PDO & Lifting Threads

Thread treatments use absorbable sutures, most commonly polydioxanone (PDO), placed into the skin with fine needles or cannulas. Smooth mono threads are laid down in a mesh to stimulate collagen along their path and improve skin firmness and texture, while barbed (cog) threads such as the First Lift range grip the tissue to provide a mechanical lift to sagging areas of the lower face. The threads themselves are gradually broken down by the body over…

At EstheticKompleks the area is assessed and numbed before treatment, which takes around forty-five to sixty minutes depending on how many threads are used. Afterwards there may be mild tenderness, slight swelling or small bruises and a pulling sensation for a few days, with most normal activity resumed quickly while avoiding wide mouth movements and facial massage initially. Mono PDO and Darvin threads are priced individually or in packs of ten for…