A PDO thread lift requires little downtime and gets instant results. This procedure targets the signs of aging of the face and effectively improves sagging skin and a lax jawline.
The PDO thread lift has been a popular procedure in countries like Asia and Europe for over a decade, and now it’s being done more and more in the U.S. This treatment lifts and tightens loose skin using biodegradable PDO (polydioxanone) or PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) threads, which are “threaded” into the face.
When the threads are tightened, the skin is lifted while, at the same time, new collagen production is triggered. This process results in skin that is firmer, tighter, and more youthful-looking. Because the threads are biodegradable, they dissolve within a few months. However, the collagen network remains.
Your face will be cleansed and then marked to help guide your aesthetician. Lidocaine will be injected to help with any discomfort. Once you’re numb, a small access hole will be made at the entry point to create the “tunnel” for the threading.
Once this has been done, a long, thin cannula that houses the lifting thread will use that entry point to go under the skin so that the thread is placed correctly. The cannula is then pulled out, which leaves the thread in place to engage the tissues. New collagen production is also started. The result of this process is a much more contoured appearance to the treated area. The number of threads used will depend on the amount of treatment you want, and treatment time typically takes 15-30 minutes.
If you’re interested in a PDO thread lift, we are happy to offer this procedure at the aesthetic center at Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery. The best candidates for this procedure are individuals in their 30s or older who are unhappy with mild to moderate facial sagging. If you have more severe facial sagging, a different procedure will be better for you.
Dr. Jason Bloom is double board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. As a cosmetic face specialist, Dr. Bloom selects only the most effective and proven procedures and technologies. Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery is conveniently located in Bryn Mawr, nestled in the heart of the Main Line just outside of Philadelphia. Our aesthetic center specializes in offering the most advanced treatments for wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, facial volume loss, double chin fat reduction, and facial aging. Our entire team offers very personalized and directed care, and the comprehensive nature and synergy of our team provides our patients with unparalleled results.
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