PDO Threads
Restore Definition to the Face and Neck in New Jersey
The South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center team offers PDO threads in New Jersey for patients who want to lift and tighten sagging facial skin without surgery. Also known as a thread lift, PDO thread treatment uses dissolvable threads to support and elevate facial tissues, helping restore definition and create a more youthful appearance.
PDO threads may be appropriate for adults in their 30s, 40s, or 50s who are noticing early to moderate signs of facial aging, including skin laxity and loss of definition. They can provide a nonsurgical option for patients who want more lift than injectable treatments may offer without undergoing cosmetic surgery.
Learn more about PDO threads in New Jersey at South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center. Call or text 856-480-0706 or book online and discuss your treatment options.
PDO Threads at a Glance
- Treatment: Minimally invasive thread lift using dissolvable PDO threads
- How It Works: Lifts and repositions sagging facial tissues while stimulating collagen production
- Areas Treated: Lower face, jowls, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and loose skin
- Key Benefits: Restores facial definition, improves skin firmness, and creates a slimmer, more contoured appearance
- Results: Provides an immediate lifting effect with continued skin-quality improvement as collagen develops
- Downtime: A nonsurgical option for patients seeking facial rejuvenation without surgical incisions or lengthy recovery
What Are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are dissolvable sutures made from polydioxanone (PDO) that are used to perform a minimally invasive thread lift. During treatment, a provider places thin, barbed threads beneath the skin to gently lift and reposition sagging facial tissues. This can improve facial contours and create a more defined, youthful appearance without traditional surgery.
In addition to providing an immediate lifting effect, PDO threads can stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. As the threads gradually dissolve, the collagen response may help support improvements in skin firmness and overall skin quality.
The Benefits of PDO Threads
PDO threads offer several benefits for patients seeking nonsurgical facial lifting and contouring:
- Lifts sagging skin: Helps elevate mild to moderate skin laxity, particularly along the lower face and jawline.
- Defines facial contours: Can improve the appearance of jowls and create a more defined facial profile.
- Softens visible lines: May reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
- Stimulates collagen production: The treatment can encourage natural collagen production, supporting skin firmness and quality over time.
- Minimally invasive: Uses dissolvable threads rather than surgical incisions, making it an option for patients who want facial rejuvenation without traditional surgery.
- Customizable treatment: PDO threads can be placed in targeted areas or used across multiple areas of the face based on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals.
What to Expect from the Thread Lifting Procedure
Your consultation will start with a facial assessment. This is also when you can talk about costs and risks, and our cosmetic consultant can help you determine whether you’re a good candidate for PDO threads.
Once the skin has been cleansed and marked, and a local anesthetic has been given, the PDO thread lift begins. During a PDO thread lift, patients may feel a brief pinch or pressure as the numbing medication and threads are placed. Some areas may feel temporarily tender or uncomfortable during the procedure, and individual experiences can vary. Most patients describe the sensation as manageable, with any discomfort generally improving as the treatment progresses. The entire treatment process typically lasts around 30 minutes.
Thread lift aftercare involves protecting the skin from sun exposure as much as possible to prevent hyperpigmentation. Some swelling, dimpling, and bruising are expected within the first few weeks. Refrain from taking any blood thinners for a week before and after treatment, and avoid saunas, lasers, exercise, extreme facial movements, and makeup. PDO threads allow gradual skin rejuvenation over time, with results lasting up to one year.
*Real patient. Individual results may vary.
PDO threads at South Jersey Laser Center are injectable sutures that hold up sagging facial tissue from the inside. They are ideal for reducing creases like nasolabial folds that resemble parentheses and marionette lines between the corners of the mouth and the chin, as well as shaping more youthful facial contours. While the threads provide a lift right away, they also stimulate collagen production for long-lasting improvement.
PDO Thread FAQs
PDO threads are dissolvable sutures used in a minimally invasive thread lift to lift and reposition sagging facial tissues. The treatment can also stimulate collagen production, which may support gradual improvements in skin firmness and quality.
PDO threads can be used to address sagging skin and loss of definition in areas such as the lower face, jowls, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Treatment can be customized to target specific areas or provide broader facial contouring.
During a PDO thread lift, fine barbed threads are placed beneath the skin and gently positioned to lift and support facial tissues. The threads provide an immediate lifting effect while the body’s natural healing response stimulates collagen production around the treated areas.
PDO threads gradually dissolve over time, but the collagen response they stimulate can help maintain improvements after the threads are absorbed. How long results last varies based on factors such as age, skin quality, lifestyle, and the area treated. On average, you can expect results to last for up to one year.
PDO threads provide a minimally invasive option for patients who want to improve facial laxity without traditional facelift surgery. However, a thread lift does not provide the same degree of lifting or correction as a surgical facelift and is generally better suited for mild to moderate skin laxity.
Most patients receive local anesthesia or another form of numbing before treatment to improve comfort. You may experience some pressure, pulling, tenderness, swelling, or bruising following the procedure.
PDO thread treatment generally involves significantly less downtime than facial surgery. Your provider will give you specific aftercare instructions and let you know when you can resume exercise, strenuous activity, and other normal activities.
Adults with mild to moderate facial skin laxity who want improved definition without surgery may be candidates for PDO threads. A consultation is the best way to determine whether a thread lift is appropriate based on your skin quality, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
PDO threads can create a subtle lifting and contouring effect, particularly along the lower face and jawline. Results vary by patient, and collagen production may contribute to continued improvement in skin quality after treatment.
Depending on your goals and individual treatment plan, PDO threads may be combined with other nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options. Dr. Robin Levin often combines dermal fillers with PDO threads to restore volume, enhance facial balance, and create natural-looking, harmonious results. Your provider can recommend an appropriate combination based on your facial anatomy and desired results.
Why Choose South Jersey Skin Care for PDO Threads?
Choosing the right provider for PDO threads is an important part of achieving natural-looking, personalized results. At South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center, patients benefit from the experience and expertise of Dr. Robin Levin, a board-certified dermatologist with more than 20 years of experience in cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology.
As the founder and medical director of South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center, Dr. Levin has provided personalized dermatologic care since 2005. Her warm, approachable style and meticulous attention to detail allow her to evaluate each patient’s facial anatomy, skin concerns, and aesthetic goals when developing a PDO thread treatment plan.
With extensive experience across both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Levin and her team take a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation, helping patients understand their options and choose an appropriate treatment for their individual needs.
Explore Facial Contouring and Rejuvenation Options
In addition to thread lifts with PDO threads, South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center offers a range of other cosmetic dermatology treatments for improving facial contours. RHA® is a dermal filler that adds volume to the midface, and Secret Duo is a dual modality and multiple provider treatment that boosts collagen.
Contact Dr. Robin Levin and the South Jersey Skin Care & Laser Center team to schedule a consultation for PDO threads in New Jersey. Call or text 856-480-0706 or book online.
*We are all different! Patient results may vary.