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PDO Threads
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  • Non-surgical, medically supervised procedure
  • Uses fine, absorbable PDO threads
  • Aims to support skin structure, firmness and texture
  • May form part of a broader, individually tailored plan

As skin matures, it naturally loses some elasticity and firmness due to reduced collagen and changes in facial structure — a normal part of ageing. For people who choose to address the appearance of mild to moderate skin laxity without surgery, PDO thread treatment may be one option. 

PDO thread treatment is a non-surgical procedure that can support skin structure and improve overall texture and firmness. The treatment involves the use of fine, biocompatible threads made from a material long used in medical settings. Over time, these threads are naturally absorbed by the body while encouraging the skin’s own regenerative response.

Treatment Discomfort:

Varies between patients; numbing beforehand

Longevity:

Not permanent; varies individually

Location:

Available at all MedAesthetics clinics.

PDO Threads Treatment Cost

From $400

Pricing is a general guide and may vary depending on individual assessment and treatment requirements.

PDO Threads
Procedure Information

Treatment Areas

  • Areas of mild skin laxity on the face or neck
  • Lower face and jawline
  • Cheeks and mid-face
  • Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
  • Neck

Common Names

  • PDO thread treatment
  • Non-surgical thread lift
  • Collagen-support threads
  • Thread rejuvenation

MOA

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fine, absorbable, biocompatible threads — a Class III medical device that has been used in medicine for many years. Once placed just beneath the skin, they interact with the skin’s natural repair processes and gradually dissolve while encouraging collagen renewal that supports skin structure over time. Improvements develop progressively rather than immediately, and outcomes vary between individuals.

PDO Threads Treatment Summary

The number of sessions varies between individuals depending on thread type, skin condition and the area treated; repeat treatments may be needed, and your plan is confirmed at your consultation.

Procedure time varies with the area treated and is confirmed at your consultation; the treatment is generally performed under topical or local anaesthetic.

Discomfort varies between patients; the area is numbed beforehand with topical or local anaesthetic, and sensations of pressure or pulling may be felt during placement.

Temporary redness, swelling or mild bruising may occur and usually settles within several days.

Improvements develop progressively over several weeks as collagen forms, rather than immediately, and outcomes vary between individuals.

The threads are gradually absorbed by the body and how long the visible effect lasts varies between individuals; results are not permanent, and repeat treatments may be needed.

Most people resume light daily activities within a few days; strenuous activity, saunas and excessive facial movement should be avoided during early healing as advised by your clinician.

Detailed aftercare instructions are provided; strenuous activity, saunas and excessive facial movement should be avoided during early healing as advised by your clinician.

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PDO Threads General Information

Thread work is technique-dependent: the same PDO threads can give different results depending on how, where and how many are placed, so a practitioner’s training and judgement matter most. Check that whoever treats you is appropriately qualified and registered and places threads regularly, and that they examine your skin in person to judge whether your laxity sits in the mild-to-moderate range this treatment suits — or whether another approach would serve you better. A careful provider also screens for reasons not to proceed, such as an active skin infection, and is candid that improvement builds gradually as collagen forms rather than appearing on the day. Ask for the risks — bruising, asymmetry or thread visibility among them — and any alternatives to be explained before you decide.

Placing absorbable threads beneath the skin is a medical procedure, and judging whether thread support is the right answer for your particular laxity — rather than an energy-based or surgical option — takes clinical assessment. That assessment is doctor-led here: treatment is overseen by Dr Ehsan Jadoon (MED0001586460), a Registered Medical Practitioner with general registration, delivered by a qualified clinical team. You’ll have a consultation and individual skin assessment first, with the benefits, gradual timeframe, limitations, risks and alternatives set out plainly so your decision is an informed one. Where threads might sit within a broader plan, any prescription-only element is assessed separately. Nothing is recommended that isn’t appropriate for you; to find out whether PDO threads fit your situation, arrange a consultation.

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The clinical team at MedAesthetics is at the forefront of addressing the entire spectrum of cosmetic facial rejuvenation, anti-ageing, hair restoration, laser and cosmetic surgery.

PDO Threads FAQs

It is a non-surgical procedure in which fine, absorbable PDO threads are placed just beneath the skin using fine needles or cannulas. The threads interact with the body’s natural processes to encourage collagen production and support skin firmness over time.

It may be an option for adults with early signs of skin laxity or textural change seeking a non-surgical approach. Suitability is assessed at consultation based on medical history, expectations and skin condition. It is not the only option, and alternatives are discussed with you.

Discomfort varies between patients and is generally reduced with numbing agents. Sensations of pressure or pulling may occur during placement and usually subside once the procedure is complete.

The threads dissolve naturally over time, and how long the visible effect lasts varies with thread type and individual factors such as skin condition and lifestyle. Results are not permanent.

In some cases they may form part of a broader plan alongside options such as laser therapy, skin-hydration treatments or injectable treatments. Any prescription-only medicines involved, and their benefits, risks and alternatives, are assessed and discussed at your consultation — we cannot name specific products or prices publicly.

As with all medical aesthetic procedures there are potential risks, which may include temporary redness, bruising, tenderness or swelling, and rarely skin irregularities or thread visibility. A detailed consultation and aftercare instructions are provided beforehand.

Mild swelling, tenderness or bruising may occur for several days. Most people resume light daily activities within a few days; strenuous activity, saunas and excessive facial movement should be avoided during early healing as advised by your clinician.

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