What Is A PDO Thread Lift?

                                   

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Every year as we age we lose collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin by 1.5%. This results in unsightly wrinkles, loose skin, and fine lines. Most men and women really notice this by the time they reach their mid-40's. Being 41 myself, I can attest to noticing the beginning stage of sagginess in my jowls, cheeks, neck, and eyebrows. When the facial skin loses volume it creates a fatigued appearance. No one likes to hear "you look tired" especially, if you aren't. Instead of going under the knife and having an invasive facelift, a PDO thread lift sounds like an attractive option in more ways than one. If you've already had a facelift, a thread lift could be a great way to maintain your results without undergoing a second surgery. 

What Is A PDO Thread Lift?

The Kardashians, Jenners, and Bella Hadid are just a handful of celebrities that have had PDO thread lifts. The thread lift procedure involves state-of-the-art absorbable sutures. It's ideal for patients who want to correct the following:

* Lift sagging eyebrows

* Lift sagging tissues around the jaws

* Lift sagging skin on the cheeks

* Soften deep nasolabial folds

* Lift sagging tissue on the neck

What's great about a PDO thread lift is the sutures are made of materials that stimulate skin healing and collagen growth. There is no scarring involved and no incisions made. 

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Depending on your budget, a thread lift can be performed in one region at a time or multiple areas at once. The average cost of a thread lift of the eyebrows is $900 and larger areas around $1,600 to $4,000. PDO thread lifts can last from 1-3 years. The duration depends on how many threads are inserted, how loose the skin was prior, and genetics.