Can PDO Threads Smooth Crow’s Feet?

As we age, our bodies change — and not always in ways we’d like them to. Unfortunately, many of these changes start to appear in very prominent places, such as on our face.

No matter how diligent we may be with eating well, staying hydrated, exercising and keeping up with a skin care routine, wrinkles and fine lines still may appear.

For some people, there’s no stopping wrinkles from appearing. However, there is something you can do about it.

PDO threads are a leading cosmetic medicine treatment that can address some of the most unwelcome signs of aging, including crow’s feet.

In this article, we’ll discuss how PDO threads can smooth crow’s feet.

PDO threads can have very positive effects on smoothing out crow’s feet. Depending on exactly what you need, your practitioner can choose barbed or smooth threads, or some combination of the two.

Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 9/26/2025

What Are Crow’s Feet?

Crow’s feet get their name from the fact that they are fine lines that look a lot like the feet of that bird. They protrude from the corners of people’s eyes, and often appear in threes — just like the long toes of a crow.

They appear for a number of reasons. Primarily, it’s because as we age, skin cells start to “fatigue.”

When we’re younger, skin cells regenerate roughly once a month. In doing so, they shed and then regrow the skin’s outermost layer, which keeps you looking your best — and your skin performing its best, too.

That process, like many others, slows as we get older. This means that the shed-and-regrowth process won’t happen as often, which can lead to crow’s feet.

In addition, all the movements we make with our face — smiling, squinting, raising our eyebrows — can all contribute to these fine lines appearing.

What Are PDO Threads?

PDO threads are very fine threads that are made from a synthetic material. There’s very low risk for complications with the treatment, as the material is completely biodegradable.

They are inserted into your face via a preloaded cannula, which is very similar to how IV lines are inserted. Your practitioner will position the threads in the correct spot in your face, and then remove the cannula once everything is done.

PDO threads have soared in popularity recently because they are a viable minimally-invasive alternative to surgical procedures. You only need local anesthetics to feel comfortable during the procedure, and you can resume most of your daily activities as soon as you leave the office.

Your practitioner will give you a list of post-care instructions to ensure the minor bruising and/or swelling goes down quickly and that the healing process is as good as possible.

How Do PDO Threads Smooth Crow’s Feet?

There are two main types of PDO threads — barbed and smooth.

The former has little barbs on the end of them and are used in lifting procedures. The latter doesn’t have these barbs and are used to smooth out parts of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen.

What type of threads your practitioner will choose depends on your specific situation. It’s possible they may use one or the other, or a combination of the two to address your crow’s feet.

If you need a lifting effect, the barbs on the ends of the PDO threads will grab onto parts of your underlying tissue and lift it up. This will mimic the results of a traditional facelift, repositioning parts of your skin if the crow’s feet are at least partially a result of sagging or drooping skin.

After the PDO threads have been inserted, your body will get to work breaking them down. As part of the normal healing process, your body will recognize the foreign object and will start to produce extra collagen in the area.

Not only will this extra collagen help to fully absorb the threads slowly, and extend the results of your PDO threads treatment, it will also make your skin more elastic, plump and shiny — in a good way.

Because of how PDO threads work, and how your body reacts to them, the treatments often produce very natural-looking and subtle results.

Use V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads to Smooth Your Crow’s Feet

PDO threads can have very positive effects on smoothing out crow’s feet. Depending on exactly what you need, your practitioner can choose barbed or smooth threads, or some combination of the two.

Choosing a practitioner who’s experienced and reputable is key, as you can see, because they need to be able to assess your situation and provide you with the best treatment. It’s also important to choose a practitioner who uses high-quality PDO threads, such as those created by V Soft Lift.

Our fully FDA cleared PDO threads are the highest-quality on the market, producing the best results for the longest period of time. Practitioners can choose among the long line of products we offer, allowing them to select ones that are best for your treatment and skin type.

For more information, contact us today.