PDO threads are being used in more and more aesthetic medicine procedures around the country, helping people achieve results similar to that of a traditional facelift in a non-surgical way.
These thin, hair-like threads are essentially dissolvable sutures that have been used in surgical procedures for more than 50 years. Their use has been expanded in recent years, allowing practitioners to use them to give patients a more youthful look in their face.
From smooth to barbed, there’s a type of PDO thread for any type of desired outcome that one might be looking for. The threads are extremely safe, the procedures are done in less than an hour, and the recovery time is minimal.
So, how is this all possible? It’s because of what PDO threads are made of, which is also where they got their name.
Let’s discuss this topic further below.
PDO is an acronym for what the threads are made of — polydioxanone. PDO threads are made out of this biodegradable polymer that’s colorless and has been used for manufacturing many medical devices.
Table of Contents
Add a header to begin generating the table of contents
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 8/8/2024
PDO is an acronym for what the threads are made of — polydioxanone. PDO threads are made out of this biodegradable polymer that’s colorless and has been used for manufacturing many medical devices.
It’s semi-crystalline and also has a low reactivity. This is why it’s been used in many different applications — from absorbable devices that are flexible, to filament clips, meshes and sutures.
The reason why PDO is used in so many different applications is that it’s naturally broken down by the body. In fact, most studies show that the body completely reabsorbs the biomaterial in about six months.
The body uses the process of hydrolysis to degrade the PDO threads once they’re inserted into the skin. The end products are excreted from the body naturally — either through urine, through the digestive process or even exhaled as carbon dioxide.
Polydioxanone is created into thin threads and put into a pre-loaded cannula for PDO threads procedures. After the treatment area is numbed, these threads are then inserted into your skin.
Barbed PDO threads are used to lift the skin up and/or to give more definition to certain areas of your face, such as around your lips, on your neck or under your eyes. Smooth PDO threads are used to give a more vibrant and youthful look to your face.
During the natural process of breaking down the PDO threads, your body will produce extra collagen in the area where the threads are inserted. This has a long-lasting effect on the area, helping the results of your procedure last even longer.
Collagen is important because it’s a protein that helps to support the structure of your skin. During the aging process, though, the body typically produces collagen at a slower level, which ultimately leads to skin that’s less elastic and thinner.
A procedure that uses PDO threads, then, not only achieves the results of lifting parts of your face that may have sagged over time, but it also helps to reinvigorate your skin so that it’s more elastic and vibrant with the extra collagen that’s produced.
Quite simply, PDO threads are considered very safe for everyone. That’s because the material they’re made from, polydioxanone, is completely biodegradable and biocompatible. Studies have shown that’s there’s a very low risk of the body rejecting PDO threads or to having an allergic reaction to them.
Since the body breaks them down naturally over time, there’s no need for a follow-up procedure to have them removed. Most of the side effects of a PDO threads procedure can be treated with over-the-counter remedies.
This includes applying ice to the area and taking OTC pain killers to help you deal with the minor swelling and discomfort you may experience following the procedure.
More and more patients are turning to PDO threads as a way to get that more youthful look that they desire because of the safe nature of the PDO threads themselves. The results are long lasting, and the procedure can be repeated as needed to achieve the desired results again.
PDO threads are a very safe product that is now used in aesthetic medicine procedures around the world. An increasing number of people are realizing the immense benefits of going with this type of treatment rather than a traditional surgical facelift, or even other non-surgical options such as dermal fillers.
The fact that the material it’s made from, polydioxanone, is naturally broken down by the body makes it so that people feel more comfortable about having the threads inserted into their skin.
Make sure that you choose a medical practitioner that you can trust when you go for a PDO threads procedure, and choose one that uses PDO threads from V Soft Lift. We have a wide range of PDO threads products that can be catered specifically to your skin type.
For more information, contact us today.
Please be aware that you are about to access the international website for V Soft Lift PDO Threads. It’s essential to note that this site has not undergone evaluation by the USA FDA.
The information provided on this platform may discuss regulatory clearances in countries outside the United States. Consequently, it might include indications and uses that extend beyond the FDA-cleared labeling for the product.
It’s important to emphasize that the details presented on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information should not be seen as a replacement for advice from a qualified physician or healthcare professional.
I Agree :
I Disagree :
