PDO Thread Lift

Absorbable PDO (polydioxanone) threads inserted under the skin to give a subtle lift and to stimulate collagen over the months that follow. Priced per thread, the treatment can be scaled to the area and the degree of support wanted — from a light refresh to a more structured face-shaping plan. It suits adults with early skin laxity who want a modest lift without surgery.

A PDO thread lift uses fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads placed into the deeper layers of the skin to provide gentle mechanical support and to trigger the skin's own collagen response along the line of each thread. The immediate effect is a subtle repositioning and firming, while over the following weeks and months the threads stimulate fresh collagen before they are gradually and naturally absorbed, leaving that supporting framework behind. At Klinika Anna Pikura the area is numbed before the threads are introduced through a fine needle or cannula, and the number of threads is matched to the region and the lift required — which is why the treatment is priced per thread. Common areas include the lower face, jawline, brows and neck. Expect some tenderness, mild swelling and occasional small bruising for a few days, with a feeling of tightness as the area settles. There is no major downtime, though vigorous facial movement, dental work and facials are usually avoided briefly afterwards. Results build as collagen develops and typically last in the region of a year or more depending on the threads used and individual factors. A thread lift is best suited to adults with mild to moderate skin laxity who want a non-surgical lift and are realistic that it softens rather than replaces the effect of surgery; suitability and the likely number of threads are discussed at consultation.