A PDO thread lift uses absorbable sutures placed under the skin to support selected facial tissues. Learn about the procedure, its limitations and recovery before deciding whether it fits your goals.
A thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure for selected concerns such as early facial laxity. It does not provide the same degree of correction as a surgical facelift. A consultation should establish what change is realistic for your anatomy.
Threads can mechanically support tissue where they are placed. Your practitioner should explain the proposed areas, the type of threads and the expected limitations before you decide on treatment.
Concerns to discuss include:
Bring photographs or a clear description of the concern you want assessed. Ask whether threads are appropriate and whether another approach would better meet your expectations.
You can also read about BOTOX, dermal fillers and Ultherapy. These procedures serve different purposes; combining them requires an individual plan.
Bring your main concerns, previous treatment history and questions about cost to your consultation. Ask which options fit your goals, what the proposed course includes and when your progress would be reviewed.
Swelling and bruising can affect your appearance, and healing may take weeks. Ask for written instructions covering skincare, activity, sleeping position and follow-up. Confirm which symptoms require contacting the clinic before you leave.
Contact our Arcadia clinic near Pasadena or our Los Altos clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. Confirm treatment availability at your preferred office when booking.
Review our PDO thread lift before-and-after gallery as a starting point for discussion. Photographs show individual outcomes and do not predict your result.
