Is a PDO Thread Lift Painful?

A PDO thread lift is typically performed under local anesthesia, ensuring you experience no pain or discomfort during your session. After treatment, you can alleviate any soreness or tenderness in the skin by taking Tylenol and using an ice pack.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

The results from thread lifts generally can be seen up to one year following the procedure. An article published in 2019 in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal states that long-term skin changes can be seen anywhere between one and four years after the thread lift, depending on the age of the skin.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Because a thread lift enhances youthfulness and volume through collagen production rather than with fillers, it can take several weeks for you to begin noticing positive changes. Over time, your appearance will look more energized, refreshed, and vibrant.

Can I Combine a PDO Thread Lift with Other Procedures?

Yes! Our team at Inside Beauty in New York City performs the full gamut of innovative solutions for the skin, face, and body. We can craft a success-oriented treatment plan for you once we complete your initial consultation on the Upper East Side or in New Jersey.

What Are the Risks Associated with a PDO Thread Lift?

Overall, complications with PDO threads are rare and much less severe than with facelift surgery. There is a very low risk of scarring or bruising when performed by our professionals in New York City. Minor complications can be visible dimpling, especially in people with thin skin. Generally, any kind of dimpling or bunching of the skin typically resolves and smooths out within the first week. There is a small risk that the threads may snap when direct pressure is applied in the early period after the procedure. In this case, we will want to see you again and will attempt to reposition the thread or replace it. If you experience persistent redness or worsening pain, there may be a local inflammation or infection that can be treated with antibiotics.

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Introduction to PDO Thread Lift

A PDO thread lift provides an elegant, nuanced solution for sagging skin, all without the invasiveness of plastic surgery. The treatment can address volume loss and restore definition in the cheeks and jawline by enhancing collagen production. Our team at Inside Beauty provides access to this cutting-edge skincare treatment at two convenient locations: one on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and one in New Jersey.

What Is a PDO Thread Lift?

Downtime: None
Discomfort: Minimal
Time: 45-60 minutes
Ideal lift for: Eyebrows, cheeks, neck

A PDO thread uses dissolvable suture strings made from Polydioxanone (PDO). Thread lifts are a method of suspending sagging tissue to create a more youthful appearance. A thread lift is significantly less invasive than facelift surgery and can be performed in the office without the need for anesthesia or incisions.

Thread lifts are available in various sizes to target specific areas of the face and body. The threads are placed underneath the skin and are not visible from the outside. Lifting the tissue is just one benefit of threads.

An additional benefit of thread lifts is the stimulation of collagen production. The body will react to the threads by stimulating fibroblasts, which will then produce more collagen. Collagen is a protein in your skin that is responsible for elasticity and structure. Over time, we lose collagen with aging, which in turn leads to a loss of tone and elasticity.

At Inside Beauty, we use barbed PDO threads that combine the best of both worlds. While the barbed texture allows the tissue to be lifted, the Polydioxanone will lead to an increase in collagen production and improve the texture and appearance of the lifted skin.

What Areas Can Be Lifted By PDA Threads?

PDO threads are best suited for lifting the skin of the face. Depending on the placement of the thread and the direction of the pull, thread lifts can be used for areas around the cheek, jaw, eyebrows, and neck.

Because of the minimally invasive technique of threads, results aren’t as drastic as with facelift surgery. We recommend thread lifts, therefore, in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as neuromodulators, filler injections, non-surgical skin tightening, facials, and our signature skincare products.

What Are the Benefits of a PDO Thread Lift?

When a PDO thread lift is performed with artistry and expertise by our skilled practitioners in New York City and New Jersey, patients enjoy the following impressive benefits:

Brief treatment time
No downtime or discomfort
Minimal side effects
Local anesthesia only
Elevates lax contours
Cost-effective
Can be combined with other aesthetic options
Heightens self-confidence

Who Are the Best Candidates for a PDO Thread Lift?

A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that allows a gentle lift of the skin and additionally stimulates collagen production. If you have severe skin laxity, the procedure may not be sufficient, and you should consider facelift surgery. Facelift surgery is able to produce longer-lasting results; however, it requires downtime and recovery. If you are uncertain, please give us a call or schedule a consultation online, and we’ll help you find the right procedure for you.

If you are interested in learning more about facelift surgery, visit the website of facelift expert Dr. Kassir.

What’s the First Step?

Before undergoing a thread lift in New York City, you will sit down with our team of beauty specialists for a private consultation. During this initial visit, we will discuss your goals, address your questions, and begin developing an individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs. We will conduct an in-depth medical review to ensure that the procedure is safe and effective for you. Once you have been approved for treatment, we will book your appointment and provide you with guidelines to follow, which will help make your journey more seamless and stress-free.

What to Expect on the Day of a PDO Thread Lift Treatment

Once you decide that a thread lift is the right procedure for you and have no contraindications, you will be placed in a reclined position. We will precisely mark out the area to be lifted and the directions of pull. We like to apply numbing cream and inject a local anesthetic to make the procedure pain-free. Once the area is numb, a small puncture site will allow the thread to be placed underneath the skin. Once the thread is anchored in the desired area, gentle pressure will be applied to lift the tissue in the desired direction. When the desired look is achieved, the string will be cut so there is nothing visible outside the skin. We will cover the puncture site with ointment, as no special dressing is required.

PDO Thread Lift Recovery

There is no downtime, and you can immediately return home after the procedure. You will feel a gentle pull, and there might be minor swelling that will dissolve over the first 24 to 48 hours.

Avoid rubbing your face firmly and sleeping on the side of your face for the first week after the procedure.

How Much Does a PDO Thread Lift Cost in New York City, NY?

The prices for thread lifts in New York City and New Jersey vary widely, depending on the area to be addressed and the number of threads used. We recommend using a minimum of 2-4 threads per area to achieve an appropriate lift. Prices start at $ 4,000, but we recommend scheduling a consultation with our experts to determine the area of interest and what works best for you.

Why Choose
Inside Beauty?

At Inside Beauty, we offer treatment at two convenient locations in the greater New York area. One is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and the other is in New Jersey. Our team is dedicated to providing outstanding aesthetic results and a customized experience from start to finish. We work with today’s most cutting-edge technologies and skincare solutions to take your confidence and appearance to new heights. All sessions are overseen by our plastic surgeons and cosmetologists, who prioritize your safety and the natural appearance of your final results.

PDO Thread Lift FAQ’S

Overall, complications with PDO threads are rare and much less severe than with facelift surgery. There is a very low risk of scarring or bruising when performed by our professionals in New York City.

Minor complications can be visible dimpling, especially in people with thin skin. Generally, any kind of dimpling or bunching of the skin typically resolves and smooths out within the first week. There is a small risk that the threads may snap when direct pressure is applied in the early period after the procedure. In this case, we will want to see you again and will attempt to reposition the thread or replace it. If you experience persistent redness or worsening pain, there may be a local inflammation or infection that can be treated with antibiotics.

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