What are facial threads? Also known as a thread lift or PDO thread lift, this non-surgical procedure lifts and tightens the skin on the face while boosting collagen production in the treated area. This minimally-invasive cosmetic technique leads to a more youthful appearance with a subtle effect that snatches facial contours while reducing wrinkles, sagging, and slowing the aging process. Read on to find out more about facial threads, how they work and how effective they are, their potential side effects, and why some plastic surgeons don’t recommend them. Ultimately, you can decide whether or not a thread lift is suitable for you. What Are Facial Threads? Facial threads are used in a thread lift procedure, often performed with a biodegradable material called polydioxanone in a PDO thread lift. Polydioxanone threads are the material used for PDO sutures (stitches). Dissolvable threads made from polydioxanone comprise a long-chain polysaccharide that’s like…
