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PDO (polydioxanone) is a synthetic material that is commonly used in general surgery and in cosmetic procedures, such as the traditional surgical facelift. Now an absorbable, non permanent version of PDO is being used in the non surgical thread lift, which can be used to lift and firm sagging skin on the face, neck, and body.
The procedure is performed in your doctor’s office using only topical or local anesthesia and only takes 30 – 60 mins. A pilot needle is used to make a single hole in the skin and then the PDO thread is inserted into the area of sagging skin using a blunt cannula. In much the same way that your dermatologist has used pilot needles and cannula to inject dermal fillers. Once the PDO is properly inserted, small hooks on the thread lift the skin and fight the downward pull of gravity on your face.
A PDO lift can benefit those patients who are suffering from any of the following:
PDO lift is ideal for those candidates who are just beginning to have sagging but do not wish to yet go under the knife for a traditional surgical face lift. It is also ideal for those men and women whose faces would become too rounded with the additional of multiple fillers in the nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
Results of the PDO lift are IMMEDIATE following placement of the thread. The results will continue to improve over the next 6 months as the threads stimulate your own collagen and elastin production.
Results vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the sagging and the type of skin they had prior to placement of the thread. Patients report effects lasting 2-3 years following initial placement of the thread.
The PDO thread lift is referred to as the, “Lunch Hour Facelift” meaning the procedure has minimal to zero pain or complications. You may return to your normal activities immediately following the procedure. Some patients can experience some bruising or swelling but it should subside in a week or less.
Dr. Shafa believes in the intersection of the science and art of medicine. She always chooses the most conservative treatment plan not to alter your appearance but to enhance your own beauty. She will customize a non surgical treatment plan for your specific needs which may include any or one of the following: botox/dysport, dermal fillers, PDO thread lift, and skin texture rejuvenation. Call us today or Ask Questions to book your complimentary consultation.
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