Adding PDO threads treatments to your repertoire can significantly increase your customer base, as most cosmetic treatment practitioners know. Mastering the art of doing these procedures is key to building trust among customers, as you help them achieve amazing anti-aging results.
In addition to offering the treatment, you should always seek out the highest-quality PDO threads that you can, such as the ones produced by V Soft Lift. Ours are considered the best in the business because we have created a wide variety of threads that can be used for different types of treatments and different skin types, ensuring the best results.
Once you have received delivery of our PDO threads for treatments at your clinic, there are some general guidelines you need to follow when storing them. In this article, we’ll discuss some of these guidelines to ensure maximum shelf life for your PDO threads.
The biggest benefits of getting a PDO threads treatment for jowl reduction is the fact that you don’t have to undergo surgery. There is no need for general anesthesia for the treatment, as your practitioner will just use local numbing agents to ensure you are comfortable.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 7/9/2025
Avoid Storing Them in Direct Sunlight
Sunlight can do a lot of damage to PDO threads, just as it can to many other things. The sun’s harmful rays can cause oxidation, which can break down the threads and make them not as strong and reliable — of even usable in extreme cases.
Whatever room you store your PDO threads in, make sure that there is no direct sunlight, either because there are no windows or the windows are covered. You can put them in a cabinet that closes and doesn’t have transparent covering, either.
You can also leave the PDO threads stored in the box they come in, which can help protect them from the sun’s rays.
| Guideline | Recommendation | Do / Don’t |
|---|---|---|
| Avoid Sunlight Exposure | Store threads in a dark, enclosed cabinet or original box. | ✅ Do |
| Maintain a Dry Environment | Keep threads in their sealed packaging to avoid moisture. | ✅ Do |
| Stable Temperature Control | Store between 34°F (1°C) and 88°F (31°C). | ✅ Do |
| Do Not Re-sterilize | Dispose of any unused threads after opening. | ❌ Don’t |
| Check Expiration Dates | Use threads within 12 months or before printed expiry date. | ✅ Do |
Keep Them Warm and Dry
PDO threads also need to be kept dry at a consistent temperature to keep their quality and ensure that they last long. This is one of the reasons why leaving them in their initial package is a good idea, as it protects them from the possibility of getting wet.
You also want to make sure that the PDO threads are stored at a temperature that isn’t too cold or too warm. You don’t want them to be in a room that gets lower than 34 degrees Fahrenheit or above 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
The consistent, mild temperatures will ensure that the threads don’t get brittle and remain strong.
Don’t Re-sterilize
The PDO threads produced by V Soft Lift are only for single uses. Once you have removed them from the package, you should dispose of any parts that you don’t use.
You should not, in any way, try to re-sterilize them and use them again for another patient and/or another treatment. This could prove to be unsafe for the patient, as the PDO threads themselves could become compromised.
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Store threads in a dry, dark cabinet or their original box. | Expose threads to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. |
| Maintain room temperature between 34°F–88°F. | Store in areas with extreme cold or heat (e.g., near vents). |
| Use threads within the stated shelf life (usually 12 months). | Ignore expiration dates or labeling. |
| Dispose of any unused, unsterile threads after opening. | Try to re-sterilize used or opened threads. |
Use Them Before They Expire
Our PDO threads have a long shelf life, at least one year based on the type of threads that you have ordered. This gives your facility ample time to use the product before you have to dispose of them.
If you find that you ordered too many PDO threads and you have some left over, make sure that you are checking the expiration dates, which will be printed right on the package. Like many other products, it’s important that you don’t use them past this expiration date, as the integrity of the threads could be compromised.
Use V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads for the Best Results
Offering PDO threads treatments is a great way to increase your clinic’s customer base and expand sales. Using only the highest-quality threads such as those produced by V Soft Lift will help ensure that your clients get the best results possible, which will keep them coming back to you for all their cosmetic needs.
Follow the tips listed above to help extend the shelf life of your PDO threads when you store them, so that you don’t compromise the product and, as a result, the anti-aging effects clients have come to expect from you.
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