PDO smooth threads help tighten and smooth the skin by boosting collagen production to give a youthful and rejuvenated appearance. PDO smooth threads are dissolvable sutures that are extremely thin (the size of a strand of hair) and made of a neutral substance that’s very inert to our bodies. It’s the same material that has been used for stitching wounds for decades, so they have been proven to be very safe to use. When doctors noticed the improvement in skin texture, collagen, and firmness after a sutured cut had healed, the novel idea came about to load this suture thread onto a needle to help place it under the skin, specifically for skin improvement. This procedure worked so well that PDO threads are now one of the most popular procedures for skin enhancement. Smooth threads are clinically proven to make skin more firm, fight wrinkles, help scarring, and improve the skin’s overall appearance.
How many smooth PDO threads will I need?
The number of threads needed for each procedure depends on what area is being treated, the individual’s cosmetic goals, and their unique anatomy.
Threads and fillers do different things, so they are best used in combination. As we age, we lose collagen, hyaluronic acid, moisture, and elastin in our skin. Smooth threads help reestablish collagen and improve the firmness of the skin. In contrast, hyaluronic acid-based fillers help to increase the hyaluronic acid content, moisture, and volume in the skin. They both help revitalize the skin in different ways and usually compliment one another rather than one being better than the other.
Botox and other neuromodulators relax muscles, whereas smooth threads induce collagen production and firmness in the skin, so they do different things. Again a combination of both is often recommended. When used appropriately, they can achieve an overall improvement in the appearance of the skin.