Lift & Tighten, No Scalpel, Just PDO Threads
Gravity happens, but surgery isn’t the only answer. A PDO thread lift uses fine, absorbable sutures placed under the skin to gently elevate sagging cheeks, jawline or neck while triggering new collagen—so lift lasts long after the threads dissolve. At Comprehensive Medical Aesthetics (CMA) our board-certified team maps vector lines, numbs the area, and slides threads through micro-entry points in less than an hour. You walk out with an immediate, subtle lift that keeps improving for six months as collagen knits around the threads. Click Reserve My Consultation to see how a thread face lift can refresh your profile without the downtime of surgery.
Why PDO Threads Stand Out
PDO (polydioxanone) threads have been used safely for decades in cardiac and orthopedic surgery; the same material now powers aesthetic lifting. Once placed, tiny barbs on the thread grip tissue and reposition it upward. Over four to six months your body dissolves the thread and replaces it with a supportive web of new collagen and elastin.
- Clinical studies report visible lift lasting six to twelve months, with skin-quality gains seen up to two years as collagen remodeling continues.
- Unlike permanent sutures, PDO threads carry virtually no risk of long-term palpable knots or late infection.
- Results are adjustable—more threads can be added later, or treatment can be combined with fillers for volume loss or with threading Miami FL techniques that refine brow or jaw contours.
Strategic Thread Placements
Mid-Face Lift
Barbed threads anchored near the ear lift flattened cheeks and soften nasolabial folds.
Jawline Contour
Threads run from chin to ear, redefining jaw angle and minimizing early jowls.
Neck Tightener
Vertical threads create a subtle hammock that firms crepey neck skin.
“Friends said I looked rested—no one guessed I’d had anything done.”
What You Get with Every Visit
We photograph, mark lift vectors and cleanse skin
Local anesthetic plus a vibration distraction tool keep sensation to a light pressure
A blunt micro-cannula guides each PDO thread under the skin; gentle tension locks the lift
You see the initial result before leaving
Skip heavy workouts and exaggerated facial movements; sleep slightly elevated to reduce swelling
Expect peak tightening at three months as new collagen firms the lift
Refresh vs Restructure
Subtle refresh for early laxity
If sagging is mild, four to six threads per side can lift tissues just enough to sharpen the jawline or perk up cheeks. Many clients pair a light thread face lift with Botox or fillers for comprehensive yet subtle rejuvenation.
Restructure for moderate sagging
Pronounced jowls or neck laxity may need eight or more barbed threads plus smooth collagen-stimulating threads fanned like an internal mesh. Studies show multilayer approaches extend lift longevity by reinforcing support zones. Clients who desire even longer-term results may later transition to surgical options; your CMA physician can guide that timeline.