PDO thread lifts are hailed as the next best alternative to surgical facelifts. They are a fantastically effective way to achieve smoother, tighter, and more youthful skin without invasiveness, discomfort, and recovery. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative and popular new cosmetic anti-aging treatment.

What is a PDO Thread Lift and How is it Performed?

A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that can usually be performed in as little as 45 minutes, and in the comfort of therapy rather than an operating room. 

Each PDO thread is a thin, hollow cannula that is inserted into the sub-dermal layers of the skin through a tiny incision. The thread has microscopic hooks which grab at the loose tissue inside the skin, tugging on them so that they are repositioned, lifting the skin tighter and firmer when the needle is removed. However, in addition to this, the threads also trigger your body to produce more collagen – a protein that is responsible for skin structure, strength, and elasticity. Our natural collagen production diminishes with age, so PDO threads offer a unique and successful way of boosting these levels and reaping the effects of enhancement within the skin. 

PDO threads are dissolvable, meaning that over time, they will break down and be absorbed naturally into the skin around six months after they have been inserted. There is no need to have a further procedure to remove them. 

What Areas of the Face Can be Treated with PDO Threads?

PDO threads can be successfully used in most areas of the face where the effects of gravity and aging are starting to take hold. These include the cheeks and cheekbones, around the eyes and forehead, in the jaw and jowls, and even the neck. Your aesthetician will be able to advise you if PDO threads are a suitable treatment for the areas of your face that most concern you. 

What Are the Results of a PDO Thread Lift Like?

It’s important to be aware that while a PDO thread lift produces results that are akin to a facelift, the non-surgical nature of the treatment means that the overall appearance is smoother, tighter, and more youthful, but also subtler and less dramatic than traditional facelift surgery. Most patients prefer this as it appears far less like you’ve had any work done and much more as though you’ve retained your youthfulness through good genes and lifestyle choices! Exactly how long your results will last can vary, but most patients can see a visible improvement in their appearance for up to a year after their PDO thread lift procedure.

Does a PDO Thread Lift Hurt?

One of the main concerns that many patients have is whether a PDO thread lift is painful. Although minimally invasive, a PDO thread lift is always performed after the local anesthetic has been administered. This usually takes the form of an injection placed just under the skin. As the aesthetic spreads, it numbs the area where the threads will be applied, and this will remain numb for the duration of your appointment.  


If you would like more information about what’s involved in a PDO thread lift, or to find out if you are a good candidate for this treatment, please get in touch with our specialist team who will be happy to help at Hawaii Oral Surgery in Aiea. Call 808-731-2220 to schedule an appointment today.