PDO Thread Lift

With advancing age, one of the frequently preferred aesthetic procedures is the PDO thread lift method. A popular aesthetic practice of today, performed with absorbable threads, the PDO thread lift offers a solution for facial deformities without surgery. Rapid results and the absence of a recovery process as seen in surgical operations are other advantages of this treatment. The PDO thread lift is a method to tighten sagging areas on the face using special threads. Procedures conducted with polydioxanone threads result in a more youthful and vibrant facial expression. To obtain efficient results from the aesthetic application, it's crucial to properly determine the areas to be treated. Therefore, the procedure should definitely be carried out by expert doctors in a clinical setting.

The main purpose of the PDO thread lift is to rejuvenate the face and tighten rapidly sagging areas like the eyebrows and cheeks. For this reason, it's often requested by patients over the age of 35. When performing a thread facelift, the areas to be treated are determined by the mutual decision of the patient and the specialist doctor. These areas are marked and anesthetic cream is applied. Once the anesthetic cream takes effect and the skin is numbed, the procedure begins. Contrary to what might be believed, the process is short, usually completed within an average of 30 minutes.

Upon completion of the thread face lift, the patient can return to their daily life immediately. Post-procedure, only a bit of swelling or puffiness might be observed. These side effects typically vanish within 2 – 4 days. While the PDO thread lift is a low-risk procedure, certain recommendations should be followed post-treatment to ensure the best results.

These recommendations include:

  • Avoid sleeping face down until full recovery.
  • Refrain from making exaggerated facial expressions for about a month.
  • Apply creams recommended by the doctor to the thread entry and exit points for a week.
  • Protect against the sun as much as possible for a month, avoid heavy exercise, and refrain from activities such as massages and saunas.

The PDO thread lift is not a permanent procedure. The threads used in the PDO thread lift provide collagen to the skin, aiding in a rejuvenated and radiant appearance. These threads dissolve approximately in 6-9 months. However, their collagen-stimulating effects on the skin continue for around a year. If a taut appearance is desired to be maintained, the PDO thread lift procedure should be renewed.