PDO Threads in Prosper, TX

PDO threads have changed the landscape of cosmetic aesthetics. In 2023, there were over 2.3 million PDO thread procedures performed around the world.

PDO threads provide an amazing lifting and tightening effect and are a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure.

Due to its incredible potential, PDO threads have become one of the fastest-growing aesthetic procedures in America.

What Are PDO Threads?

PDO threads are Polydioxanone threads. These are medical-grade sutures that surgeons have been using safely for over 30 years. The threads themselves are super thin and made from biocompatible material that your body breaks down and absorbs over several months.

When a skilled practitioner places them under your skin, something interesting happens: you get an immediate lifting effect while your body starts to ramp up its natural collagen production.

The procedure works through a dual mechanism. First, the threads physically lift and reposition sagging skin the moment they’re placed. You see results immediately.

The threads also trigger your body’s natural healing response, thereby increasing collagen and elastin production around the areas where the threads are placed. This biological response doesn’t stop after the procedure.

It continues for months after and gives progressive improvement in skin quality and firmness that gets better over time.

PDO Threads Benefits

PDO threads have many benefits. That’s why more patients are choosing them for facial rejuvenation these days.

The most obvious benefit happens right after your treatment when you can see the lifting happening before your eyes, which is instant gratification that PDO threads have over other non-surgical treatments that take weeks or even months to show any real results.

You get skin tightening without the long recovery time. Most patients are back to work within one to two days. Compare that to traditional surgical facelifts that require weeks of downtime. Each treatment is 30-60 minutes long and fits into even the busiest of schedules.

The collagen stimulation is what sets PDO threads apart from other lifting treatments out there. The threads dissolve over 4-6 months, but here’s what’s interesting for patients looking for long-term results.

They create new collagen structures that continue to support the lifting for 12-18 months after. Your results get better with time. Peak results are usually around 3-4 months after your first treatment.

Safety is a major advantage to consider. PDO material has been used in medicine for decades. Allergic reactions are very rare in clinical practice. Your body absorbs these threads over time and leaves no foreign material behind.

Clinical studies show 87% patient satisfaction with PDO thread treatments, which speaks volumes about both effectiveness and patient experience with this treatment.

Three Signature Lift Areas for PDO Threads

Jawline Enhancement

The jawline plays a bigger role in your facial profile than you think. When it’s sharp and defined, the whole face looks balanced and youthful. PDO threads are especially good here. They lift sagging jowls and tighten loose skin that forms along the jawline.

Each thread is placed with purpose, angling the skin upwards and slightly back to recreate that clean, youthful contour.

Barbed threads tend to work best for this area. They can grip heavier tissue, so they have the strength to reposition it where it should be. That’s why patients with mild to moderate jowling see such a dramatic change.

The difference is immediate – your profile looks more sculpted, more defined, almost as if the jawline has been carved.

Cheek Lifting

As your cheeks lose volume and start to droop, creating deeper folds around your nose and mouth. The pulling down of your skin can make your face look older or tired. PDO threads can reverse that. When placed strategically in the midface, they lift and restore volume to the cheeks, giving them a rounder, more elevated shape.

Threads are placed in a pattern to lift the tissue upwards and slightly outwards. This not only redefines the cheek contour but also softens lines and creases in the surrounding areas. For many, the change is dramatic – a brighter, fresher look that seems to erase years from the face.

Brow Lifting

Brows do more than sit above your eyes. They frame the upper face and influence your facial expressions. As you age, your brows can start to droop. Even a slight lowering can make someone look tired, stern or unhappy – regardless of how they feel.

PDO thread lifting is a way to lift and reshape them without surgery. The threads are placed with care to lift the outer part of the brows, creating a gentle arch that opens the eyes and smooth’s the upper forehead.

Timeline for Effects: Your 12-Week Journey

Week 1–2: Immediate Impact

The first two weeks after your PDO thread treatment, you will see the immediate lift. The change is visible almost straight away, although your face may feel a little swollen or show a bit of bruising.

This is normal. During this stage, the threads are settling into place under the skin while your tissue adjusts to its new lifted position.

Weeks 3–6: Stabilization

By week three, the swelling has usually gone down, and you can see the more defined results of your treatment. The lift feels firmer now, and the skin is smoother and tighter.

This is the stage where many patients feel ready to share their results more openly – whether that means taking photos, attending events or just enjoying compliments from friends.

The threads are secure at this point, and they’ve started to trigger collagen production deep within the skin.

Weeks 7–10: Progressive Improvement

Around this time, your body’s natural repair process starts working in your favour. Fresh collagen is forming along the thread paths, strengthening and supporting the lifted areas. Many people notice their skin feeling denser and looking more radiant during these weeks.

Week 11–12: Peak Results

By the three-month mark, your PDO thread results have reached their peak. What you see now is the combined benefit of two processes – the immediate mechanical lift from the threads and the slower natural improvement from collagen renewal. The skin looks firmer, tighter and more refreshed overall.

These results will hold beautifully for the next 12-15 months as the collagen your body has built during the healing process.

Common Myths and Facts About PDO Threads

Myth: PDO threads look unnatural and will make you look "overdone"

Fact: While bad results can occur, PDO threads are much more subtle and natural-looking when performed by experienced providers.

PDO threads will enhance your natural features, while other treatment options may change your natural look, which is typically not what patients want.

This is a result of the provider properly selecting the right threads and where the threads are inserted.

Myth: Many patients also believe that PDO threads are extremely painful

Fact: While you may have some discomfort, most patients describe the pain level as minimal to moderate. Local anesthesia will be used to ensure comfortable conditions. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how tolerable the procedure is.

Myth: Some people believe that PDO threads are permanent

Fact: This is not true. The threads do melt and dissolve, but the stimulation of collagen continues from 12 to 18 months in the treatment areas. The temporary results are a good thing, as you can maintain the same results with touch-ups, without permanent changes.

Myth: PDO threads replace surgical facelifts 

Fact: PDO threads do not replace surgical facelifts. PDO thread is a minimally invasive procedure used to life sagging skin that stimulates collagen production to improve the texture of the facial skin.

It provides excellent lifting for mild to moderate sagging skin. Surgical facelifts are used for more severe skin concerns and offers dramatic results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PDO threads, and how do they work?

PDO threads are absorbable sutures made from polydioxanone, a material used for surgical procedures. The threads provide an immediate lift to the skin and stimulate the natural production of collagen.

The threads themselves break down in about 4-6 months, but the benefits last much longer – 12-18 months – because of the new collagen produced.

How is the recovery?

Recovery is easy and quick for most people. They can get back to their daily routines in 1-2 days after the procedure. Light swelling or bruising that lasts up to 2 weeks may be experienced.

It’s best to avoid heavy exercise or facial rubbing during that period. You’ll start to see improvements at 3 weeks, but the peak effects are at 3 months.

What areas of the face see the most improvement?

The areas that see the most improvement are the jawline, where they can lift sagging jowls; the cheeks to bring back fullness and ease nasolabial folds; and the eyebrows to give a soft elevation and smooth out forehead wrinkles.

Are PDO threads safe?

Yes, they are designed to be fully biocompatible with the body, get absorbed over time without issues, and the chance of an allergic reaction is very low.

Do the results look natural?

When done by an experienced practitioner, the results are natural and enhance your natural features.

How do PDO threads compare to a full facelift?

They are suitable for people with mild to medium skin laxity who are not ready for invasive surgery.

Threads give a noticeable lift with minimal downtime, but won’t give the same level of transformation as surgery for more advanced sagging. Surgical facelifts give longer results but higher risks and longer healing time.

What to expect in terms of discomfort, and when will I see the full results?

Pain is minimal with local numbing. You will see the lifting effect immediately, even if initial swelling hides it a bit. The optimal results are at 3 months and generally last 12-18 months.

Transform Your Appearance at Pari's MedSpa with PDO Threads

At Pari’s MedSpa, we create natural-looking results and beautifully balanced faces with PDO threads. Only FDA-approved PDO threads are used here and applied with advanced techniques. We put your safety first and ensure you achieve natural-looking results.

Book your consultation and see how PDO threads can lift your facial skin and restore your youthful face. Call Pari’s MedSpa today to book an appointment.