PDO thread lifts are a popular, non-surgical cosmetic procedure that rejuvenates your face. The expert physicians at Essence Healthcare in Melbourne can help you achieve healthy skin with this non-invasive treatment. Continue reading to learn what PDO threads are and how they work, their benefits over traditional surgeries, the different areas our team treats, a look at before and after treatment, some FAQs, and our results section.
Results achieved are due to immediate tissue repositioning (in a more lifted position) but another added benefit of the procedure is that the PDO material stimulates collagen production, making results even better after a few months!
What Are PDO Threads and How Do They Work?
This procedure uses a medical-grade polyester suture called polydioxanone, a biodegradable thread common in surgeries. We pass these dissolvable threads beneath the surface of your skin and pull them to provide an immediate mechanical lift of the tissue and collagen stimulation for longer-lasting results.
Benefits of PDO Thread Lift for Face & Neck
The benefits of a non-surgical face or neck lift instead of traditional surgeries include:
- Minimal downtime
- Stimulating collagen and elastin production
- Balance asymmetrical facial features
- Naturally healthy results
- Long-lasting results
Areas We Thread
We’ll provide your PDO thread lift in areas such as the:
- Jawline
- Neck
- Brow area
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionettes
- Submentum
Pre & Post Non-Surgical PDO Thread Lift
Before your non-surgical facelift treatment, consult our physicians, advising them of any medications or medical problems you might have or use, for example blood thinning medications. Avoid chemical peels or minor procedures, and post-treatment, sleep on your back in an elevated position to reduce swelling. Our attending physician will check in with you after the procedure to review any pain and assess the results.
For 48 hours post-treatment, avoid:
- Exercising
- Hot showers
- Saunas
- Spas
- Steam rooms
- Sun exposure
- Alcohol consumption
Frequently Asked Questions About PDO Thread Lifts
What Is a PDO Thread?
A PDO Thread is a polyester suture called polydioxanone, a biodegradable thread common in surgeries. We pass these dissolvable threads beneath the surface of your skin and pull them to provide an immediate mechanical lift of the tissue and collagen stimulation for longer-lasting results, producing a natural lift to counter sagging.
How Long Does a PDO Thread Procedure Take?
We perform the treatment in the consulting room, and it usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes to complete.
How Long Does a Non-Surgical Facelift Treatment Last?
Results of a PDO thread lift vary, depending on many factors. Generally, they last between 9 and 18 months.
Some factors that can improve the time frame include:
- A healthy diet
- Exercise
- Adequate sleep
- Drinking lots of water
- Avoiding alcohol, drugs, and smoking
What are the complications and dangers of PDO Threads?
Complications are rare but can include:
- Infection
- Abscess formation
- Foreign body reaction
- Feeling or seeing the thread
- Lump/spike on the skin from a bending thread
- Nerve damage
What Is the Non-Surgical Thread Lift Cost?
Depending on the procedure and the ingredients, a non-surgical thread lift costs between $700 and $4500.
Is the PDO Thread Lift painful?
Some pain can be expected from the application of local anaesthetics. This should not be too painful and if you have had local anaesthetics for dental treatments, then this will be much better!
What is the downtime?
Thread face lift has a much lesser downtime when compared to other lifting procedures and this is one of the reasons it became so popular.
Usually, you will experience a temporary facial drooping and possibly difficulty chewing and blinking due to local anaesthetics (similar to a dental treatment). This normally takes 2-3 hours to resolve.
Swelling and bruising are common but usually mild and can last from a few days to a couple of weeks.
Rippling, tethering or dimpling of the skin is common and will likely last from a couple of days to a couple of weeks.
What is the difference between a PDO thread lift and anti-wrinkle injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections address wrinkles caused by muscle movement, whereas PDO threads promote the lifting of tissue and collagen stimulation on the skin. PDO offers a natural-looking approach to skin revitalisation.
Our Results
You can expect a natural lift of the lower face, jowls, nasolabial folds (smile lines), definition of the jawline, neck and eyebrows, noticing an improvement in sagging skin and faint lines.
Why chose Essence Healthcare?
At Essence Healthcare we provide optimized individual comprehensive facial assessment rather than the usual in and out injectable clinics. We pride ourselves on being an excellent cosmetic clinic that only counts on expert cosmetic injectors who have been in the industry for a long time and are well-recognized as industry leaders lead by Dr Lucas de Siqueira, a nationally and internationally recognized cosmetic trainer. At Essence you will have time to talk about the procedures, discuss the best options available, and count on a variety of services that combined will give you the best possible outcomes.
A PDO thread facelift should only be performed by experienced injectors! At Essence Healthcare we are known to be Australia’s leading PDO thread lift experts! Dr Lucas de Siqueira is the national trainer for a few different training institutions/cosmetic companies and travels nationally and internationally teaching other practitioners how to perform the procedure, and has personally trained all of our practitioners who have now become nationally renowned as well.
For PDO thread lift treatment, book an appointment with the team at Essence Healthcare in Melbourne today.
