PDO Mono Threads (Rejuvenating Threads)

PDO Mono Threads is a useful procedure to improve skin tone & to achieve tightening in the mid to lower one-third of the face, including the neck & jawline. Threads achieve this via a process called neo-collagenesis, meaning stimulation of dermal collagen. This results in skin contraction & lifting and gives the skin a tighter feel and a younger-looking appearance.

PDO Threads are non-invasive, minimal downtime procedures with a proven safety record as they are made from suture material known as polydioxanone. This is an absorbable, biologically inert substance that dissolves over 6-8 months. During this time, polydioxanone stimulates collagen, improving the structural support of your skin. Threads placed in the adipose tissue or fat layers can also stimulate collagen in the fibro septal network, further compounding the lift.

From brightening your skin to rejuvenating your overall appearance, PDO Mono Threads stimulate natural collagen and elastin within the skin. Tightening facial contours and improving loose tissue in a single session, these single smooth threads are placed beneath the epidermis to encourage cell renewal in a minimally invasive manner.

Some swelling and bruising can be expected after this procedure as the skin is punctured and penetrated multiple times with the threads. This usually resolves within a few days to weeks depending on the individual.

Results are usually seen in 8-12 weeks. PDO Threads are made from a dissolving suture material which is reabsorbed into the body after approximately 3 months although the collagen stimulation can last up to 12 months.

• Avoid Vitamin E, Fish Oil, Green Tea for 10 days before the procedure
• Do not take Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS/Aspirin) for 2-3 weeks before the procedure. If you are on anti-inflammatory drugs discuss this with the Clinic at time of consultation.
• Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours pre and post procedure
• Avoid apply make-up on the day of surgery.
• If you are on an anti-coagulant or blood thinner, please advise the Clinic 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
• If you suffer from cold sores discuss this with the Clinic. It is recommended to take antiviral therapy at least 48 hours before operation and continue with antiviral therapy for the three days after the procedure.

Your skin will be anaesthetized & cleaned prior to the procedure. In some cases, we use a nerve block to numb the area prior to threading. Each thread is meticulously inserted in the correct depth & direction. A typical session consists of 30 to 200 individual threads, depending on the clinical indication.

• Immediately after: keep the treated area clean. Ice may be applied for a few hours post treatment to help reduce swelling.
• The treated area can be washed gently after 4-5 hours.
• Avoid sudden movements such as opening the mouth too widely, laughing vigorously over the next few days (eat soft food to avoid excessive chewing).
• Sleep face up. Avoid sleeping on your side or face down for 2-3 days post procedure.
• Avoid excessive make up, saunas, exertional exercise for 3 days post procedure.
• Treatment areas should not me massaged for the first month