As we get older, the signs of aging slowly but surely appear on our face. Each person is affected differently by the natural aging process, but some of the common effects are wrinkles, sagging skin and a lack of definition around eyes and lips.
In the past, there wasn’t a lot you could do about any of this, unless you wanted to undergo invasive surgery to have these issues corrected. Not only was that not accessible to many people due to the high cost, but it also was a procedure that not many people wanted to go through.
Luckily, there are many great non-surgical alternatives today that can help fix things such as a loss of definition around your lips. Over the last 40 years, PDO threads have been used in what’s known as a Vermillion Border lip outline treatment that helps give more definition to the lips and helps people rediscover the natural smile they once had.
Below, we’ll dive deeper into this procedure and discuss how PDO threads can make my lips fuller.
Learn more about the lip border lift treatment
PDO threads are not like lip fillers, which are injectable materials that are put into your lips to make them plumper. A Vermillion Border procedure is much more encompassing, as it treats the entire area around your lips.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 2/11/2025
How Are PDO Threads Used for Vermillion Border Procedures?
The term “Vermillion Border” refers to the red margins on the upper and lower lip. It’s used in conjunction with another much more familiar term, “Cupid’s bow,” which helps to define the upper portion of the lip that gives it a natural bow shape.
As we age, though, many people lose this definition. They may lose the plumpness, tightness and contour that they had when they were younger.
With PDO threads, you can reclaim all of this without undergoing surgery. Not only that, but the procedure takes less than an hour to complete, and requires little to no downtime and recovery time.
PDO threads are not like lip fillers, which are injectable materials that are put into your lips to make them plumper. A Vermillion Border procedure is much more encompassing, as it treats the entire area around your lips.
Your practitioner will insert PDO threads in and around your lips to tighten existing lines and smooth your lips out. Parts of your lips might be lifted up, for instance, to position them where they once used to be.
By approaching the rejuvenation this way, you can get a much finer definition of that Cupid’s bow you desire while getting an overall enhancement of your lips and mouth.
What’s Involved in a VBLO Using PDO Threads?
Since this procedure doesn’t involve surgery, there’s no need for general anesthesia. Instead, your provider will use local numbing agents to ensure that you are comfortable before they start the procedure.
They will then insert the PDO threads into and around your lips using a preloaded cannula. This process is very similar to when an IV line is inserted.
Once inserted, the practitioner will position the PDO threads in just the right spot to get the results that you desire. The barbs that are on the ends of the threads will help to grab onto the skin and pull it up.
The PDO threads themselves are made from a synthetic polymer that is 100% biocompatible and biodegradable. This means that there is a very low chance of any negative effects of the threads themselves and that the threads don’t have to be removed once they’re inserted.
Your body will use natural processes to break down the PDO threads, which is one reason why they’ve also been used as dissolvable sutures in other types of procedures for more than 60 years now.
As your body breaks down the threads, it will produce extra collagen in the area. This not only helps to make the results of the procedure better and last longer, but it also makes your lips and the area around it smoother, more elastic and plumper — giving you an overall more youthful look.
What Happens After the Procedure is Over?
As soon as you leave the office, you will be able to resume most of your daily activities. There are some things you will want to avoid doing for a few weeks, including deep facial cleansing or massages, high-impact activities and taking certain medications.
Your practitioner will give you a list of instructions for what you should or should not do following the procedure, but it won’t be a long and extensive list. Most people will experience some minor bruising and swelling in the area, but that should resolve itself within about a week.
In time, you will start to see the amazing results of your procedure, as you get lips that are fuller and have much more definition to them.
The best part about a VBLO using PDO threads is that you can repeat the procedure whenever you want to ensure you can achieve the desired results.
Get a Lip Thread Lift with V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads
You can achieve fuller lips with more definition by getting a VBLO treatment with PDO threads. Not only do the results look fantastic, but the procedure itself is quick, painless, has little to no recovery time and is affordable.
If you want fuller lips and that smile back that you once had in your youth, search for a practitioner who has experience using PDO threads for this procedure. Also make sure that you choose one who uses high-quality threads, such as those produced by V Soft Lift.
We have created an extensive line of PDO threads, each of which is designed to be used on different parts of the face and for different skin types. By creating high-quality PDO threads in this way, we can help ensure that the results of your procedure are as good as they can be.
For more information, contact us today.
