PDO Smooth Threads

(Twist & Smooth PDOs)

What are PDO Smooth Threads?

PDO smooth threads are absorbable polydioxanone sutures inserted under the skin to stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture, tightening, and reducing static wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars. The procedure involves a specialist placing the sterile, smooth threads in various patterns such as a hashtag or mesh like pattern after numbing the area. The threads then dissolve over several months, leaving behind newly produced collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid for a natural, rejuvenated appearance that can last up to 12-24 months.

How do they work?

Biostimulation: The primary function is to stimulate the body's natural collagen production through biostimulation. 

Collagen, Elastin, and Hyaluronic Acid: The threads trigger the production of these vital components, leading to skin repair, tightening, and increased glow. 

Absorbable Material: The PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fully absorbed by the body over approximately 4-6 months. 

Smooth threads are good for skin tightening, texture, and fine lines while twist threads are better for filling deeper lines and areas of deficit because of their increased surface area.

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 your records and 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.

Smooth and twist threads pre-loaded onto a sterile needle are then inserted beneath the skin in a mesh-like or “hashtag” pattern.

This subtle scaffold serves as a framework that supports the skin while simultaneously creating an intentional inflammatory response, by generating fibroblasts to boost collagen and elastin over time.

This results in a net effect that is visible within 2-3 weeks of firmer, thickers, and more youthful appearing skin with results lasting up to 12-18 months typically.

Treatment Areas

Smooth & Twist Threads:

  • Acne Scars

  • Mild-Moderate Jowls/Sagging

  • Neuromodulator (forehead)

  • Tightening thin-skinned tricky areas

    • Skin laxity and texture concerns 

    • Twisted threads for volumization

    • Perioral, nlfs, crow’s feet, neck laxity

  • Hyperpigmentation

  • Reduce Pore Size

  • Neck/Decollete

  • Abdomen

  • Other Regions of the Body

    • Buttocks

    • Stretch Marks

    • Knees/Elbows 

Applications

Acne Scars

Mild-Moderate Jowls/Sagging

Neuromodulator (forehead)

Supports skin with lifting threads

Tightening creepy skin

Skin laxity and texture concerns 

  • Neck/Decollete

Twisted threads for volumization

  • NLFs, Radial Cheek Lines, Neck Laxity 

    Other Deep Folds

Thin-Skinned Tricky Areas

  • Crow’s feet, Perioral Lines, Marionette Lines

Benefits

Reducing Fine Lines and Wrinkles: They target static wrinkles that other treatments can't eliminate.

Improving Skin Texture: The procedure helps to firm and smooth the skin. 

Treating Acne and Other Scars: The collagen-boosting effect can reduce the appearance of scars on the face and neck.

Defining Features: They can define the vermillion border of the lips and provide support to the jawline. 

Rejuvenating Crepey or Tired Skin: Smooth threads are effective in areas with crepey textures or signs of fatigue.

Neuromodulator (forehead): stimulating fibroblasts.

Volumization of Deep Folds: Twist threads for NLFs & Marionette Lines

Dual Mechanism: Paired with Lifting PDOs to enhance integrity of skin.