tighten sagging skin. There are two main types of PDO threads, which are barbless floating threads and floating barbed threads. This treatment, often referred to simply as a thread lift, can help treat crepey skin, tighten a double chin that has begun to sag, or alleviate the appearance of lines and folds on the face.

The PDO thread lift is a quick, low-risk procedure that takes less than an hour to complete, so it is often referred to as a “lunchtime facelift”. These PDO threads, originally used during surgery, can stay safely in the body for several months before dissolving, while new collagen develops around them. The current threads are available in different textures, which contributes to the versatility of the treatment. In contrast, Silhouette Soft threads are made from PLLA threads and use cones to lift sagging skin.

Compared to other injectable cosmetic treatments, thread lifts stand out for their long-lasting results. Some patients, particularly those who have especially thin skin, may feel the threads if they press on the surface of the treatment area. A PDO thread lift is an anti-aging treatment that inserts surgical threads under the surface of the skin to stimulate collagen production and lift the skin, thus addressing hair loss, sagging skin and wrinkles. PDO sutures are biodegradable polyester sutures commonly used in surgical procedures and are safely resorbed by the body.

If you would like to find out more about Thread Lifts, then you can book in for a consultation with our expert thread lift doctors, or contact us by calling 01322 381205

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We have extensive knowledge and experience in the medical and aesthetics industries, but we know that above all, the results matter! All of our treatments are vigorously tested in-house before we offer them to our clients to ensure they are safe, effective and will give you, our wonderful clients, the results you want. Your happiness, well-being and satisfaction are at the very core of everything we do here at Elite Aesthetics, and as a result we will never over-treat or carry out a procedure that Dr. Shirin, deems inappropriate or unsafe. Ethical treatment guides our practice, and we aim to become an industry leader in this respect. This means you can always feel confident that you are in safe hands when you choose Elite Aesthetics.

Our practice is led by our founder, Dr. Shirin Lakhani, who is an advocate for greater regulation in the aesthetics industry. Dr. Shirin and Elite Aesthetics believe greater regulation is vital to the development of aesthetics industry as a whole, and as such, our clinic’s philosophy is based on providing doctor-led care to the highest, medically approved standards. We adhere to stringent ethical and medical principles ensuring all the procedures we offer are safe and effective. Dr. Shirin is also fully registered with the GMC (reference number 4634863), and Elite Aesthetics is Save Face accredited, an endorsement recognised by the UK Government, The Department of Health, NHS England and the CQC (Care Quality Commission).

Elite Aesthetics has been awarded Thread Lift Certification by MINT Threads.

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Are PDO thread results permanent?

Unlike a surgical facelift, the results of a PDO thread lift treatment are not permanent and will gradually fade with time. This means that to maintain results, eventually another treatment will be needed.

Do PDO threads improve over time?

You will probably see some initial firming and lifting right after your procedure, with your thread lift face results continuing to take shape over the next three weeks or so. As your body begins to naturally generate collagen, your tightened, lifted outcomes should continue to improve for the next few months.

What happens to PDO threads over time?

The threads will eventually dissolve once they've done their work and your body has replenished its collagen levels.

What is the downside of PDO threads?

The thread lift is considered a minor surgery, and as such, once the skin is cut there is the risk of infection, bruising, temporary discomfort, rippling off the skin and temporary numbness.