PDO Threads
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads are used to lift and contour facial features while strengthening tissue through increased collagen production. A minimally-invasive alternative to surgical facelifts, PDO threads reveal instant and profound results. The threads, like tiny sutures, are made of a safe, raw material that is completely absorbed by the body over time with minimal tissue reaction or tissue trauma.
There are two types of PDO threads: lifting threads and smooth threads. In addition to improving the appearance of sagging skin, PDO threads can also promote collagen production and neovascularization, which helps improve skin elasticity, texture, fine lines and overall volume for a natural, rejuvenated, refreshed appearance.
If you live in Oakland County, Michigan and you’re looking for a non-surgical procedure, short recovery time and remarkable results, then PDO threads at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston might be the treatment for you.
Smooth Threads: A Skin Booster
PDO smooth threads can be used throughout the face and body to tighten and smooth the skin, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles while building collagen and other structural proteins that support areas of laxity, such as the stomach, above the knee and even the décolletage.
Smooth threads are often used as a combination therapy with neuromodulators like “Botox”. The neuromodulator is injected into the muscle, stopping movement and minimizing wrinkle formation while the smooth threads are placed in the sub-dermis layer, helping to smooth fine lines and plump the skin. This combination works extremely well together to treat areas on the face like frown lines (“11’s”), crow’s feet and the lines around the mouth.
Lifting Threads: A Non-Surgical Facelift
PDO lifting threads lift and support the skin and soft tissue to reveal instant, surgical-like results from the comfort of Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, Michigan without the invasiveness, downtime and anesthesia that surgery requires. PDO threads produce immediate, natural results that last approximately six to 12 months.
PDO thread lifts are used to achieve these common goals:
Heart shaped, higher cheekbone contour
Defined jawline
Softer nasolabial and marionette lines
Decreased jowling
Smoother neck lines
FAQs
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PDO threads are made from a complex sugar called polydioxanone, which is a safe suture material that has been used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries for over 30 years.
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Smooth PDO threads dissolve over 30-60 days, leaving behind collagen and more support for the tissue in their place.
The duration of lifting threads is highly patient-dependent, but results can last up to one year. We recommend waiting at least three months before repeating treatment in one area.
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Numbing is used to decrease discomfort during the placement procedure. Smooth threads are nearly undetectable once placed, while lifting threads can take a few days to integrate. Pain is minimal but you may be aware of them for the first few weeks.
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Results are instant and you will leave your appointment at Refresh & Renew MedSpa in Clarkston, MI with immediate lift and support from the threads. Some swelling may be present and you can expect it to fully resolve over one to two weeks.
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Each injectable treatment serves its own unique purpose. During your complimentary consultation, your practitioner will account for your specific concerns and individual aesthetic goals to recommend the most effective, lasting, customized treatment plan with natural-looking results for you.
Here’s a quick overview of what each service is designed to treat:
Neuromodulator = Smooth wrinkles that are formed with movement
Dermal fillers = Restore facial volume, correct asymmetries, soften deep lines and provide facial contour
PDO Threads = Lift sagging skin and restore the face’s natural, youthful shape and vitality without surgery