Skin Ageing – A Look at Managing Anti-Ageing and Skin Health
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WHAT IS PDO LIFT?
PDO Lift[1, 2, 3] is a non-surgical skin lifting treatment using Polydioxanone threads (PDO). These synthetic dissolvable threads are not new in the medical industry.
PDO LIFT TREATMENT PROCESS
AREAS OF THE FACE ARE PDO LIFTS SUITABLE FOR
Upper Face [4]
- Mild to moderate droopy eyebrows
- Skin ageing issues such as fine lines and wrinkles
Middle Face [4]
- Sagging cheeks
- Nasolabial folds
Lower face [4]
- Mild to moderate sagging jowls
- Marionette lines
- Sagging of skin
- Jawlines
Neck area [4]
- Neck bands
- Crepey neck
- Sagging skin
- Turkey neck
BENEFITS OF PDO LIFT
PDO Lift is helpful for those aged 25 to 60.
Skin lifting
A softer, non-surgical skin-lifting option for the face and body[7]
Natural-looking
Subtle skin-lifting results (not a pulled and tight look)
Defined jawline
Improves definition along the jawline through jowl lifting[4]
Skin tightening
Reduces facial folds[4]
Collagen stimulation
Stimulates collagen production months after the PDO thread placement[7]
Facial Revoluminisation
Improves facial contours, such as lifting the cheeks subtly
Youthful appearance
Softens nasolabial and marionette folds[7]
Smooth skin
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles[7]
FACE LIFT VS threadlift
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| Treatments | FACELIFT | THREADLIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | Surgically removing and tightening laxed skin and muscles | Inserting various types of PDO threads |
| Duration | 2 - 4 hours depending on the extent of the surgery | 30 - 45 minutes |
| Effect | 10 years or so. Face shape may alter if you gain drastic weight | 12 months or so |
| Downtime | 2 weeks for initial swelling and recovery. 6 - 9 months for surgical scars to subside | Minimal downtime within days; aftercare is necessary |
| Risk | Risks associated with any form of surgery, including anaesthesia, infection, nerve damage, and scarring and more | Tightness, swelling, soreness and bruising [5] |
WHO CAN PERFORM PDO LIFT IN SINGAPORE?
Treatment such as PDO Lift (using Polydioxanone threads) is marked as a medical device in Singapore under HSA regulation. It can only be prescribed and carried out by registered and trained medical doctors in Singapore.
Moreover, thread lifting needs both skill and a good understanding of facial anatomy to keep patients safe and achieve the desired look. Knowing the anatomy is imperative to reduce complications and maintain the natural function of facial features for the patients[8].
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What is the material in the PDO thread?
PDO material has been in use for more than 30 years in various medical disciplines such as plastic surgery and gynaecology treatments because of its high tensile strength, good pliability and smooth tissue passage.
How long will the results last?
Results generally will last around 12 months. As the threads are biodegradable, they will gradually disintegrate to be absorbed by the body.
Thanks to the collagen stimulation effect of PDO threads, new collagen is built over time, which helps to maintain the lifting effect.
Reference
[1] Khan G, Ahn Kh, Kim Sy, Park E. Combined Press Cog Type And Cog Pdo Threads In Comparison With The Cog PDO Threads In Facial Rejuvenation. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Oct;20(10):3294-3298. DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14092. Epub 2021 May 10. PMID: 33904637.
[2] Myung, Yujin Md, Phd*; Jung, Chinkoo Md†. Mini-Midface Lift Using Polydioxanone Cog Threads. Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open 8(6):P E2920, June 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002920
[3] Wanitphakdeedecha, R., Yan, C., Ng, J.N.C. Et Al. Absorbable Barbed Threads For Lower Facial Soft-Tissue Repositioning In Asians. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 11, 1395–1408 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-021-00569-x
[4] Yongtrakul, P., Sirithanabadeekul, P., Siriphan, P., & Aging, A. F. (2016). Thread lift: classification, technique, and how to approach to the patient. Int J Medical, Heal Biomed Bioeng Pharm Eng, 10, 547-555.
[5] Hsieh, C. H., Liang, C. P., Peng, P. H. L., & Samizadeh, S. (2024). Thread Lifting: Complications and Management. In Thread Lifting Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation and Recontouring (pp. 391-406). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
[6] Kang, S. H., Byun, E. J., & Kim, H. S. (2017). Vertical lifting: a new optimal thread lifting technique for Asians. Dermatologic Surgery, 43(10), 1263-1270.
[7] Hong, G. W., Kim, S. B., Park, S. Y., Wan, J., & Yi, K. H. (2024). Characteristics of Volumizing, Scaffold, Lifting Cogged Thread, and Monofilament Threads. Dermatologic Therapy, 2024(1), 1209667.
[8] Hong, G. W., Kim, S. B., Park, Y., Park, S. Y., Chan, L. K. W., Lee, K. W. A., ... & Yi, K. H. (2025). Anatomical considerations for thread lifting procedure. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 24(1), e16618.
Image source
Hong, G. W., Kim, S. B., Park, S. Y., Wan, J., & Yi, K. H. (2024). Basic concepts in facial and neck thread lifting procedures. Skin Research and Technology, 30(4), e13673.
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