{"id":32744,"date":"2026-10-14T16:37:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartaesthetic.co.uk\/?post_type=services&p=32744"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T15:56:28","slug":"pdo-threads","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/smartaesthetic.co.uk\/?services=pdo-threads","title":{"rendered":"PDO Threads"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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About PDO Threads<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PDO threads offer a non-surgical way to lift and tighten areas of the face and neck that have started to sag. Fine, dissolvable threads made from polydioxanone (PDO), a material used safely in surgical sutures for decades, are placed just beneath the skin to give an immediate lift and support to the tissues.<\/p>

As the threads gradually dissolve over around six months, they stimulate your skin to produce new collagen, so the skin continues to firm and improve in quality. Results typically last 12 to 18 months. Popular areas include the jawline and jowls, cheeks, brows, neck and nasolabial folds, and treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic with minimal downtime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How it Works<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

We assess your face, skin laxity and goals, review your medical history, and plan exactly where the threads will be placed to achieve a natural-looking lift. We will also let you know whether threads alone, or a combination with other treatments, will give you the best result.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Preparation<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

On the day, the skin is cleansed and the entry points and lifting directions are carefully marked. A local anaesthetic is then applied so the treatment is as comfortable as possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The Treatment<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

The threads are inserted under the skin using a fine needle or cannula along the planned lines, then gently lifted and positioned. Treatment usually takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the areas treated, and you will see an immediate lift.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Recovery & Aftercare<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h5>

Mild swelling, bruising and tenderness are common for a few days, and most people return to normal activities within 1 to 2 days. For 2 weeks, avoid exaggerated facial expressions, sleeping on your face, facial massage, dental treatment, saunas and strenuous exercise.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Types of
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Different threads do different jobs, and most treatments use a combination tailored to your face. All are made from PDO and dissolve naturally over time, leaving behind the new collagen they stimulate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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