What is a PDO Thread Lift?
Aesthetika Clinic in Sheffield, provide Polydioxanone Thread Lift procedures, more commonly known and abbreviated to PDO Thread Lifts.
PDO is the name given to the very fine threads that are used to help strengthen and tighten the skin, hence the name PDO thread lift. This is a new and very exciting treatment here in the UK. PDO threads have been used extensively in Korea and the Far East where they have been researched and used successfully for many years in aesthetics and PDO also has its roots based around the principles within acupuncture, which is also extensively used throughout Asia. The popularity of PDO threads in the far east may be due to the fashion, culture and desire for a more western looking oval shape to the face and it is this that has driven the rise in PDO threads in the UK too as we strive for crisper tighter jowls, jaw lines and an oval shaped facial appearance. PDO thread lifts are a very effective technique with two main modes of action, firstly the PDO threads tighten loose and lax facial skin redefining facial curves and contours and secondly, as the PDO threads dissolves this helps the formation of collagen which is essential for that youthful look and has a rejuvenating effect on skin.
Can a PDO thread lift be used safely?
Yes. The main ingredient of PDO threads has been used for many years in surgery in very delicate operations, such as those performed on the heart. You can be reassured that only Doctors and Registered Nurses at Aesthetika Clinic in Sheffield will treat you today and that they are insured to treat you. We are thrilled that our staff have been trained by one of the Global Experts in PDO Thread Lifts - Dr Jacques Otto, based in Essex who is now a leading expert on PDO thread lifts as featured here
Which areas can I have treated with a PDO thread lift?
- Upper and Lower Cheeks
- Jawline
- Jowls
- Eyebrows
- Neck
What should I do before a PDO thread lift treatment?
A Face to Face Consultation with Doctor or Nurse is essential to determine whether PDO threads are the right treatment for you, this is your chance to ask Doctor or Nurse all those questions you have about the PDO thread lift treatment.
Are there any side effects with a PDO thread lift?
Yes and remember that side effects can be good and bad and that all treatments have some side effects.
Commonly with PDO threads we can see some degree of bruising, there may be a period after the treatment that you experience some swelling too. Patients also commonly report a slight tightness or pulling sensation immediately after the treatment, but this soon subsides.
How long will a PDO Thread Lift last?
The very fine PDO threads will eventually naturally dissolve away after about 3 - 6 months, however the threads will have caused new collagen to be produced and that visual effect can still be seen from around 18 months and up to 3 years.
The dissolving process leaves the skin looking more youthful and these results are still visible and can be felt with patients reporting to us that their skin looks and feels smoother. We would advise that the treatment with PDO threads is repeated, about once or twice a year.
he PDO Lift is a relatively new aesthetic treatment here in the UK, however Nurses and Doctors have been using stitches and threads for years and years within the NHS and in private practice for medical procedures. We would recommend that if you are considering this as a aesthetic or cosmetic treatment, that you visit a Doctor or Nurse who is trained to perform the procedure and is registered by the GMC or NMC and that the procedure is undertaken in a clean and clinical environment.