PDO Threads are surgical threads made from Polydioxanone which is a colourless, crystalline, and biodegradable synthetic polymer. Polydioxanone, the material in which the Threads are made of, once inserted into the skin tissue, ultimately lifts, tightens, and rejuvenates the overall condition and appearance of the skin. Our Threads are manufactured using the highest quality CE marked Polydioxanone.

DERMALS PDO Threads have a powerful dual effect. The first is to provide immediate tightening and lifting of the skin. The second is to stimulate the body’s own ability to produce Collagen, Elastin, and Hyaluronic Acid, leaving the skin visibly improved even after the absorption of the Threads.

An DERMALS PDO Thread treatment is designed to combat facial ageing, skin stress, asymmetry, and other related concerns. Once inserted, the Threads will form part of an integrated support structure for the tissues of the face and the body due to collagen synthesis which biologically rejuvenates the quality of the skin and slows down the ageing process.

Thread lifting is something you can do both for people that need filler and for people that don’t need filler and don’t want surgery, but just need some slimming, along with upward and backward traction,” he says. “It’s a middle ground between fillers and surgery and represents a dramatic advancement in nonsurgical facial rejuvenation.

Threading is a safe and effective technique that involves introducing threads under the skin to stimulate collagen and tighten the skin. The threads are made of polydioxanone (PDO), which dissolve after 6 months and has a lasting effect for up to 2 years. These threads can be used in combination with botulinum toxin and fillers for best results.

The threads have an immediate mechanical lifting effect and will continue to stimulate your own collagen over the next few months. Therefore the optimum results are expected 3 months later. PDO threads have 4 major benefits:

1. Once inserted, the threads anchor the skin and lift it upwards.
2. Redefines facial curves and contours.
3. Skin rejuvenation and tightening through stimulation of collagen.
4. Improve skin texture.

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic and takes between 45-60 minutes.

Polydioxanone (PDO) is an extremely safe material used regularly in heart surgery, which encourages cell cohesion.

PDO threads are absorbable and biodegrade after 6 months however the effect last for many more months.

• Eyebrow lifting
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds
• Around the mouth
• Jaw Line
• Jowls
• Neck
• Arms
• Abdomen
• Other body parts

The face is covered with a numbing cream before being injected with a local anaesthetic. Once the local anaesthetic has taken infect, the PDO threads are introduced with minimal discomfort.

We use blunt cannula rather than needles to introduce PDO threads under the skin. Blunt cannulas avoid blood vessels and important structures, unlike sharp needles that would cut through them. Alongside a good technique, PDO threads are introduced with minimal risk of bruising.

The lifting results are instantaneous. However, the best results are obtained after 3 months as PDO threads also stimulate the production of collagen, which help to tighten and lift the skin.

PDO threads treatment can take between 30-60 minutes.

PDO threads effect should last up to 2 years depending on the quality of your skin and your lifestyle. It is best to have an annual review and repeat the procedure once a year if you would like to keep the lifting capacity at its peak.

PDO threads are very safe and complications are rare.

• Swelling
• Bruising and haematoma
• Infection
• Foreign body reaction
• Injury to arteries or veins
• Migrations of the threads
• Facial nerve trauma
• Asymmetry
• Pain
• Allergy to PDO threads (very rare)
• Scarring for the track of the tread
• Pigment changes – avoid the sun at least for 4 weeks post-treatment
• Further treatment might be required to achieve the desired results

You may not be suitable for treatment if you have any of the following:

• Active acne or skin infection
• Keloid predisposition
• Auto-immune disease
• Anti-coagulant medication
• Haemophilia
• Pregnancy/ IVF treatment/ breastfeeding
• Active cold sore
• History of bacterial endocarditis
• Chemotherapy
• Allergy to Lidocaine
• Previous allergy to PDO threads

• Avoid wearing makeup before treatment to reduce the risk of infection.
• It is important to avoid anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac) for at least 5 days prior to treatment unless it is prescribed for a medical indication. Similarly, avoid alcohol for 48 hours prior to treatment as this increases the risks of bruising and bleeding. Arnica may be taken 5 days prior to treatment to lessen the risk of bruising.

• You might notice tightness and tenderness around your face for a week. Some redness and bruising might also be noticeable.
• Avoid anti-inflammatories (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac) for pain as this increase bleeding, if necessary take paracetamol.
• Avoid applying cosmetic to the treated area for 24 hours.
• Try to sleep on your back for the first week.
• Sleep on a soft pillow for at least a week.
• Avoid showering (washing or touching your face) for 24 hours after the treatment.
• Avoid vigorous or physically demanding activities for 5 days.
• Avoid alcohol for the next 48 hours.