pdo absorbable suture facelift pdo thread

pdo absorable suture facelift pdo thread

Polydioxanone (PDO) threads are absorbable sutures that are utilized in cardiothoracic surgery. PDO’S are one of the safest materials to be used in the body. Threads are fully absorbed within 4-6 months.

PDO threads are used to treat skin laxity to the face and body. Over time the body begins to lose bone and fat in the tissues, causing a droop in facial structures. Never before has there been a non-surgical option to immediately treat skin laxity to the lower face. The absorbable suture when inserted, creates an injury beneath the skin allowing your body’s natural healing process to take place creating new collagen. Some of the sutures are ‘barbed’ to allow for repositioning and lift of the “sagging skin” into a more favorable position. New collagen builds around the suture, and in the sutures place when dissolved. This allows for a gentle lift right away, and improvement in skin over time.

PDO"s are not meant to replace a face-lift surgery for patients with severe laxity, but rather be an alternative for those with moderate laxity concerns.

Where can PDO threads be used?

PDO threads come in many different shapes and sizes. Because of this, PDO threads can be inserted almost anywhere. (i.e. neck, jawline, lower face, eyebrows, breasts, abdomen, buttocks).

When can I begin to see results? And How long do results last?

Techniques involving ‘lift’ allow for instant results. As skin around the suture produces new collagen, results will continue to improve over time. PDO threads dissolve over 4-6 months. Results vary anywhere from 9-12 months.