While aesthetic medicine treatments are gaining in popularity throughout the world, many people still have negative thoughts about them. Much of this has to do with the bad rap that some cosmetic surgeries have regarding how people look after the procedure is done.
Not everyone feels this way, of course, but some people believe that certain cosmetic surgeries can create a stiff, plastic and fake look. Unfortunately, some of these negative thoughts about cosmetic surgery have permeated into alternative minimally-invasive treatments as well.
PDO threads are becoming more mainstream as not only a viable alternative to some cosmetic surgeries, but a preferred option. Yet, some people still have questions about what they will look like following a PDO threads treatment.
In this article, we’ll discuss whether PDO threads affect facial expressions to quell some of those fears.
The short answer to this question is: Yes, PDO threads will affect facial expressions — but in a good way. They will not make it harder for you to smile, for example, or change some of your natural facial expressions such as a rise of the eyebrow or the cute scrunch of a face.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 6/20/2025
How Do PDO Threads Work?
PDO threads are thin, dissolvable sutures that are made from a synthetic material that is completely biodegradable and biocompatible. This means that not only does the body use natural processes to break them down over time, but that there is a low chance of complications.
When inserted into your face, PDO threads can grab onto parts of your skin and lift it up into new places. This can help address common aging issues such as fine lines and wrinkles, sagging or drooping skin, and lack of definition.
Once the threads are in place, your body will begin to go to work to break them down. To do this, it will produce extra collagen in the area, which not only helps the results last longer, but also makes your skin look more smooth, shiny (in a good way), elastic and youthful.
Do PDO Threads Affect Facial Expressions?
The short answer to this question is: Yes, PDO threads will affect facial expressions — but in a good way. They will not make it harder for you to smile, for example, or change some of your natural facial expressions such as a rise of the eyebrow or the cute scrunch of a face.
While there will be some short-term limitations you might have in the first few weeks following a PDO threads treatment — and some restrictions your provider should advise you of — these are certainly not permanent. Your facial tissue and muscles will not be dramatically impacted in a way that makes it impossible for you to smile like you used to, for instance.
In fact, PDO threads don’t at all inhibit muscles, which means that all of the typical facial expressions you made before a treatment, you’ll still be able to make afterwards.
What a PDO threads treatment will do is improve your facial expressions because it will improve the condition and appearance of your skin.
As we age, our bodies stop producing collagen at the same level that they used to. For some people, this happens very quickly, rapidly and severely. When this happens, it often results in drooping, sagging and dull skin that lacks the same definition we once had — especially in the face.
Because PDO threads treatments stimulate the production of collagen, they help to restore those positive aspects of our skin that we used to have. PDO threads treatments are prized for their natural-looking results, especially when compared to other options on the market.
The results of PDO threads are often very impactful yet subtle at the same time. This means that while they will certainly affect your facial expressions, it will be in a way that you will definitely desire.
Get a PDO Threads Treatment with High-Quality Threads from V Soft Lift
PDO threads are valued as the leading anti-aging treatment for your face. They are minimally-invasive, quick and produce amazing, natural-looking results.
Unlike cosmetic surgeries, PDO threads don’t affect your muscles at all, which means they’ll only affect your facial expressions in positive ways.
When you are considering different providers to perform your PDO thread treatment, it’s important that you choose one who uses high-quality threads. This will ensure that you get the best results possible that will last the longest.
At V Soft Lift, we have created the highest-quality PDO threads on the market. We offer a variety of PDO threads so that providers can choose the ones that are best for your skin type and the procedure you’re getting.
For more information, contact us today.
