Face · A few days
PDO threads
Absorbable threads placed under the skin to lift and support, without surgery.
- Session
- About 60 minutes including numbing
- Plan
- Single session; some people repeat after a year or more
- Downtime
- A few days
- Where
- Logan Square
Facts describe a typical plan. Candidacy and expectations are set at consultation.
About the treatment
PDO threads are fine absorbable sutures placed under the skin to lift sagging areas and stimulate collagen as they dissolve.
PDO threads are made of polydioxanone, the same material used in absorbable surgical sutures. Placed under the skin with a fine cannula, they provide immediate mechanical support to areas that have started to drop, such as the cheeks, jawline, jowls, brows, and neck. As the threads dissolve over months, the skin builds collagen along their path.
The visit takes about an hour including numbing. Expect some swelling, bruising, and tightness for a few days, and a feeling of pulling for a week or two. Results are visible right away and settle in over the following weeks.
Threads are one option among several. Dr. Olivo compares them with Emface, Exion, and fillers at a consultation, where candidacy and expectations are set.
- Immediate lift in the treated area
- Collagen support as threads dissolve
- Single visit, no incisions
- Cheeks, jawline, brows, and neck
- Combines with fillers or Emface
Often chosen for: volume loss, sagging skin.
What it feels like
Pressure and pulling after numbing; tenderness and tightness for several days
When people notice change
Lift is visible right away; the collagen effect develops over the following months
Good candidates
- Adults with mild to moderate sagging in the lower face or brows
- People who want a lift without surgery
- Anyone cleared at consultation, where skin thickness and goals are reviewed
Individual results vary.
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What to expect
- 1
Consultation
A conversation with the clinical team about what you want to change, a candidacy check, and a written plan.
- 2
Treatment
A PDO threads session in the clinic, on the schedule the plan sets.
- 3
Aftercare
Plain-language instructions and a number to call or text.
- 4
Follow-up
A check on the result and what, if anything, comes next.
Often paired with
Facial lifting
Emface
Lifts and tones the face with synchronized radiofrequency and muscle stimulation, no needles.
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Dermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers for lips, cheeks, and contour, placed with a light hand.
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Radiesse
A calcium hydroxylapatite filler that restores structure and stimulates collagen over time.
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PDO threads, answered
How long do PDO threads last?
The threads themselves dissolve over about six months. The collagen they stimulate can keep supporting the area for longer. Timing varies by person.
Does it hurt?
The area is numbed first. You feel pressure and pulling. Tenderness afterward is managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
What should I avoid afterward?
Wide mouth movements, sleeping on your face, facials, and heavy exercise for about two weeks. You get written aftercare.
Threads or filler?
Threads lift. Filler adds volume. Many faces need a bit of both, and Dr. Olivo will show you where each helps.
Ask about PDO threads.
Book online any time, or text us and the team will reply during clinic hours.
Financing available through Cherry. Terms are set by Cherry at application.