PDO Thread Lift

A type of PDO Thread, MINT™ is the latest news in Korean beauty that can deliver natural results without invasive surgery. Why stress out about your skin when you can look refreshed and rejuvenated in no time?

MINT™ stands for Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Thread. It is a unique absorbable thread designed to approximate and fixate sagging tissues. The thread is made from a complex sugar polydioxanone or PDO – a safe suture material that has been used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries for over 30 years. Treatments involve minimal pain and minimal downtime, and the results can be seen immediately, so you can look and feel your best in no time. It’s time to stop worrying and start rejuvenating with PDO threads!

• Results are immediate and can last for up to 12 months
• The procedure is completed in 1 hour on average
• Your body breaks down the thread into water and carbon dioxide then absorbs it completely in 6-8 months
• PDO continues to stimulate the body to produce collagen even after absorption
• Minimally invasive with minimal trauma and scarring
• Minimal downtime involved

• Instant Skin Lifting
• Instant Skin Tightening
• Promotes collagen production
• Fewer fine lines and wrinkles
• Shorter Recovery Time. The PDO thread lift is non-invasive so there is little downtime. You can expect to return to work within 1 day to 1-week post-treatment depending on the type of your job. After 48 hours, you can gently resume your basic skincare routine and apply makeup as needed.

A thread lift treatment can target most facial areas including:

• Sagging Cheeks
• Smile and laugh lines
• Loose skin around jawlines
• Loose and sagging skin on the neck

PDO Thread lift is a quick procedure that can be completed in as little as 30 minutes. There is minimal downtime and can be done right in our office. There is virtually no risk of scarring, severe bruising, bleeding, or other serious complications for PDO thread.

A facelift brings more long-term results and doesn’t require maintenance. PDO is a temporary lift and it works best for those who are experiencing early signs of aging such as mild wrinkling and sagging skin.

Most patients notice minor immediate results directly after the procedure. Results may vary based on patients too. Threads will dissolve completely in about 6 months after the procedure. After the thread is dissolved, new collagen forms in the treated area, resulting in an optimal aesthetic look. The outcome has been reported to last about 18 months to 2 years.

Side effects of a thread lift might occur in the first 24-48 hours post-treatment and then resolve quickly. Some potential side effects such as infection, bruising, swelling, tenderness, numbness, and small unevenness might take a few weeks to resolve.

After the procedure, you may immediately resume your daily activities. More intense activities such as exercise should be resumed after a week, but please consult with your provider beforehand.

While one treatment may be enough for some, you may consider getting PDO threads another time. The threads dissolve completely, so you can get treated to enjoy the benefits of MINT™ all over again for an extended period.

Yes! MINT™ is compatible with many other procedures, so you can take advantage of all the best things each treatment has to offer for synergistic effects. Target wrinkles with neuromodulators, restore volume with dermal fillers, address skin texture with laser treatments, and take care of sagging skin with MINT™

While PDO threads are made of the same material, the manufacturing process of the thread itself varies from brand to brand. Conventional PDO threads cut the barbs from the integral core of the thread, which weakens it and makes it more prone to breakage. MINT™ uses an innovative patented technology to press-mold the barbs onto the surface of the thread to maintain its structural integrity.

A facelift is a great option for those with severe sagging skin and tissue who can invest in this long-term solution and time off to recover. The results of a facelift are drastic and can last up to ten years. In contrast, PDO threads can be a fantastic alternative for those who are looking to address sagging skin through a minimally invasive procedure without invasive surgery, and at a fraction of the cost of a facelift. The results are natural and instant with minimal downtime and trauma.