PDO threads: An aesthetic trend that is here to stay.
PDO Threads seem to be a daunting procedure for many people. The multiple needles, the fear of pain, the visualization of the pulling technique. The procedure thread can almost appear aggressive (or enjoyable for others), so why even choose to use them? Here are a few reasons why you’d consider threads:
You need “some lift” in your life.
We all feel the heaviness of natural aging. From fat pad displacement, strong ligaments combine with gravity pulling our face down. Overfilling the face with dermal filler can cause an unnatural appearance. Sometimes just lifting that face back can really improve the natural lines/folds that develop with aging without adding additional “heaviness”.
You want to volumize your skin.
The PDO thread in a skin will stimulate a collagen reaction from the body that will improve the texture, thickness of the skin. It’s a great way to add volume to areas of the face that appear gaunt and have decreased skin elasticity.
You’re not quite ready for the knife.
Some skin laxity/texture will require surgical correction. Moderate to severe sagging of the skin will not see a full correction with use of threads and may need a full lift. The use of threads can be used earlier in the aging process to postpone the need for surgical correction.
What’s the difference between monos and barbs?
Mono threads are threads that do not pull or lift. Their only job is to stimulate the production of collagen and growth factors in the skin.
Barbs are used to attach to surrounding tissue and pull the skin in a specific direction.
Where are they made?
Most (almost all) threads are manufactured in Korea- which is the thread-mecca of the world. Koreans have developed unique patterns and techniques to use threads throughout the face/body to tighten, life and rejuvenate the skin. The FDA has approved certain threads for the use in the United States. The amount Koreans use in each area is much higher than used in the US- where we use 5-10, they may used 40+! They believe in threads and love their ability to transform the face.
Where can you place threads?
Threads can be used in numerous areas of the body- pretty much everywhere you have skin!
How long does it last?
Remember that the thread itself will dissolve in the skin weeks after placement. The duration of the results depends on the area it is placed, the amount of threads placed in that area and technique. Threads in the face will require a yearly maintenance routine. Collagen that your body creates usually lasts around 2-3 years.
How much does it cost?
Treatments that include lifting threads are more expensive than mono/volumizing threads due to the time needed to perform and difficulty of the procedure. The price varies widely based on areas/threads need
For more information, come in for a consultation at Vibrant Skin Bar. Would love to talk all things threads with you!
