Thread Lift (PDO Lifting Threads)

Absorbable lifting threads with tiny barbs are placed under the skin to gently reposition and support sagging tissue, softening early jowls and lifting the cheeks or brow. As the threads anchor the tissue they also stimulate collagen along their path, which is associated with gradual firming. Priced per thread, the treatment is performed by a physician and offers a less invasive alternative to surgery for mild laxity.

A thread lift uses absorbable sutures — here barbed, or 'hooked', threads — inserted into the deeper layers of the skin to lift and reposition tissue that has begun to descend with age. The small barbs grip the underside of the skin so that, once placed and gently tensioned, the threads provide a subtle lift to areas such as the cheeks, jawline, brow or neck. Beyond the immediate mechanical effect, the threads stimulate a collagen response along their tracks as they are slowly absorbed, which is associated with continued firming over the following weeks. At the clinic of dr Katarzyna Wojtarowicz the area is cleansed and numbed before the physician introduces each thread through a fine cannula or needle; the procedure typically takes thirty to sixty minutes depending on how many threads are used, and pricing is per thread. Expect some tenderness, mild swelling and occasional small bruising for a few days, with a sensation of tightness that eases as the area settles. The lifting effect is visible immediately and is commonly associated with a duration of several months up to around a year or more as the threads dissolve and the stimulated collagen persists. Thread lifting suits adults with mild to moderate skin laxity who want a subtle lift without surgery; the doctor assesses whether threads, or another approach, best fit your concern, and reviews contraindications beforehand.