A thread lift involves tightening and lifting your skin with a dissolvable suture. The procedure is typically performed in under 45 minutes without requiring a scalpel and is less invasive than facelift surgery.
 
A biodegradable polyester suture is used in polydioxanone (PDO) thread lifts. Generally, they rejuvenate the skin, while other kinds of thread lifts focus just on lifting sagging skin.
 
The PDO thread is one of three types of sutures commonly used in thread lift procedures. Two other types are made from polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCA).
 
The PDO thread has been used in surgeries since the 1980s and is the oldest. It is made from a colorless polyester that breaks down within 6 months in the human body.
 
Cells in your body called fibroblasts are triggered to produce more collagen when you have these sutures in your skin. Skin is made up of collagen, a protein that gives the skin its structure and elasticity. Skin aging is primarily caused by collagen loss.
 
Within PDO threads there are 3 further subcategories of classification. A PDO mono thread is a smooth suture that stimulates collagen production to rejuvenate your skin. Barbs on PDO cog threads provide support and lift to parts of your face by latching to your skin. In addition to restoring volume to sunken parts of the skin, PDO screw threads consist of two or three intertwined threads.

It is possible to treat most areas of your face that are showing signs of aging with a thread lift. Many patients seek treatment for the areas around their cheeks, jaws, neck, and eyes.

Thread lifts are often performed in conjunction with other anti-aging procedures, such as dermal fillers because their results aren’t as drastic as facelift surgeries.

The bottom line is always the results, so you might wonder first if the treatment is worth it, and second, how long the results will last. Treatments like this are so effective because they offer both immediate and long-lasting results. In the first treatment, your skin will be lifted and supported, an effect you will notice immediately.
 
As a result of the treatment, long-term results, such as collagen production, will also be initiated. Your results will appear over time, so once you leave your appointment, you can rest assured that they will continue to improve. Your final results will appear within six to eight months. Despite the fact that results vary from patient to patient, most people enjoy results that last at least 18 months.

Your results can be extended and you can feel and look younger for longer with additional maintenance treatments. You can also extend the results of your treatments by taking good care of your skin and keeping it healthy.

It is important that you have a clean face prior to undergoing a PDO thread lift. In order to ensure your comfort during the treatment, we clean your skin before numbing your face. We may use a special pen to mark your treatment areas so that we treat every area included in your treatment plan. Hypodermic needles are used to insert these threads just below the surface of your skin.
 
Different textures and types of PDO threads are available, which are made of polydioxanone, a material used for sutures. It is possible for you to relax in a semi-reclined position while receiving treatment. During treatment, you won’t feel any pain or discomfort because the area will be numb.
 
Another advantage of this treatment is that you won’t have to deal with any downtime. As soon as your appointment is over, you can resume your normal daily activities, including returning to work if necessary. The treatment is popular with our patients because there is no prolonged recovery period or downtime involved. The only thing you need to do to keep your skin healthy after treatment is to avoid stretching the area for two weeks.
 
PDO thread lifts rejuvenate and tighten sagging skin to restore a youthful appearance. PDO thread lifts are available at Elite Derma. We have convenient locations in Frisco TX and Plano TX to assist you. For further details, contact us or make an appointment online today. We serve clients from Frisco TX, Plano TX, McKinney TX, Allen TX, Richardson TX, Coppell TX, Flower Mound TX, Dallas TX, and surrounding cities!