Imagine turning back the clock on ageing without going under the knife—that’s the magic of PDO thread lifts. This revolutionary treatment works like invisible scaffolding beneath your skin, gently repositioning and supporting sagging tissues while triggering your body’s natural rejuvenation process. Unlike surgical facelifts that remove the skin, PDO threads work with your own tissues, creating subtle tension that lifts, firms and restores youthful contours without changing your natural expressions.
At Belushi Clinic, we understand that many people want effective facial rejuvenation without the risks, costs, and recovery time associated with surgery. PDO thread lifts offer this perfect balance—providing noticeable lifting and tightening effects while maintaining your authentic appearance. Initially developed for surgical suturing, these medical-grade threads have emerged as one of aesthetics’ most exciting innovations, allowing us to create refreshed, natural-looking results that develop progressively over time. Whether you’re noticing early jowling, midface descent, or neck laxity, PDO threads can provide that subtle yet significant improvement that leaves you looking naturally lifted, more youthful, and completely like yourself.
The best part? PDO thread lifts are a game-changer for anyone wanting to look refreshed without looking “done”. Whether you’re noticing the first signs of sagging around your cheeks, experiencing a drooping jawline, or just wanting to give your skin a little boost, these threads can work wonders. In about an hour, you can walk out looking like a more revitalized version of yourself—with virtually no downtime. It’s like a lunch-break miracle that leaves you looking naturally lifted, subtly younger, and completely like yourself.
PDO thread lifts work through two complementary mechanisms: immediate mechanical lifting and long-term collagen stimulation. The threads themselves—made from polydioxanone, a biocompatible material long used in surgical sutures—provide initial structural support when positioned beneath the skin. These threads feature tiny barbs or cogs that gently anchor to the underlying tissues, allowing your specialist to reposition and lift sagging areas with precise control.
Beyond this immediate lifting effect, PDO threads trigger a powerful healing response in your skin. Your body recognises the threads as foreign elements, initiating a controlled regenerative process that increases collagen production around each thread. This collagen framework remains even after the threads dissolve, improving skin firmness, texture, and elasticity. The dual-action approach creates both immediate visible results and progressive enhancement over 2-6 months.
During your PDO thread lift at Belushi Clinic, your specialist follows a precise protocol designed for optimal results and comfort:
Your treatment begins with thorough facial cleansing using medical-grade antiseptic to prepare the skin. Local anaesthetic is then administered to ensure your complete comfort throughout the procedure. Once the treatment areas are numb, your specialist creates tiny entry points using an ultra-fine needle—these are virtually invisible once healed.
Using specialised insertion techniques and cannulas (blunt-tipped hollow needles), your practitioner strategically positions each thread beneath the skin, following predetermined vectors designed to create natural lifting effects. Depending on your concerns, threads may be placed in various facial areas, including the jawline, cheeks, brows, or neck.
After all threads are correctly positioned, your specialist carefully adjusts the tension of each thread, creating optimal lifting while ensuring natural-looking results. The threads are then trimmed at the entry points, making them completely invisible once healing is complete. The entire procedure typically takes 60-90 minutes, depending on the number of threads and areas treated.
While you’ll notice an immediate lifting effect from your PDO thread treatment, the full benefits develop progressively over several months through three distinct phases:
This gradual transformation creates results that appear natural rather than obvious, as friends and colleagues notice your refreshed appearance without identifying exactly what has changed. The threads dissolve completely within 6-9 months, but the collagen scaffold they create provides benefits for up to 12-18 months.
PDO thread lifts are ideal for specific individuals seeking facial rejuvenation:
PDO thread lifts effectively address multiple signs of facial aging through strategic placement in various treatment areas:
Threads placed in the cheek and midface region can restore volume that has descended over time, creating a natural lift that reduces nasolabial folds (smile lines) while enhancing cheekbone definition. This midface repositioning creates a more youthful facial shape without the need for excessive filler volume.
Strategic thread placement along the jawline creates definition and reduces early jowling, restoring a clean, youthful jawline contour. This treatment area is particularly effective for addressing the early signs of lower face ageing that occur as skin loses elasticity.
Specialised threading techniques can improve the appearance of neck laxity and “turkey neck,” creating smoother contours and better definition between the chin and neck. Horizontal threads can reduce visible neck bands, while vertical threads can tighten loose skin under the chin.
Precisely placed threads can create a subtle brow lift, opening the eye area and reducing hooding without the frozen appearance sometimes associated with other treatments. This delicate lifting restores the natural arch of the brow while maintaining expressiveness.
Threads can soften pronounced nasolabial folds (nose-to-mouth lines) and marionette lines (downturned mouth corners) by lifting the structural tissues that cause these creases rather than just filling the lines themselves.
PDO thread lifts offer numerous advantages compared to other facial rejuvenation options:
Your journey at Belushi Clinic begins with a comprehensive consultation with one of our experienced aesthetic specialists. During this thorough assessment, we’ll:
Provide transparent information about costs and financing options
This consultation ensures you have all the information needed to make an informed decision about PDO thread treatment and helps us design the optimal approach for your specific facial anatomy and concerns.
For comprehensive facial rejuvenation, PDO thread lifts work exceptionally well with other aesthetic treatments:
Strategic volume replacement with hyaluronic acid fillers enhances thread lift results by restoring lost facial volume while threads address tissue positioning. This combination creates balanced, three-dimensional rejuvenation that looks natural and harmonious.
Neurotoxin treatments complement thread lifts by relaxing muscles contributing to a downward pull on facial tissues. This combination often extends thread lift longevity while creating more refined overall results.
Treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, or laser therapy address surface texture and tone while threads improve underlying structure, improving skin quality and positioning.
For comprehensive facial rejuvenation, PDO thread lifts work exceptionally well with other aesthetic treatments:
Non-invasive technologies, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound treatments, can enhance and prolong thread lift results by providing additional collagen stimulation and tissue tightening.
At Belushi Clinic, we create customised treatment protocols that combine these modalities in the optimal sequence and timing to maximise your results while ensuring safety and natural-looking outcomes.
Following your PDO thread lift at Belushi Clinic, proper aftercare is essential for optimal results:
Most patients experience minimal downtime, with some swelling, bruising, or tenderness that typically resolves within 3-7 days. Many people return to work and social activities within 24-48 hours, though scheduling treatment before a weekend provides additional recovery time if needed.
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Yes, when performed by qualified practitioners on suitable candidates. Clinical studies show that properly administered fat-dissolving injections can reduce targeted fat deposits by 20-40% in the treated area. Results vary between individuals, with optimal outcomes typically requiring multiple treatment sessions.
At Belushi Clinic, we prioritise your comfort throughout the procedure. Local anaesthesia ensures you feel minimal discomfort during thread placement. Most clients report feeling slight pressure or pulling sensations rather than pain. Following treatment, mild soreness or tenderness may occur for 3-7 days, easily managed with paracetamol if needed.
A surgical facelift involves incisions, tissue repositioning, skin removal, and general anaesthesia, with recovery typically taking 2-4 weeks. PDO threads provide lifting without incisions or general anaesthesia, using biodegradable sutures placed beneath the skin through tiny entry points. While threads offer less dramatic results than surgery, they provide significant improvement with minimal downtime and considerably lower risk.
Yes, several types of PDO threads are available for different purposes:
