Cosmetic medicine is a booming industry, fueled in large part by minimally-invasive treatments such as PDO threads. These non-surgical treatments can address many of the most common signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, drooping or sagging skin, and lack of definition.
All of this is done with only local numbing agents, can be completed in less than an hour, has little to no downtime, and produces amazing, natural-looking results.
Even though PDO thread treatments have become more popular and well-known in recent years, there are still a lot of misconceptions about them. We’ll address some of those in this article, debunking some of the most common PDO thread myths.
- PDO threads are minimally-invasive and virtually painless with local numbing.
- They are suitable for a wide age range, starting as early as your late 20s.
- PDO threads can be combined with other treatments like Botox or fillers.
- Recovery time is minimal—most patients experience minor swelling or bruising.
- The treatment is fast, with sessions typically under one hour.
- FDA-cleared PDO threads like those from V Soft Lift offer safe, long-lasting results.
While PDO threads are often associated with reversing the signs of aging, you do not have to wait until you’re older to get the treatment and take advantage of their benefits. In fact, the aging process begins for most people in their late 20s or early 30s.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 10/23/2025
Myth #1: PDO Threads Are Painful
PDO thread treatments involve a practitioner inserting thin threads into your skin using a pre-loaded cannula. This is very similar to how an IV line is inserted.
The practitioner will then move the threads around, ensuring that they are positioned properly to achieve your desired results.
General anesthesia is not necessary for PDO thread treatments. Instead, only local numbing agents are used to ensure you are comfortable throughout.
While the procedure is being performed, you may feel a slight tugging and some pressure, but you should not feel pain.
Myth #2: PDO Threads Are Only for Older People
While PDO threads are often associated with reversing the signs of aging, you do not have to wait until you’re older to get the treatment and take advantage of their benefits. In fact, the aging process begins for most people in their late 20s or early 30s.
So, even if you aren’t experiencing significant skin drooping, or have deep fine lines and wrinkles, PDO threads can still help to improve your look. For instance, they can make your skin more elastic or help improve your smile, if these are things you feel have changed as you’ve gotten older.
Ultimately, there is no one “perfect” age for PDO thread treatments. Instead, it’s about how you feel about how you look, and whether PDO threads would be a good corrective solution.
Myth #3: PDO Threads Can’t Be Combined with Other Treatments
PDO threads are great for many of the things that we have already talked about above. However, there are some things that other non-invasive cosmetic treatments simply address more directly.
For example, dermal fillers can add plumpness to your lips if that is a concern of yours. In those treatments, practitioners use injectables to instantly increase the volume of your lips.
The great part about PDO threads is that they can be used in conjunction with some of these other cosmetic treatments to give you the best all-around results possible.
You can get dermal fillers to increase the volume of your lips, and then PDO threads to help add definition to your lips, for example. You can combine Botox and PDO threads to life sagging skin under your eyes and address fine lines and wrinkles at the same time.
Myth #4: There’s a Long Recovery Period for PDO Threads
One of the biggest reasons why people love PDO threads is that there is little to no downtime and recovery time associated with them. As mentioned before, the treatment itself takes less than an hour to complete, and it is done in a cosmetic medicine office — not a surgical environment.
When your treatment is done and you leave the office, you will be able to resume most of your daily activities.
Your practitioner will provide you with a list of post-care instructions, all of which are meant to ensure that the PDO threads don’t move after they’re inserted and that you support the body’s natural healing processes.
Some common instructions include avoiding deep facial cleansing or massages, strenuous activities and certain medications for a few weeks following your treatment. For the most part, though, you’ll be able to do anything else you want to.
In terms of recovery, most patients experience only minor swelling and/or bruising in the treatment area. This will usually resolve itself in about a week, though you can certainly use ice compresses to reduce the swelling.
Realize the Amazing Benefits with V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads
These are just a few of the myths surrounding PDO thread treatments. Ultimately, it’s important to know that you can get amazing results from PDO thread treatments, without worrying about long downtime and recovery time and without experiencing pain, regardless of how old you are.
If you are interested in learning how PDO threads could benefit you, find a reputable provider who can give you a consultation. Also make sure that this provider uses threads produced by V Soft Lift.
Our PDO threads are the highest-quality products on the market. They’re all fully FDA cleared and ensure the longest-lasting results.
For more information, contact us today.