PDO monothreads

What are PDO Monothreads?

Monothreads are used to tighten and support skin specific areas of skin, inducing collagen formation in the skin.

Monothreads are composed of the same material used to make absorbable surgical sutures or “stitches”. They are placed in focal areas of the fece or neck using a sterile cannula.

We inject multiple threads into the skin, aiming to creating a mesh to provide support for new collagen formation. Over the next 3 months, the threads slowly dissolve, leaving a collagen mesh which remains for the next 6 - 12 months. This results in improved skin quality- thicker, tighter skin, smoother skin texture, reduction in superficial lines, and a sharper contour.

Please note, the threads we use are PDO monothreads improve skin quality- they are not “lifting threads”. We do not offer lifting threads at our clinic.

Who is the best Candidate for PDO Monothreads?

The best candidates for PDO monothreads are those with mild to moderate skin laxity or thin skin who want to prevent ageing skin, and those who don’t want fillers of anti wrinkle treatments or surgery to improve laxity. Threads do not work well in severely sun damaged skin, due to damage to the structural proteins in skin.

What areas can be treated with PDO monothreads?

We use PDO monothreads to treat specific zones or problem areas in the skin, specifically skin that is thin and crepey e.g. “accodian lines” (smile lines in lower third of the face), the upper lip or on the neck, or for lines in the forehead and uper face.

We generally use PDO threads in combination with Dermal Fillers and Ultraformer. We do not advocate large PDO thread treatments, as there are better devices available to stimulate collagen over large areas.

Booking

Consultation All clients require an initial consult to provide education, discuss consent, and design an individual treatment plan. Package treatments with PDO Theads and Ultraformer are available.

Procedure Time
Treatment: 15 minutes - 1.5 hours Please arrive makeup free 30 minutes prior to treatment for custom compounded topical anaesthetic application.

Recommended Treatment Plan
1- 2 treatments 3 months apart with maintenance every 9 months.

Downtime / Aftercare
Expect swelling, localised bruising and discomfort in the treated areas for the first few days. Please see our Post Care sheet above. There is a small risk of infection, as with any procedure where the skin barrier is impaired. Diligence with hygiene is essential, and no makeup is to be worn for 24 hours.

Special Considerations:

No skin treatments using heat (for example laser or Ultraformer) for 3 months after PDO threads.