Even after the threads have dissolved, the increased collagen levels will extend the quality of your results.
Stimulates CollagenĪ thread lift stimulates collagen and elastin-the essential proteins that act as building blocks in your tissues-so that your skin continues to tighten long after the threads are inserted. This minimally invasive technique allows you to address and correct unwanted facial sagging without undergoing a facelift. When these tissues are lifted, you will be left with firmer, tighter, and more youthful contours. PDO thread lifts often use molded threads to lift many facial areas, including the brows, midface, and jawline. Smooth threads can be inserted all over the face, including the vermillion border around the lips, to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. However, there was a noticeable decline in results 6 months later. This can help improve skin firmness and create a more youthful appearance. The authors of a 2019 study found that a PDO thread lift caused immediate improvements in skin sagging after the procedure. A thread lift works to tighten the skin, smoothing out wrinkles. Schraw has received specialized training from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in placing lifting and smoothing threads.Wrinkly skin is often the most obvious sign of aging skin. In addition to her regular training in suturing as a dentist, Dr. The threads meet all the safety requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) for suturing. PDO threads use a synthetic absorbable material that has been used as dental and medical sutures for more than 30 years. Request an Appointment Treatment Safety and Additional Information These smoothing threads are most useful in improving the looks of the lips and cheeks. Over the next 4 to 6 months, the skin will smooth out gradually as your body reacts to the treatment and naturally builds more collagen under the skin. The threads are placed in a hashtag formation under areas of the skin where smoothing is desired.
PDO smoothing threads use the same technology to improve the look of your face, but with more gradual changes in mind. Smoothing Threads for more gradual results a better facial appearance The lift provides an immediate change in the facial esthetics, lifting skin and smoothing wrinkles around the mouth for a better looking smile. Post procedure before and after for PDO Thread Lift. Results last 1 to 2 years and can be combined with other facial esthetic treatments for a more comprehensive cosmetic improvement to your smile. Over the next 4 to 6 months, you’ll gradually notice an increase in facial volume, tighter and better looking skin and an improved smile. After the initial results, the procedure will stimulate your body to produce more natural collagen.
PDO lifting threads provide instant results and short recovery time. Both procedures can be done in about an hour with no or minimal downtime needed afterward. Lifting threads provide a more instant lift impact to the face, while smoothing threads improve your skin’s appearance more gradually. As the process continues, your skin tightens from the inside. As the body absorbs this thread over 4 to 6 months, it stimulates your body to produce more collagen.
We inject a synthetic absorbable thread made of polydioxanone (PDO) under the skin. Lift and Smooth threads are a non-surgical, minimally invasive way to improve the look of your skin and lips. Improve Your Entire Smile with PDO Lift and Smooth Threadsįight aging or improve the shape of your smile with the natural healing power of your own body.