1. PDO material : : Synthetic & biodegradable polymer
material
2. Effect of PDO Lifting thread
- Designed for Wrinkle removal, collagen production and
synthesis of elastin
3. Where to be : Lifting the facial tissue (SMAS layers) and
fixation
4. Lifting process
1) Needle injection with PDO Thread →2) take out the needle →
3) PDO Thread is left in the tissue)
Thread lifts have become a minimally invasive alternative to
the facelift for patients who are not ready to undergo more
aggressive treatment options. Although the effects from a
thread lift will be temporary and not as dramatic as a
facelift, improvement in the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles can be seen gradually as the procedure stimulates
natural collagen production.
PDO thread is a type of material used for thread lifts. PDO,
which stands for polydioxanone, is an absorbable polymer that
is flexible and durable for minimally invasive thread lifts.
There are three main textures of PDO sutures: mono, cog, and
screw threads. Mono threads are singular, smooth sutures that
are anchored to the face that provide a small lift to the face.
Cog threads have a barbed texture that provide better lift and
increased collagen production. Screw threads have 1-2
intertwined threads which provide volume to the treated area.
For patients who only desire skin tightening and rejuvenation,
mono threads may be sufficient. Patients who desire more
lifting and volume will better benefit from textured cog or
screw threads.