There are many ways to achieve facial rejuvenation without having to undergo invasive surgery today. Minimally-invasive alternatives such as PDO threads and HIFU are two of the most popular options, albeit for slightly different reasons.
PDO threads are generally considered one of the most reliable and versatile anti-aging treatments today, thanks to the fact that there are multiple types that can address many different concerns. From tightening skin, to addressing fine lines and wrinkles, to lifting sagging skin, there are a lot of purposes PDO threads can serve.
At the same time, you can gain extra anti-aging benefits by combining PDO threads with other treatments, as long as you do it in the right way.
In this article, we’ll discuss what HIFU and PDO threads are, and whether you can have HIFU on your face after PDO threads.
Many people today are combining different cosmetic treatments to gain the best effects possible. Having a PDO threads treatment followed by a HIFU treatment is certainly very popular.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 6/18/2025
What Are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are thin dissolvable sutures that are inserted into your skin. Smooth threads can even out skin and make it more elastic, while lifting threads can help add definition to certain areas and address sagging skin.
Regardless of which type of treatment you choose, the PDO threads will be inserted into your face without the need for anything but local anesthesia. After they are inserted, your body will begin to break them down using natural healing processes.
In doing so, it will generate extra collagen in the region, which extends the life of the results and makes your skin smoother, more elastic and youthful looking.
What is HIFU?
HIFU is the common acronym for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. It’s an anti-aging procedure that’s done on the face using ultrasound technology.
Providers use the tool to deliver energy to layers of your skin, which will then help stimulate the extra production of collagen. Just like it does during PDO threads treatments, the extra collagen that’s produced with HIF will make your skin firmer and tighter while improving its texture.
HIFU can be considered a concentrated treatment to stimulate the production of collagen. It cannot address some of the things that PDO threads can, such as adding definition or addressing sagging or drooping skin over the long term.
| Feature | PDO Threads | HIFU |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Type | Minimally invasive (sutures) | Non-invasive (ultrasound) |
| Primary Benefits | Lifts skin, improves definition, reduces wrinkles | Stimulates collagen, tightens skin |
| Collagen Stimulation | Yes (as threads dissolve) | Yes (via ultrasound energy) |
| Recovery Time | Minimal swelling/bruising | Little to no downtime |
| Ideal For | Lifting, contouring, sagging correction | Tightening, fine lines, texture |
Can I have HIFU on My Face After PDO Threads?
Many people today are combining different cosmetic treatments to gain the best effects possible. Having a PDO threads treatment followed by a HIFU treatment is certainly very popular.
You can definitely combine the two treatments, though you may want to wait at least a few weeks after your PDO threads treatment before you get HIFU. This time will allow for some healing to occur and for the PDO threads to “settle in.”
If you get HIFU done too quickly after a PDO threads treatment, you run the risk of having the threads move out of place, or exacerbating the normal minor swelling and/or bruising that occurs after the treatment.
What Are the Benefits of Combining HIFU and PDO Threads?
When you combine HIFU and PDO threads treatments, you are addressing anti-aging concerns in a comprehensive way. The PDO threads can help to lift certain parts of your skin up, creating extra definition around your mouth, for example, or evening out fine lines and wrinkles.
PDO threads will start to produce extra collagen during the body’s healing process. But, when you add HIFU treatments after them, you are amping that up to the next level.
The positive benefits you will see is extra skin tightening, more elasticity and a more youthful look — in a very natural way.
| Combined Benefit | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Enhanced Collagen Production | Both treatments stimulate collagen at different skin layers, increasing firmness and elasticity. |
| Lift + Tighten Synergy | PDO threads lift sagging areas while HIFU enhances skin tightening for a more youthful look. |
| Natural-Looking Results | Combining both methods offers subtle yet noticeable improvement without drastic change. |
| Longer-Lasting Effects | Layered treatments can extend the overall longevity of anti-aging results. |
| Customizable Treatment Plans | Providers can tailor a dual-approach based on patient goals and skin condition. |
Get Your Next Treatment with V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads
Combining PDO threads with HIFU treatments can be a great way to address anti-aging with a very comprehensive approach. It’s a good idea to wait a few weeks after a PDO threads treatment before you get HIFU, though, so you don’t complicate the positioning of the threads.
It’s always important to make sure that you visit a provider who is experienced in these treatments so they can guide you through the process and ensure everything is done correctly.
You should also make sure your provider uses PDO threads by V Soft Lift. We have produced a long line of high-quality PDO threads so that providers can select the ones that are best for each individual patient’s treatment and skin type.
For more information, contact us today.
