As we get older, there are things that happen to our bodies that we unfortunately have no control over. This is especially true in our face, which can often show the signs of aging before other parts of our body.
Skin begins to sag, losing the “tautness” it once had, as gravity continues to physically and literally pull on us. While everyone knows that this is a natural part of the aging process, it’s not one that we all welcome with open arms.
Today, there are many great aesthetic medicine treatment options to reverse some of these signs of aging. There are even many minimally-invasive options that don’t require you to undergo surgery, as is necessary with a traditional facelift.
Two of these options are PDO threads and Morpheus8. Below, we’ll weigh the differences and similarities of PDO threads vs. Morpheus8, providing you with all the insights as to why PDO threads are the preferred treatment method.
With PDO threads, you can typically go longer between repeat treatments than you can with Morpheus8. In many cases, the results from PDO threads will last up to a year. With Morpheus8, by contrast, it’s generally advised to have a three-treatment course to achieve the best results, with each of these sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart from each other.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 10/28/2024
What are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are thin, hair-like threads that are inserted into the skin. These dissolvable sutures have been used in surgical procedures for years, thanks to the many qualities they provide.
They are made from a synthetic polymer that is 100% biodegradable and biocompatible, meaning that the body breaks them down naturally with very few potential complications.
A provider inserts these threads into your skin via a pre-loaded cannula, numbing the treatment area with local numbing agents before to make sure you’re comfortable.
These PDO threads have barbs on them, which grab onto parts of the skin and lift them up to mimic the results of a traditional facelift. This can not only lift up sagging skin but also add definition to certain parts of the face or even address wrinkles and lines on the neckline.
Over time, your body will use natural processes to break these threads down. In doing so, it produces extra collagen, which helps the results last longer and also gives extra plumpness and elasticity to your skin.
What is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 is a combination or radiofrequency and microneedling technology. In essence, it resurfaces your skin fractionally while also remodeling your skin.
It uses heat from radiofrequency treatments to address laxity in the skin. It looks to shrink the tissue in your skin, which in theory will tighten it while also melting away pockets of fat that are unwanted. This RF treatment happens to the underlying skin.
The microneedling part, by contrast, happens on the skin’s surface. Using fine needs, the skin will be pricked in multiple places, which is meant to stimulate new growth in tissue, while also evening your complexion and resulting in a firming and smoothing of your skin.
Since it addresses both the surface level and deeper levels of the skin, Morpheus8 is valued for its ability to do more than just RF or microneedling treatments could do on their own.
While the procedure can be used nearly anywhere on your body, it’s most commonly done in the lower part of your face — specifically the lower half of your face and neck.
How Long Do the Results Last?
One of the biggest differences in the two types of treatments is how long they last. Both treatment options are considered temporary, as they don’t last forever. However, they can both be repeated to achieve the desired results.
With PDO threads, though, you can typically go longer between repeat treatments than you can with Morpheus8.
In many cases, the results from PDO threads will last up to a year. Some people may even have their results last for longer periods of time than that.
With Morpheus8, by contrast, it’s generally advised to have a three-treatment course to achieve the best results, with each of these sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart from each other. After that, you can repeat the treatments again when needed.
The longer-lasting results of PDO threads is a major reason why they’re a preferred treatment over Morpheus8.
V Soft Lift PDO Threads Provide Better Results Than Morpheus8
While Morpheus8 and PDO threads are both viable alternatives to traditional surgical facelifts, PDO threads have proven to have better results and more applications.
PDO threads last longer and can be used for a variety of different treatments in the face — including lifting the skin, smoothing the skin and creating definition to areas such as around the lips or under the eyes.
These are just a few of the reasons why PDO threads are the preferred treatment method over Morpheus8.
As you search for a provider for your PDO threads treatment, choose one who uses PDO threads from V Soft Lift. We have created a long line of PDO threads that are designed to work for different types of procedures and different skin types, which ensures the best results possible.
For more information, contact us today.
