PDO Threads

FAQs

• What are PDO Threads?

  We offer PDO Threads at Transformations Aesthetics in Asbury Lake, FL to lift and tighten sagging skin while stimulating collagen production for a firmer, more youthful appearance without surgery. PDO Threads are a minimally invasive treatment that uses dissolvable surgical sutures made of polydioxanone (PDO) — a safe, biocompatible material that has been used in medicine for decades. When placed just beneath the skin, PDO threads provide an immediate lifting effect while also stimulating the body’s natural collagen production for longer-term rejuvenation.

  Why patients choose PDO Threads:

  • Non-surgical alternative to a facelift

  • Immediate, natural-looking lift with gradual collagen-building results

  • Minimally invasive with little downtime (some swelling or bruising possible)

  • Safe and absorbable — PDO is the same material used in dissolvable sutures

• How do PDO Threads work?

  PDO Threads provide:

  • Immediate Lift: Threads are carefully inserted under the skin to reposition and support areas of sagging (such as the cheeks, jawline, jowls, or neck). This creates a subtle but visible lift.

  • Collagen Stimulation: As the threads gradually dissolve over 4–6 months, they trigger the skin’s healing response — boosting collagen and elastin around the threads.

  • Lasting Results: Even after the threads have fully absorbed, the new collagen helps maintain improved firmness, texture, and contour for up to 12–18 months.

• What are common treatment areas for PDO Threads?

  Common treatment areas for PDO Threads include:

  • Jawline & jowls

  • Cheeks & midface

  • Brows & eyes (nonsurgical “fox eye” lift)

  • Neck & décolletage

  • Nasolabial folds or marionette lines

• How many treatments of PDO Threads will I need?

  Most patients achieve their desired results with one PDO thread treatment session. During that session, a customized number of threads are placed depending on the treatment area and the degree of lift or tightening needed.

  • Immediate Results: A visible lift is seen right after treatment.

  • Collagen Remodeling: The threads dissolve naturally over 4–6 months, but during that time they stimulate collagen and elastin production, which helps maintain firmness.

  • Longevity: Results typically last 12–18 months.

  Some patients choose to return for a touch-up or maintenance treatment once a year to keep collagen stimulation ongoing and maintain lift as aging continues.