For a longer-lasting lift
We provide PDO Thread Lifting treatments in our London, Nottingham & Leicester clinics. PDO Thread Lifting is a cosmetic treatment which lifts and realigns sagging tissue, giving definition to facial contours by using threads made from the same materials which are used in surgery to close wounds. When placed beneath the skin, they can be used to tighten the tissue and give volume. The thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure for the face, neck, or jowls where threads go under the skin using a needle.
PDO Threads are made using soluble PDO (polydioxanone), a material use in medicine for years, largely in surgery. PDO works by relaxing muscles and tendons while stimulating new collagen production in the skin. PDO also stimulates elastin and hyaluronic acid production in the skin, crucial for creating youthful-looking skin by self-stimulation of cells.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PDO Thread Lifting treatment involve?
PDO Thread Lifting treatment involves placement of the desired number of threads to treat face and neck. A needle is used to introduce the threads – this is removed once the threads have been put in place.
How long will it take to recover?
Recovery from a thread lift is relatively easy. Thread lifts can be performed using local, rather than general anaesthesia, which means that you can drive home straight after your procedure.
What are the side effects?
Some people may experience a little soreness, redness and swelling after having a thread lift but most can return to work immediately.
Are thread lifts safe?
Performed by experienced practitioners, thread lifting is much lower risk than an actual face-lift surgery, as it is a non-surgical procedure. However, PDO thread-lifting is strictly under the regulation of Care Quality Commission (CQC), which means only the CQC registered premises can provide this service safely. At Peonia Medical we make sure you are only treated at a CQC registered premises. What areas can be treated with thread-lifting? Thread-lifting can be used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, skin furrows, bags under the eye, lips and around the mouth, jowls or sunken cheeks,necks and smile lines.
What areas can be treated with threading?
Threading can be used to treat fine lines, wrinkles, skin furrows, bags under the eye, lips and around the mouth, sagging chin or cheeks, Crow’s feet and smile lines.
How long will results last for?
PDO Threads stay in situ for around four to six months, when they slowly dissolve. You can expect to keep seeing the results of your PDO Threads for a year or beyond following treatment. This is due to the remaining improvement in skin condition resulting from collagen infusion.