A PDO thread lift is a cosmetic option to consider if you want to reduce wrinkles and sagging on your face and neck. With this treatment, the doctor inserts a number of tiny threads under your skin that catch the deeper layers of skin and pull them tight.

By using the threads all over your face, the doctor can smooth marionette lines, reduce nasolabial folds, lift sagging skin around your jawline, and lift your eyebrows to reduce upper eyelid drooping. Here's what to expect when you get a PDO thread lift.

Your Doctor Plans The Procedure

The threads have different shapes and your doctor chooses the ones you'll need based on the area of your face to be treated. During your initial evaluation, your doctor determines the type and number of threads you'll need and how to insert them. You'll tell the doctor your goals so they can do their best to give you the results you want.

Your doctor will also take your medical history to learn about the medications and supplements you take. You might need to stop taking certain supplements and avoid drinking alcohol for a few days before you can have the threads put in.

Your Face Will Be Numb

It sounds painful to have needles stuck in your face and threads pulled under your skin, but you won't feel anything other than tugging. The doctor will numb your skin first so you'll be comfortable throughout the procedure.

Numbing also helps you stay still, which is important since threading is precision work. The threads have to be pulled through at a specific angle and pulled to the right amount of tension so your face looks uniformly lifted and the threads are invisible.

Recovery Is Usually Quick And Easy

Recovery is fast from a PDO thread lift, especially compared to what you would go through with a surgical lift. You might have some facial swelling and bruising after the procedure. You could have pain and discomfort for a few days too. Your doctor will probably tell you not to touch your face or get your face wet the rest of the day.

It's best to go home and rest after you have the threads inserted, but you may need to rest with your head elevated. You won't be allowed to wear makeup right away to cover the bruises, so you might want to take time off work for a day or two. However, you won't be allowed to participate in strenuous activity for a few weeks, so if your job involves heavy lifting and hard labor, you may need to have the threads put in at the start of a vacation.

Talk to a professional to learn more about PDO thread lifts.