Stopping aging is possible with PDO threads, a revolutionary treatment based on polydioxanone threads that not only allows to rejuvenate the face and neck, but also some areas of the body, such as the buttocks.

The appearance of flaccidity in the face is one of the biggest current concerns in both men and women who want to have a well-defined face and get rid of the signs of aging that appear over the years. That is why the treatment of tensioning threads or polydioxanone threads makes us manage to improve our appearance, which is why they are known as magic threads.

What are PDO threads?

These polydioxanone threads have been used for some years in cardiovascular surgery with very good results. It has been shown to stimulate collagen production, which rejuvenates the surrounding tissue.

Appeared in Japan, they began to be used as suture materials for cardiac interventions for years, with which their safety and reliability is highly contrasted since there are no rejections or allergies as it is an antimicrobial and bioabsorbable material by our body in the 6 first months.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Sulamanizde began to use gold threads that he introduced in a linear way under the skin to tighten it, this system was known as Russian threads. The problem came because there were numerous cases of rejection of it, producing adverse reactions such as hardening or irregularities in the texture of the face or on some occasions they became transparent and became visible on the patients’ faces. After years of research, it was possible to develop a new technique with this type of biocompatible threads in order to achieve much more natural results and consequently a notable decrease in all those side effects produced by reactions to metal.

How are they placed and what are they for?

The threads, whose thickness ranges between 0.05 and 0.20 mm , are placed under the skin through very fine needles, following the tension lines of the dermis. The treatment is almost painless. It is enough to apply a little ice or anesthetic cream in the area to be treated 15 minutes before starting the treatment to reduce the small discomfort that its placement may cause.

Before starting, the doctor will have defined, by means of support points , the area to be treated, so that the result is as effective as possible.

Of course, depending on the area to be treated, the length and thickness of the threads and needles used in the process are different, since it is not the same to tighten the neck tissues as the thighs, for example.

Typically, one or two sessions are required to achieve the optimal effects . These sessions must be carried out in a time interval of between 3 and 4 months, so that the threads settle on the skin.

With respect to its indications, polydioxanone threads can be applied throughout the body , making it perfect for tightening the inner thighs and arms, the armpits, neck and décolleté, buttocks, the abdomen, the profile of the face, the area of the eyelids, the lips and even the hands.

How do PDO threads work?

As we have mentioned, the threads reactivate the production of collagen , so they stretch and rejuvenate the skin tissues. Therefore, there are two main functions : on the one hand, it biologically stimulates the dermis , increasing metabolism and microcirculation. The results are clear: the skin looks smoother and more luminous.

But, on the other hand, it also produces a reactivation of the mechanics of the fibroblasts , which begin to produce collagen, which benefits the tissues, not only those in which the polydioxanone threads have been placed, but also the surrounding ones. The result, more elastic and hydrated skin.

The threads are natural, so after 6 or 8 months they are reabsorbed by our body . The lifting effect they produce will still last for a few more months, since the development of the biological processes restarted with their placement continues, which allows their effects to be prolonged.

Therefore, it is a treatment that has multiple advantages :

It is a minimally invasive method to combat skin aging
The results are very natural
Has hardly any side effects
Does not involve the use of anesthesia
Hospitalization is not necessary
Tightens the tissues, thus eliminating sagging skin
It is a quick treatment , since it usually lasts an hour

Despite this, in sensitive skin small bruises may appear after treatment or pain in the treated area. It is completely normal and will disappear after a week.

For which people is this treatment recommended?

At present, it is used in people over 35 years of age who are seeking both the prevention of the signs of aging , such as repairing the appearance or even improving the sagging of their face, raising the cheeks, recovering the facial oval or reaffirming the neck.

In addition, this treatment is easily combined with other types of aesthetic procedures such as radiofrequency, botox fillers, mesotherapy with vitamins, plasma rich in growth factors, laser treatments and even non-invasive aesthetic medicine such as cosmetic treatments. It can be ideal for those patients who are looking for a prevention treatment for flaccidity since it achieves an anchor effect delaying the effects of time for years and even later avoiding more complex treatments such as surgical lifting.

It should be noted that it is a treatment not recommended for those people who develop keloid-type scar, infections or inflammation in the places where the intervention with the magic threads would be performed.