Thread lifting Thread lifting with absorbable PDO threads is a valuable therapy option for treating age-related changes in order to achieve long-term results with an efficient lift, improvement in skin quality, and correction of wrinkles and lines. WHAT EFFECT DOES PDO THREADS HAVE? Skin rejuvenation Skin firming and tissue tightening Precise correction of fine wrinkles Slight volume creation Wrinkle smoothing ADVANTAGES OF PDO THREADS? Polydioxanone (PDO) suture material has proven itself in plastic surgery for decades. After a while, it is broken down by hydrolysis and can be reabsorbed naturally. The advantages are clear: Optimal tolerability No downtime No visible scars Short treatment duration Immediate and long-lasting effect Fast healing Long-lasting result Biodegradable WHAT KINDS OF PDO THREADS ARE THERE? Depending on the desired effect, 3 different thread types are available: BASIC - smooth threads that are used for skin rejuvenation and local radiance SCREW - spiral-shaped threads that plump up from the inside, can cause higher collagen formation and have a strong local lifting effect Threads with barbs that achieve the strongest anchoring and therefore the strongest lifting effect AREAS OF APPLICATION FOR PDO THREADS? In practice, thread lifting can be used for patients between the ages of 30 and 55. Smoothing of glabella "hamster cheeks" Smoothing of vertical and horizontal forehead wrinkles Smoothing of laugh lines in the eye area Correction of marionette lines Eyebrow lifting Sagging skin on the chin arch, neck, on the inside of the upper arms Sagging skin on the hands Correction of the shape of the face Body contouring HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE? The consultation takes about 30 minutes. The treatment itself takes between 20 and 30 minutes. DURATION OF THE EFFECT? The result is visible immediately after the treatment and improves significantly after 6-8 weeks through the activation of collagen and elastin production. The PRO threads dissolve after 6-8 months, but the effect lasts longer and lasts for around 1 to 1.5 years. RESULT In contrast to a "major", surgical facelift, the soft lifting is about the formation of new connective tissue and the reconstruction of the collagen support structure and not about pulling the tissue into a new position! Your natural facial expression is retained. The absorbable threads then dissolve completely after 6 to 8 months. However, the soft lifting lasts up to 2 years and can be repeated at any time without any problem. THE TREATMENT Soft lifting treatments with lifting threads are almost painless because the corresponding areas are previously anaesthetized locally. The number of threads used depends on the area to be tightened and your wishes. There is no limit here. The 100% absorbable threads are inserted subcutaneously, i.e. under the skin, using a very thin guide needle and then form a stable network which, through the tension of the threads, tightens the skin structure in the treated area in a clearly visible but also natural-looking way and lifts the tissue back to its original position. The needles are removed and an invisible thread structure remains. Side effects such as slight swelling or hematomas (bruises) depend on the number of threads used and can occasionally occur. However, these are not a problem, can be covered with make-up and quickly disappear. Various areas can be tightened during one treatment. A combination with other therapies, e.g. hyaluronic acid injections, is also possible. Areas of application Forehead and temple area Eyebrows Cheek and jaw area Neck and décolleté Underside of the upper arms Stomach Thighs Chest Buttocks Legs