Are PDO thread lifts worth it?

The authors of a 2019 study found that a PDO thread lift caused immediate improvements in skin sagging after the procedure. However, there was a noticeable decline in results 6 months later. Improvements were no longer apparent after 1 year.

Do PDO threads last forever?

It Provides Long-Lasting Results Most thread lifts last 18 months or longer, and once the effects wear off, you can schedule another treatment to maintain beautiful, youthful skin.

Do PDO threads continue to lift?

The average person can expect the threads to remain in place for roughly six to eight months. Once your skin has absorbed the threads fully, the youthful appearance provided by the treatment may remain for another three to six months thanks to the cell turnover promoted by the threads.

How often can you have a thread lift?

You can get an InstaLift every 18 months or so to maintain your results. But that’s only half of it. As the threads slowly dissolve, your skin begins to produce more of its own natural collagen around the cones. This upsurge of collagen helps to maintain the same lifted appearance, even after the threads are gone.

What is better thread lift or fillers?

Fillers add volume to specific problem areas and require touch-ups. They have a moderate lifting capacity. Thread lifts provide a mild lift by tightening and lifting the entire face in a single treatment.

Are PDO threads better than filler?

There are areas like the neck and jawline where dermal fillers are unsuitable, but PDO thread lift is the perfect solution for the sagging skin. The results of dermal filler are visible immediately while those of a PDO thread lift is fully visible when the body starts generating collagen.

Can thread lifts go wrong?

Thread lifts are low risk, thanks to how noninvasive they are. There is virtually no risk of scarring, severe bruising, bleeding or other complications after having a thread lift. In rare cases, patients may experience irritation, infection or their sutures becoming visible under their skin.

Are threads better than filler?

How often do you need PDO threads?

A follow-up treatment every 12 months is the best way to maintain your results. If you’re interested in having additional threads placed, perhaps to treat a different part of the body, we can make a recommendation about the timing of that treatment.

Are thread lifts worth it?

A person who is generally in good health and is just starting to notice the signs of aging may benefit the most from the subtle impact of a thread lift. Those who can’t have a surgical facelift because of medical conditions that make general anesthesia risky may consider a thread lift as a safer alternative.

Are PDO threads better than Botox?

A thread lift will stimulate collagen whereas Botox will not. Botox works differently to a thread lift because it effectively paralyses the muscles which are used to create wrinkles. It can also be used around the eye area where threads may not be suitable.

Is thread lift better than Botox?