Customization: | Available |
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Type: | Surgical Supplies Materials |
Material: | Poly(P-Dioxane Cyclohexanone |
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Product Name | korea hilos tensores wire pdo plla pcl thread cog 4d face lifting |
Main Ingredient | poly(p-dioxane cyclohexanone |
Function | These threads have barbs that latch into your skin like small fishhooks, to provide support and lift parts of your face. |
Size | 19*100,21*60,21*100 |
PDO threads are one of three types of sutures commonly used in thread lift procedures. The other two types are made from polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCA).
PDO threads have been around the longest of the three and have been used in surgeries since the 1980s. They're made from a colorless polyester that breaks down in your body after about 6 months.
The presence of these sutures in your skin triggers cells in your body called fibroblasts to produce more collagen. Collagen is the protein that gives your skin its structure and elasticity. Loss of collagen is one of the main causes of aging skin.
PDO threads can be further divided into three categories:
PLA and PCA threads are newer than PDO. They last longer in your body and tend to stimulate more collagen production. PLA threads take about 12 months to be absorbed and PCA takes about 12 to 15 months.
Each type of thread is best suited for a particular function. PDO threads are better at repositing and revitalizing tissue while PLA and PCA threads are better at lifting sagging parts of your skin.
Goal of procedure | Most suitable thread |
Rejuvenation or skin tightening | PDO mono |
Moderate facelift | PDO cog or screw |
Moderate facelift with texture and elasticity improvement | PLA or PCA |
Significant facelift | Facelift surgery |
A thread lift can treat most parts of your face that are experiencing signs of aging. The areas around your cheeks, jaw, neck, and eyes are among the most commonly treated areas.
Because the results of thread lifts aren't as drastic as the results of facelift surgeries, thread lifts are commonly used together with other anti-aging procedures such as ultherapy or dermal fillers.
The authors of a 2019 studyTrusted Source found that a PDO thread lift caused immediate improvements in skin sagging after the procedure. However, there was a noticeable decline in results 6 months later. Improvements were no longer apparent after 1 year.
In a studyTrusted Source published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, a surgeon with 16 years of thread lift experience says he has seen results last anywhere from 1 to 9 years. Younger people tend to have results that last 3 to 4 years. Older people with poor skin volume or elasticity tend to only see benefits for 1 to 2 years.
PLA and PCA thread lifts tend to last longer since the sutures take longer to dissolve.
You'll likely be advised to avoid alcohol and tobacco use at least 5 days before your procedure, along with anything else that may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising, such as:
On the day of your procedure, your doctor will talk you through the potential complications and give you advice about your recovery.
The exact procedureTrusted Source your surgeon will follow can vary. In general, it will probably look something like this:
You'll be free to go home shortly after the procedure.