PDO Threads
Smooth. Tighten. Refine.
What are PDO Smoothing Threads?
PDO smoothing threads are a non-surgical treatment that uses fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads to refine skin texture, soften crepiness, and stimulate your body's natural collagen production. Placed in a mesh-like pattern just beneath the surface, the threads quietly work over time — improving the quality of your skin without changing the shape of your face.
At Elevated, we offer PDO smoothing threads as a collagen-stimulating treatment for clients who want firmer, smoother skin without filler, surgery, or a dramatic result.
What PDO Smoothing Threads Can Do
PDO smoothing threads are ideal for refining the areas where skin quality changes first — the places filler can't reach and surgery would be too much.
Smooth crepey skin on the neck and décolletage
Improve skin texture and tone on the lower face
Soften fine lines around the mouth and chin
Refine vertical lip lines
Tighten loose skin without surgery
Stimulate collagen for longer-term skin quality improvement
How PDO Smoothing Threads Work
The threads are placed beneath the skin using a fine needle. Once in place, your body recognizes them as a stimulus and begins producing new collagen and elastin around each thread. Over the next 4 to 6 months, that collagen response is what creates the smoother, firmer result. The threads themselves dissolve completely, your collagen is what stays.
Are PDO Threads Right for You?
It's the same principle as biostimulator injectables, delivered through a different mechanism. We often recommend PDO smoothing threads in coordination with skin treatments and biostimulators for clients addressing texture and quality together.
Each treatment is unique and begins with a consultation. Treatment takes 30-60 minutes and downtime is minimal. Patients should expect tenderness and mild swelling in the treated area for the first few hours to first few days following treatment. In most cases, you can expect to notice immediate results, however results improve over the following 2-6 months as collagen rebuilds. Results last an average of 12 months.
PDO smoothing threads are a good fit if you've been noticing:
Crepey skin on your neck or chest
Softening texture on the lower face
Vertical lip lines that filler isn't the right answer for
Loose skin you'd like to address without surgery
Early signs of aging that you'd like to refine, not erase
Benefits of PDO threads with Elevated Medical Aesthetics
Medical-grade quality: FDA cleared, CE and ISO-certified for safety and biocompatibility
Advanced thread technology: Stronger lift, smoother insertion, greater patient comfort
Natural collagen stimulation: Promotes firmer, tighter skin over time
Customizable treatment: Suitable for face, jawline, neck, and even body contouring
Frequently asked Questions
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Results from PDO smoothing threads typically last around 12 months, though the collagen your body produces during the process can continue to support skin quality beyond that. Most clients return for maintenance treatments annually.
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Most treatments take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Downtime is minimal, and most clients return to normal activities the same day.
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Most clients report only mild tenderness during and after treatment. We use topical anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the appointment.
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Yes. We use FDA-cleared Renovatio PDO threads, which are fully absorbable and biocompatible. Your body naturally dissolves them over time.
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Filler adds volume to areas that have lost it. PDO smoothing threads don't add volume — they refine skin quality by stimulating your own collagen. Many clients use both, in coordination, depending on what their face actually needs.
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Non-surgical skin tightening options at Elevated include PDO smoothing threads, biostimulator injectables like Sculptra, and collagen-stimulating skin treatments. The right choice depends on the area, your skin quality, and what you're hoping to achieve. A consultation is the fastest way to find out which is right for you.
Are PDO Threads right for me?
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