As a cosmetic medicine practitioner, it’s always important to add to your repertoire of skills. When you learn how to perform additional treatments and procedures, you can make yourself more attractive from an employment perspective and increase your customer base.
PDO threads are one of the most popular options today for people who are seeking anti-aging treatments in a minimally-invasive way. They involve inserting thin, dissolvable threads into a patient’s skin and positioning them perfectly to achieve the desired effect — whether that’s addressing fine lines and wrinkles, drooping or sagging skin, or lack of definition.
By getting professional training, you can set yourself up for success with PDO threads.
When searching for training outlets for PDO threads, you’ll likely have two options — in-person or virtual training. In this article, we’ll describe the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Perhaps the biggest advantage to in-person training is the ability to get hands-on experience with PDO threads. Many in-person training courses have experienced professionals who guide attendees through the training, even performing actual PDO thread treatments on patients so you can get an up-close-and-personal look at how it’s done.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 8/15/2025
In-Person Training for PDO Threads
Many places that provide PDO thread training will offer an option to do so in-person. These are often concentrated trainings that take place all in one day or — depending on your location — over a few days.
The idea behind the in-person training is that you get everything you need to know to become well-versed in doing PDO thread treatments in a short period of time. In-person training is often intensive, since there’s a lot of information to cover in a day’s time.
Some people may think the schedule is a downside, while others might prefer to have everything presented in one day.
Perhaps the biggest advantage to in-person training is the ability to get hands-on experience with PDO threads. Many in-person training courses have experienced professionals who guide attendees through the training, even performing actual PDO thread treatments on patients so you can get an up-close-and-personal look at how it’s done.
By attending training in-person, you’re also able to ask questions and make inquiries immediately, with people face-to-face, which might help you to understand, retain and interact with the information more effectively.
There are some potential downsides to in-person PDO thread training, though.
First, depending on where you live, you may have to travel far to attend one. This could be very inconvenient if you live in a rural area, for example.
Second, in-person training is typically more expensive than tele-training. There are many reasons for this, including the need to rent a facility, hire trainers to travel to the training and provide food and other refreshments for trainees.
| Feature | In-Person Training | Tele-Training |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-On Experience | Direct patient interaction and supervised practice | No hands-on practice; demonstrations only |
| Cost | Generally higher due to travel, venue, and trainer expenses | Typically lower; minimal overhead |
| Travel Requirements | May require long-distance travel | No travel; accessible from anywhere |
| Scheduling Flexibility | Usually fixed dates; intensive 1–2 day format | Flexible; sessions may be split into shorter segments or on-demand |
| Networking Opportunities | High — meet peers and trainers face-to-face | Limited; fewer opportunities for networking |
| Learning Style Support | Best for tactile/kinesthetic learners | Best for self-paced and visual learners |
Tele-Training for PDO Threads
Tele-training is another really popular option for practitioners who want to learn about PDO threads. This training is typically done over a hosted webinar that you can connect to via a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Tele-training options are usually as comprehensive as in-person training, though they might offer more options to spread out the training over a few different webinars. For instance, you might be able to attend half-day or hour-long tele-trainings, and learn the information you need over time rather than all in one day.
In addition, some training providers will also offer options for on-demand training, where you can view instructional videos at your own convenience. While these on-demand trainings aren’t live, they do still cover all the content material.
There are many advantages to tele-training for PDO threads.
First, they are extremely convenient. No matter where you live or what your schedule is, you can attend these training sessions. You don’t have to even leave your house if you don’t want to, and you can take the courses at times that are more convenient for you.
Tele-training options are often less expensive than in-person training sessions as well. Much of that is due to the fact that the overhead cost isn’t nearly as high for training providers.
The major downside, of course, is that you won’t get the hands-on experience that in-person training provides. While the trainer might show you how to perform a PDO thread treatment on a patient, you won’t be able to see it happening right there in front of you.
You also may not have the same interactive options that you would in-person. Finally, tele-training is done on your own, so there aren’t as many opportunities to meet and network with other professionals in your industry, which can prove very valuable.
V Soft Lift Offers Leading Training Options for PDO Threads
Getting training on PDO thread treatments is a great way to build up your skillset, advance your career and attract new customers to your clinic. How you decide to do the training — whether in-person or virtually — is up to you.
At V Soft Lift, we provide in-depth training sessions that are led by some of the top instructors at the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Our in-person and tele-training options are the best way to learn about PDO threads and work toward earning ADA CERP and ACCME certification.
For more information, contact us today.