Lifting Threads
What are MINT PDO Lifting Threads?
MINT™ PDO thread is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require general anesthesia nor big incisions for your patients. There are tiny barbs strategically placed and molded all around the thread. Once the threads are placed into the skin, the barbs anchor onto sagging skin, and the thread can be maneuvered to achieve a naturally youthful and defined look.
Not only can it improve the appearance of sagging skin, PDO (polydioxanone) can also help promote the stimulation of collagen and neovascularization, which helps to improve skin elasticity, texture, fine lines, and volume for a timeless rejuvenation.
How do they work?
PDO lifting threads, also known as barbed threads, are a type of non-surgical cosmetic procedure used to lift and tighten sagging skin by stimulating collagen production. They are made of polydioxanone (PDO), a biocompatible material, and feature barbs or cogs that grip the skin to provide an immediate lifting effect. These threads are then naturally absorbed by the body over time, while the collagen stimulation provides longer-lasting results.
What to Expect
Prior to the procedure you will have a consultation with you provider to first and foremost determine if you are an appropriate candidate at which time your personal goals and pricing will be discussed.
Photographs will be taken for patient records and pre and post-treatment guidelines will be reviewed. You will be marked up to ensure optimal placement of the PDOs for lifting and contouring.
You will be made comfortable with medical grade topical anesthetic or local injection and your skin will be appropriately cleansed and sanitized prior to performing the procedure.
These barbed lifting threads are pre-loaded onto a sterile blunt-tipped cannula are then inserted into a deeper plane, beneath the skin referred to as the ‘SMAS’ (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer; a network of fibrous fascia beneath the skin.
Once the cannula has been placed at the appropriate depth and ‘downstream’ distance the sterile cannula is removed and the thread is engaged by gripping the skin over the cogs. These barbs help the thread catch on the underlying tissue, providing a stronger lifting and anchoring effect compared to smooth threads.
These threads serve to enhance facial contour and provide an immediate lifting effect by reapproximating sagging skin and suspending the tissue, particularly in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
These threads also initiate an intentional inflammatory response that results in a secondary benefit that stimulates fibroblasts to boost collagen and elastin helping to maintain the lifting effect overtime while also improving firmness and and tightness of skin.
This results in a net effect of lifting that is visible immediately following the procedure; followed by skin rejuvenation seen over time with results lasting up to 12-18 months typically, though results can be observed beyond 18-24 months from secondary collagen stimulation.
The longevity of the effects are contingent on several different factors such as tensile strength, classification of barbs (cogs), number of threads inserted, and patient metabolism — to name a few.
Treatment Areas & Applications
Before & After; 202
Lower 2/3rd Face & Fox-Eye Lift
Treatment Applications
Brow Lift (Fox-Eye Lift)
Eyebrows: Reduce hooding / Improve asymmetry/ Create fox eye look
Undereyes: Restore volume / Improve hollowing / Smooth out fine lines
Lower 2/3 Face Lift
Cheeks: Lift and restore facial volume / Contour cheekbones
Nasolabial Folds: Lighten smile lines / Restore volume to sunken areas
Mouth/Lips: Plump and define lips / Reduce marionette and smokers' lines
Jawline: Lift and tighten / Reduce jowls / Contour facial line
Neck: Lift and tighten / Improve double chin / Reduce lines
Benefits of Lifting PDO Threads
Lifting & Tightening
Customizable Approach
Only Non-Surgical Procedure that Mechanically Suspends Tissue
Collagen Stimulation
Bridge to Facelift
Non-Surgical
Minimal Downtime