Thread Lift (PDO Lifting Threads)

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…

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…