A PDO thread lift is an effective cosmetic technique to lift and tighten sagging skin tissues by stimulating collagen production. As explained above, during the treatment we advance fine, absorbable threads made from polydioxanone (PDO) into the subcutaneous layer of your skin using small needles. PDO threads have been used safely as medical sutures for [...]

Before your PDO threads treatment, we will inject local anaesthetic into the treatment area so that you don’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. The PDO threads are then introduced using a micro-needle, and advanced along pre-marked lines that we feel will give you the best outcomes.

You should be able to see a visible lift in the treated areas straight away. However, the results of your treatment will continue to improve over the next two to six months as new collagen grows around and between the threads to further lift and tighten your skin.

The lifting effect is at its peak after six months, but the overall effects of the treatment should last for between two to three years.

No surgical procedure – no matter how minimally invasive - is without risk, but the level of risk is often down to the expertise and experience of the medical professional carrying out your procedure. Although not as invasive as other lifting procedures, your face is likely to feel sore and look swollen and puffy for [...]

Most people need around a week to recover from this procedure, although you should avoid strenuous exercise for two to three weeks.

After any treatment, we’ll give you detailed aftercare instructions that relate to your procedure, so you know what to do and what to expect. We’ll also explain what activities you need to avoid and for how long. Dawn will want to see you for a follow-up appointment seven days after your PDO thread lift, then [...]