PDO Threads

PDO Threads Treatment Highlights

• Non-surgical, medically supervised procedure
• Uses fine, absorbable PDO threads
• Aims to support skin structure, firmness and texture
• May form part of a broader, individually tailored plan

As skin matures, it naturally loses some elasticity and firmness due to reduced collagen and changes in facial structure — a normal part of ageing. For people who choose to address the appearance of mild to moderate skin laxity without surgery, PDO thread treatment may be one option.

PDO thread treatment is a non-surgical procedure that can support skin structure and improve overall texture and firmness. The treatment involves the use of fine, biocompatible threads made from a material long used in medical settings. Over time, these threads are naturally absorbed by the body while encouraging the skin’s own regenerative response.

Treatment Discomfort:

Varies between patients; numbing beforehand

Longevity:

Not permanent; varies individually

Location:

Available at all MedAesthetics clinics.

PDO Threads Treatment Cost

From $400

Pricing is a general guide and may vary depending on individual assessment and treatment requirements.

PDO Threads Procedure Information

Treatment Areas

• Areas of mild skin laxity on the face or neck
• Lower face and jawline
• Cheeks and mid-face
• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Neck

Common Names

• PDO thread treatment
• Non-surgical thread lift
• Collagen-support threads
• Thread rejuvenation

MOA

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fine, absorbable, biocompatible threads — a Class III medical device that has been used in medicine for many years. Once placed just beneath the skin, they interact with the skin’s natural repair processes and gradually dissolve while encouraging collagen renewal that supports skin structure over time. Improvements develop progressively rather than immediately, and outcomes vary between individuals.

PDO Threads Treatment Summary

Number of Treatments

The number of sessions varies between individuals depending on thread type, skin condition and the area treated; repeat treatments may be needed, and your plan is confirmed at your consultation.

Procedure Time

Procedure time varies with the area treated and is confirmed at your consultation; the treatment is generally performed under topical or local anaesthetic.

Discomfort Level

Discomfort varies between patients; the area is numbed beforehand with topical or local anaesthetic, and sensations of pressure or pulling may be felt during placement.

Recovery Time

Temporary redness, swelling or mild bruising may occur and usually settles within several days.

Results

Improvements develop progressively over several weeks as collagen forms, rather than immediately, and outcomes vary between individuals.

Duration of Results

The threads are gradually absorbed by the body and how long the visible effect lasts varies between individuals; results are not permanent, and repeat treatments may be needed.

Resumption of Usual Activities

Most people resume light daily activities within a few days; strenuous activity, saunas and excessive facial movement should be avoided during early healing as advised by your clinician.

Aftercare

Detailed aftercare instructions are provided; strenuous activity, saunas and excessive facial movement should be avoided during early healing as advised by your clinician.

PDO Threads General Information

How to Choose Your PDO Threads Treatment Provider

Thread work is technique-dependent: the same PDO threads can give different results depending on how, where and how many are placed, so a practitioner’s training and judgement matter most. Check that whoever treats you is appropriately qualified and registered and places threads regularly, and that they examine your skin in person to judge whether your laxity sits in the mild-to-moderate range this treatment suits — or whether another approach would serve you better. A careful provider also screens for reasons not to proceed, such as an active skin infection, and is candid that improvement builds gradually as collagen forms rather than appearing on the day. Ask for the risks — bruising, asymmetry or thread visibility among them — and any alternatives to be explained before you decide.

Why Choose MedAesthetics for PDO Threads?

Placing absorbable threads beneath the skin is a medical procedure, and judging whether thread support is the right answer for your particular laxity — rather than an energy-based or surgical option — takes clinical assessment. That assessment is doctor-led here: treatment is overseen by Dr Ehsan Jadoon (MED0001586460), a Registered Medical Practitioner with general registration, delivered by a qualified clinical team. You’ll have a consultation and individual skin assessment first, with the benefits, gradual timeframe, limitations, risks and alternatives set out plainly so your decision is an informed one. Where threads might sit within a broader plan, any prescription-only element is assessed separately. Nothing is recommended that isn’t appropriate for you; to find out whether PDO threads fit your situation, arrange a consultation.

All cosmetic procedures carry risks. These include: swelling, bruising, infection, allergic reaction, asymmetrical results, vascular injury, nerve trauma, visual disturbances, psychological trauma and grievous body harm. For more information, please visit our website and find the link to the “Risks & Complications” page at the bottom of our website home page on medaesthetics.com.au. Before/After images are of actual DermAesthetics/Medaesthetics patients as well as stock images provided by the medical product suppliers. These images are for reference purposes only. Individual results may vary. Please obtain expert opinion from at least two different medical providers before undergoing any cosmetic treatment.

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