What Is a PDO Thread Lift?
A PDO thread lift is a procedure that uses Polydioxanone threads, an absorbable suture material, to lift, smooth, and tighten sagging skin on the face, neck, and jawline. These sutures also add youthful volume and stimulate the production of collagen. The threads are inserted through a tiny needle puncture and the skin is carefully attached to them by your plastic surgeon.
3 Types of Thread
A thread lift can consist of three types of thread: smooth, twist, and barbed. Each thread has a different use.
Smooth Threads: This type of thread is used to create a mesh beneath the skin. Smooth threads reduce lines, add volume, and improve skin tone.
Twist Threads: Inserted into wrinkles and folds, these threads fill without the bulkiness of dermal fillers.
Barbed Threads: Barbed threads are used to grab onto the skin along the length of the thread to lift it. These threads provide fuller cheekbones, a defined jawline, and correct sagging in the upper neck.
Your tightening procedure will be customized to your goals and can involve any combination of these threads. Local anesthesia is always used to keep patients comfortable throughout treatment and the procedure takes about 20 minutes at one of our New York, NY, offices.
A More Youthful Look Awaits
Dr. Turk has dedicated the last 10 years of his career to refining the PDO thread lift so it is safer, more efficient, and more natural-looking. He has performed over 1,000 lifts for patients throughout Lenox Hill, Manhattan, New York, and beyond.
Meet Your Cosmetic Needs at Our Offices Serving Lenox Hill, Manhattan, New York, and Beyond
If a thread lift isn’t quite what you need to meet your goals, Jon B. Turk, MD offers a range of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to create the appearance you desire. We offer options like rhinoplasty to bring the nose into harmony with the face, dermal fillers to add volume, and BOTOX® Cosmetic to smooth wrinkles and prevent new lines from forming.
Our New York, NY, plastic surgeon can determine the best way to transform your facial appearance during a consultation at our Manhattan or Woodbury office. Whether you're ready for plastic surgery or you prefer a nonsurgical alternative, our surgeon will present your options.