Can PDO Threads Prevent Eyelid Drooping as You Age?

As we age, our bodies change. Sometimes, this change is slight and gradual, while other times, it’s rapid and significant.

Every person is different, and how a person’s body responds to getting older is different, too. That being said, there are some common signs of aging that most of us experience at some point, even if that point is earlier (or later) than others.

With all the medical knowledge that’s been gained in the last 25 years, many more people are taking preventative measures today to try to fend off the signs of aging appearing as long as possible.

Some of these products and approaches certainly can help, but there’s really nothing that can stop natural processes from happening.

With PDO threads becoming a more popular cosmetic treatment by the day, a common question that arises is can PDO threads prevent eyelid drooping as you age?

We’ll tackle that topic in this article.

The most common approach to addressing eyelid drooping with PDO threads is to use a combination of barbed and smooth threads. The smooth threads will help to address any hollowness below or around the eyes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, and other things.

Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 10/01/2025

Can PDO Threads Be Used in a Preventative Way?

In most cases, PDO threads are not a preventative treatment. Instead, they are a corrective treatment that can address the signs of aging as they appear.

That being said, there are some ways in which some types of PDO threads can be used preemptively to try to provide extra support to parts of our face that are most susceptible to aging, including eyelids and under the eyes.

Smooth PDO threads are often used to address fine lines and wrinkles, a lack of definition and faded skin. This is because they are used to stimulate the production of collagen, which is a naturally-occurring material that our body starts to produce less of as we age.

With less collagen in our face, our skin is more susceptible to drooping and sagging, forming fine lines and wrinkles, and more. So, in a way, stimulating the production of collagen can be considered a preventative solution.

That being said, smooth PDO threads will not stop the aging process from occurring, nor will they prevent eyelid drooping completely.

How Do PDO Threads Address Eyelid Drooping?

As mentioned, PDO threads are often used as a corrective treatment for the signs of aging. They have proven very effective at addressing things such as eyelid drooping, which is something that many people experience as they age.

The most common approach to addressing eyelid drooping with PDO threads is to use a combination of barbed and smooth threads. The smooth threads will help to address any hollowness below or around the eyes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles, and other things.

The barbed threads will be used to produce a lifting effect, essentially providing extra scaffolding and support to your skin and underlying tissue so your eyelids don’t droop any more.

Your practitioner will insert the PDO threads into your skin using a preloaded cannula, much in the same way that IV lines are inserted. They will then position the threads precisely so that they grab onto your skin and lift it up higher.

The barbs grab onto parts of the skin so that your practitioner can reposition it. Once they and you are happy with how it looks, they’ll snip off the end of the PDO threads and remove the cannula.

Your body will then start to break down the threads through natural healing processes, which will include producing extra collagen. With barbed PDO threads, you will notice an immediate lifting effect on your eyelids, though it will likely be mild.

Then, over time as your body breaks down and absorbs the PDO threads, the results will appear gradually. While these results are not permanent, they do last long — anywhere from 12 to 24 months for most people — and the treatment can be repeated at any time.

Correct Eyelid Drooping with PDO Threads from V Soft Lift

While PDO threads can’t prevent eyelid drooping as you age, they can do a lot to address the problem if you’re experiencing it. Since PDO threads produce perhaps the most natural-looking results of any treatment on the market, they are often preferred by patients who want to address the common signs of aging.

An experienced and skilled practitioner can help you achieve the results you’re looking for, especially if they use high-quality PDO threads such as the ones created by V Soft Lift.

Our long line of PDO threads are all FDA cleared for usage in the United States, and produce the best results around.

For more information, contact us today.