PDO Thread Lifts

Dissolvable threads to lift sagging skin

  • PDO thread lifts provide a minimally invasive lift, skin tightening, and collagen boost with minimal downtime, making them a compelling alternative to surgical facelifts for early to moderate aging. Results are natural, dynamic, and long-lasting when performed by qualified practitioners.

  • PDO (polydioxanone) threads are biodegradable surgical sutures inserted beneath the skin via micro-needles or cannulas. Some are barbed or coned to grip tissue and provide an immediate lifting effect, while the threads also stimulate collagen and elastin production as they dissolve over ~6–9 months. Collagen remodeling continues after absorption, helping maintain skin firmness.

  • Commonly targeted areas include:

    • Jowls and jawline

    • Cheeks, mid-face

    • Brow, under-eyes, neck, décolletage

Goals & Benefits

  • Lift and reposition sagging tissue, Create a subtle, defined jawline or cheek contour, timulate collagen to improve skin texture and elasticity over time

  • Immediate lift with minimal downtime, Natural-looking, subtle rejuvenation tailored to individual anatomy

  • Stimulates long-term collagen production resulting in sustained firmness—effects can last 12–24+ months

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Best suited for adults aged 35–65 with moderate skin laxity, good skin tone, and realistic expectations. Not suitable if skin is overly loose or drooping fat predominates.

  • PDO threads dissolve naturally. While the structural lift remains via collagen, threads cannot be removed once integrated.

  • Expected side effects include swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. Rare complications: thread migration, visible threads in thin skin, dimpling, nerve irritation, infection, or thread extrusion. These are rare with a skilled injector.

  • Pricing typically starts around AUD 2,500–3,500, depending on number of threads and treated areas.

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