Choosing between PDO and anchoring threads for your facial rejuvenation can be daunting. However, understanding the specifics can make your decision easier.

Anchoring threads, also known as barbed threads, gather the skin for a noticeable lift, usually used in the hairline region to gently pull back the skin. On the other hand, PDO (polydioxanone), a synthetic absorbable surgical suture, provides less lift but enhances collagen stimulation for facial contouring, particularly around the mouth and brows. While both procedures utilize similar actions and are effective in fighting facial ageing, they offer distinct advantages. Your doctor’s guidance will be crucial in deciding the best fit for you.

A thread lift, which usually takes less than an hour, begins with local anaesthesia. Then, a cannula or needle is used to insert the threads under your skin, which your doctor manipulates to achieve the desired lift. You can return to your daily routine immediately after the procedure. Facial ageing, an inevitable part of life, results from weakened facial support structures, thinning connective tissue, loss of facial fat, and breakdown of elastic fibres in the skin. This ageing process often leads to an aged appearance, which can be troubling for both young and old. That’s where a thread lift comes in, providing additional support to the elevated soft tissue area.

Apart from lifting the skin, thread lifts activate a healing response. The procedure prompts increased collagen production, a crucial element in the ageing process. This collagen boost reduces skin laxity, hydrates, and thickens the skin, preventing further deterioration. Thread lifts, first introduced in the late 1990s, involve suspending sagging facial soft tissue using a thread inserted subcutaneously. This minimally invasive procedure corrects sagging skin, fine lines, wrinkles, nasolabial folds, static wrinkles, sagging jowls, under-eye bags, turkey neck, and relapse problems post-facelift or neck lift.

A thread lift offers a quick, in-office procedure that costs less than a facelift with less downtime. It helps patients reclaim a more youthful appearance with natural-looking rejuvenation, better jawline definition, youthful cheeks, softened marionette folds, rejuvenated lines and wrinkles, improved skin tone, and better facial contours.

In combination with other treatments like dermal fillers, radio frequency treatments, fractional laser treatments, and neuromodulators, thread lifts provide even better results and higher patient satisfaction. While they can't replace a facelift, they can help delay the need for one.

In summary, whether you choose PDO or anchoring threads, understanding the specifics will help you make an informed decision for the best possible outcome.