Much like a car, our bodies need regular maintenance to continue operating and looking at peak levels. Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated and living an active lifestyle are all ways that we can live healthy from the inside out.
On the outside, there are routines we can do to keep different parts of our body healthy as well. One of the most common things is a routine that includes cleansing, moisturizing and protecting our skin, especially our face.
As we get older, though, even these tried-and-true methods aren’t enough to keep us looking youthful, vibrant and how we like. This is why people today are using PDO threads as part of a “skin fitness” routine to achieve skin rejuvenation over the long term.
We’ll describe this process in more depth in this article, and why PDO threads can be a central part of a skin fitness routine.
Key Takeaways
- The body begins to lose collagen and elastin in the early 30s.
- PDO threads can lift or smooth the skin, depending on the type used.
- Smooth threads are great for ongoing maintenance and early aging signs.
- Both thread types stimulate collagen production for long-term rejuvenation.
- PDO threads are safe, minimally invasive, and becoming a regular part of “skin fitness” routines.
Even if you don’t have significant drooping or sagging in your face, you can still get PDO thread treatments to ensure your body produces sufficient collagen and elastin for your face.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 11/27/2025
What Happens As We Age?
Our bodies go through rapid change as we age. For some of us, this starts sooner than we’d like and progresses faster than we’d like, too.
Each person is different, so how they are affected by the aging process will differ, too. That being said, all of our bodies start to slow down the production of collagen and elastin when we reach our early 30s.
That may sound young, but it’s true. For some of us, this lack of collagen production can be seen more prominently than others.
Since collagen provides a support system for our skin, keeping it elastic, plump and smooth, our skin can start to sag or droop as we get older. Fine lines and wrinkles might develop, and we may start to lose definition in parts of our face such as around the lips or under the eyes.
No matter how healthy we eat, how active we are and how dedicated we are to daily skincare, there is nothing we can do to slow down the body’s aging process. However, there are things we can do to address these signs of aging.
| Section | Summary |
|---|---|
| Aging & Skin | Collagen and elastin production declines in your 30s, leading to sagging, fine lines, and loss of skin elasticity. |
| What Are PDO Threads? | Biodegradable, biocompatible threads that stimulate natural collagen production and rejuvenate the skin. |
| Types of PDO Threads | Barbed threads lift and tighten sagging skin; smooth threads enhance collagen and improve skin texture. |
| How They Help | PDO threads trigger collagen and elastin production, promoting smoother, firmer, more youthful skin. |
| Skin Fitness Role | Used proactively, smooth threads act like a skincare vitamin—maintaining firmness and slowing visible aging. |
How Do PDO Threads Work?
PDO threads are made from thin synthetic material that is biodegradable and biocompatible. The body uses a natural healing process to break them down and absorb them over time, and there’s very low chance for serious side effects.
There are two types of PDO threads.
The first, called barbed threads, have tiny barbs on the ends of them that grip onto parts of the skin and underlying tissue and lift them up. These are used in lifting treatments that are meant to mimic the results of a traditional facelift.
The second type is called smooth threads. They are used to bring back evenness to the skin, and address other areas that need smoothing out.
Both types of threads also stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin in the body. Once they are inserted, the body recognizes that they are foreign objects and starts to produce more collagen and elastin, which help to break them down.
All these extra materials that are now in the body also work for facial rejuvenation. The collagen acts as a support for lifting procedures and makes the skin more smooth, plump, elastic and youthful-looking.
How Can PDO Threads Be Used as a ‘Skin Fitness’ Routine?
Even if you don’t have significant drooping or sagging in your face, you can still get PDO thread treatments to ensure your body produces sufficient collagen and elastin for your face.
In this case, your practitioner will likely use smooth threads, since the goal of the treatment is to simply produce extra collagen.
You can think of PDO threads in this instance as giving your body a boost of a naturally-occurring substance that it needs to keep you looking youthful. In many ways, the treatment brings essential materials to your body, just like taking a daily multi-vitamin does.
This is why more people are starting to get PDO threads as part of a skin fitness routine to ensure they’re up on their facial maintenance.
V Soft Lift Produces High-Quality PDO Threads
PDO threads can be used as part of a skin fitness routine to ensure your body produces enough collagen and elastin to keep your skin looking smooth, plump, elastic and youthful-looking at all times.
By using smooth threads, practitioners can help you achieve the youthful look you’re going for, even as you age.
One of the keys to achieving these results is using high-quality PDO threads, such as the ones produced by V Soft Lift. We have a long line of PDO threads, which allows practitioners to choose the ones that would be best for your treatment and skin type, helping you achieve the best results possible.
For more information, contact us today.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: They are made from synthetic, biodegradable material that the body absorbs naturally over time.
A: The procedure is minimally invasive with local anesthesia; most patients report only mild discomfort.
A: Results typically last 12–18 months, depending on skin condition and thread type used.
A: Yes, smooth threads are often used to stimulate collagen before visible signs of aging appear.
A: Yes, when performed by trained professionals using high-quality threads, the treatment is considered very safe.