For many years, the only way that you could get a rejuvenated look in your face was through surgical solutions such as traditional facelifts. That just wasn’t a viable option for everyone, though.
Not only are traditional facelifts invasive procedures, they also take a long time to recover from and can be quite expensive — depending on what you want to get done.
All of these are major reasons why non-surgical alternatives to facelifts such as PDO thread lifts have gained popularity in recent years. This minimally-invasive option is a way to achieve similar results to that of a surgical facelift, without the huge expense and without having to go under the knife.
One of the biggest questions that people have if they’re considering PDO threads procedures are whether they are permanent or not. We’ll answer that question below, as well as dive into what some of the benefits of this procedure are.
The non-surgical alternatives like PDO threads are not permanent. While this may sound like a negative, though, it’s actually a positive. That’s because when you get a permanent procedure like a facelift, your body won’t be able to age properly as you age. How you want your face to look today, in other words, may not be what you want your face to look like 20 years from now.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 9/2/2024
Are PDO Threads Permanent?
In traditional facelifts, you undergo plastic surgery that permanently changes the structure of your face and skin. There are many different ways that this can be accomplished, depending on what results you are seeking, but all are permanent.
The non-surgical alternatives like PDO threads are not permanent. While this may sound like a negative, though, it’s actually a positive.
That’s because when you get a permanent procedure like a facelift, your body won’t be able to age properly as you age. How you want your face to look today, in other words, may not be what you want your face to look like 20 years from now.
The only option to change something once you’ve had a facelift is to have another facelift — and there are plenty of potential complications that come with that. In addition, traditional facelifts can often result in not natural-looking results since, as mentioned, it’s a permanent change to the structure of your body.
How Long Do PDO Threads Last?
Even though PDO threads aren’t permanent, they can be repeated to continue to give you the results that you desire. A huge benefit of this is that you’ll be able to live with what your face looks like, and then tweak the procedure in the future if you want anything done a little differently.
In addition, if you want to make different changes as you age, you can easily do that with a future PDO threads procedure — unlike with a traditional facelift.
But, how long do the results from a PDO threads procedure last?
The answer isn’t so straightforward, as there are a lot of factors that play into how long the results may last. This includes your age, your body’s metabolism, the current condition of your skin, your genetics and what type of procedure you’re having done — among other things.
Generally speaking, though, the results from a PDO threads procedure last about one year. Some people may need, or want, to have the procedure repeated sooner than that, while others may be able to go much longer.
What Kind of Results Can You Expect from PDO Threads?
Another major advantage of PDO threads is the type of results that they produce. Because the threads themselves are made of a completely biocompatible and biodegradable synthetic polymer, the body will break them down through a natural process.
PDO threads have been used for more than 50 years as dissolvable surgical sutures for just this reason. Over the last 20 years or so, they’ve been used in more aesthetic medicine procedures, such as PDO threads lifts.
The way that the body breaks down these threads is by increasing the production of collagen in the area of the face that’s treated. This will help to break down the threads slowly over time, which helps to significantly reduce potential scarring or any other adverse effects.
A very positive side effect of this extra collagen production is that it also helps to plump sagging skin, while also restoring any volume that you have lost. What this means is that your complexion will be much smoother with increased elasticity in your skin.
Overall, the science behind PDO threads and the procedures are why you’ll get more natural-looking results compared to traditional surgical facelifts or even other non-surgical alternatives.
Go to a Practitioner Who Uses V Soft Lift PDO Threads
Results can vary from one person to the next with PDO threads procedures, and some of that variation is out of your control — i.e., based on your unique traits.
However, there is one thing you can control — what practitioner you have perform the PDO threads procedure.
It’s very important that you research practitioners before getting any procedure done. Make sure that you pick one who has been in the business for a while, has experience with PDO threads and has great reviews.
In addition, choose a practitioner who uses PDO threads produced by V Soft Lift.
We have created many different types of PDO threads to be used in specific procedures and for specific skin types. This helps to make the results of all procedures using our PDO threads even better.
For more information, please contact us today.