As we get older, our bodies gradually produce less and less collagen, which leads to an 80% reduction in skin thickness by about age 70. This loss of volume and strength is a large factor in the creation of excess skin and wrinkles. As the skin grows weaker, it's no longer able to support the tissues beneath it adequately, meaning that gravity pulls it downwards and stretches it. Collagen helps support "growth factors" that greatly influences the condition of our skin. In addition to being used for wound healing, collagen helps to keep our skin strong, voluminous and supple.
PDO threads are ideal for gently lifting the skin, PDO threads combat ageing in another way: by provoking the body's "healing response" and causing the body to direct large surges of collagen to treated areas. This is important because of the vital role collagen plays in the ageing process.
What are PDO threads?
PDO Threads is a treatment which lifts and tightens sagging skin tissue, using threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO) Instant Skin Lifting through mechanical effects. PDO threads create Cellular Renewal, through Collagen stimulation, and neovascularisation to improve skin texture, fine lines and elasticity.
How long does a PDO thread lift last?
About 3 months after the procedure, the PDO threads will disappear through simple hydrolysis (they are absorbable). The lifted facial contours will remain for about 6 - 12 months or more, due to the cellular rejuvenation effects.
PDO thread lifts are low risk, thanks to how non-invasive they are. Patients may experience bruising, swelling in the treated areas. In rare cases, patients may experience irritation, infection or their sutures becoming visible under their skin. If this occurs, however, the sutures can simply be removed and the patient's face will return to its prior state.
PDO thread cost: $100 set up fee then threads are purchased in packs of 10 threads. One pack is $100 containing 10 threads.