Minimally-invasive alternatives to surgical procedures are becoming increasingly popular throughout the country. In fact, procedures such as those that use PDO threads are among the fastest-growing sector of the aesthetic medicine business.
There are a variety of reasons why this is the case, starting first and foremost with the fact that PDO threads don’t require a patient to undergo invasive surgery that takes a lot of time, comes with a long recovery period and can cost a lot of money.
PDO threads procedures don’t require general anesthesia, are typically completed in less than an hour, don’t require a long down period and are much more affordable than their traditional facelift counterparts.
What’s more, PDO threads procedures produce amazing results, no matter what it is you’re looking for. From a “lift” that help sagging skin to smoother and more youthful-looking skin, there are a number of issues that these procedures can address.
Since PDO threads procedures are not performed in a hospital, one major question that you might have is who can perform PDO threads procedures.
We’ll discuss that important question in more detail below.
There are a variety of medical practitioners who can perform these procedures, and they don’t need to receive board certification from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That being said, they may be required to meet certain regulations in the state in which they practice. You should check these requirements for your state to ensure that you are visiting a practitioner that meets all the necessary standards and laws in regard to PDO threads procedures.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 8/26/2024
Who Can Perform PDO Threads Procedures?
Since PDO threads procedures are not considered typical plastic surgery, they don’t need to be performed in a hospital by a certified and licensed plastic surgeon. There are a variety of medical practitioners who can perform these procedures, and they don’t need to receive board certification from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
That being said, they may be required to meet certain regulations in the state in which they practice. You should check these requirements for your state to ensure that you are visiting a practitioner that meets all the necessary standards and laws in regard to PDO threads procedures.
You can get this information directly from the state medical licensing board in your state.
Depending on your state, PDO threads procedures might be performed by plastic surgeons; a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO) such as a dermatologist, family practitioner or internist; an oral surgeon or dentist; and a physician assistant, registered nurse or nurse practitioner, though a surgeon or physician might need to be present.
What Else is Required for PDO Threads Procedures?
As mentioned, each state may have its own specific requirements for what practitioners need to do before they can perform PDO threads procedures — or who can even perform them in the first place.
Beyond that, though, there really aren’t any requirements that must be completed before completing a PDO threads procedure.
At the same time, reputable providers will typically go through specific training for how to perform these kinds of procedures before they will ever complete one.
For instance, at V Soft Lift, we provide extensive training on PDO threads procedures using our products so that all practitioners are well-versed on how to use our products as well as best practices for these procedures.
The American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) provides this training for us, which ensures that everyone who takes one of our courses gets the best possible information, tools, tips and guidance that they need to perform PDO threads procedures up to the highest standards.
These courses are offered online and live as well, giving practitioners plenty of options and flexibility to gain the knowledge and insight they need.
How to Choose a PDO Threads Provider
One of the great parts about PDO threads procedures is that you’ll have a lot of options for where you can go to get them performed. This can also be a downside, too, as providers who aren’t sufficiently trained to perform the procedures may offer them near you.
So, how do you choose the best PDO threads provider?
First, check your state’s medical requirements, and then make sure that the provider you choose is meeting those standards.
Next, choose a provider that is considered trustworthy in the field. Check their online reviews, what other procedures they perform and how long they’ve been in the business.
Finally, make sure that they use only the best PDO threads on the market, such as those provided by V Soft Lift.
Get the Best PDO Threads Procedure Possible with V Soft Lift
If you’re looking for the best results possible from your PDO threads procedure, choose a provider that uses threads from V Soft Lift.
We have created many different kinds of PDO threads, which can be catered to specific types of procedures and different skin types. This helps to ensure that the results of the procedure are the best they can be.
For more information, please contact us today.
