PDO (polydioxanone) Threads are small bioresorbable threads that are placed just beneath the surface of the skin to provide subtle lift and tightening where your skin has begun to sag with age. They also prompt collagen regeneration in your skin for ongoing anti-ageing benefits.  

Treatment is non-surgical, performed with very small, flexible cannula.  

Polydioxanone is a biodegradable material that can be safely absorbed by the body over time. It has been used in cardiovascular and orthopedic surgeries as well as wound closure for approximately 30 years.  

At Rejuvenation Clinics of Australia, we use Mint (Minimal Invasive Nonsurgical Thread) PDO Threads. This brand is highly trusted and TGA approved for use in Australia.  

We offer both the short 30mm and the long 50mm Threads.  

We do not offer the longer “anchoring” type of threads.  

PDO (polydioxanone) Threads are made from a raw material that naturally dissolves over time. The main types of PDO Threads are Mono, Cog and Screw threads.  

Mono threads are smooth, and they’re used for collagen regeneration and a more natural lift.  

Cog Threads, which may also be known as “barbed” or “anchoring” threads provide physical support, that is, they pull sagging skin upward and hold it in place.  

Screw Threads are used to add volume to the face while providing some lift.  

With Screw Threads and Cog Threads, there is greater risk of side effects such as lumps, dimpling or scar tissue. At Rejuvenation Clinics of Australia, we only use PDO Mono Threads.  

Threads lift and tighten skin that has begun to sag due to loss of collagen due to ageing. They also prompt a collagen regeneration response in your skin to temporarily delay the ageing process.  

Similar to a non-surgical facelift, threads can help reduce the appearance of saggy jowls and nasolabial folds (smile lines).  

Threads are placed just beneath the surface of your skin which cause a micro-wound healing response in the collagen fibers, which kickstarts production of new collagen.  

Over the next few months, the embedded threads are naturally reabsorbed by your skin in a process known as “hydrolysis” as your collagen production increases, resulting in tighter, firmer and more youthful, lifted skin.  

First, a local anesthetic will be applied to the treatment area to minimise discomfort. Once the area is numbed, a very small flexible cannula will be used to insert the PDO threads just beneath the surface of the skin.  

The treatment time depends on the size of the area being treated.  

Small area – 30 minutes  

Medium area – 40 Minutes  

Large area – 70 minutes  

There is also an additional 20 minutes for numbing.  

Results may be visible for 6-12 months and the ageing process may be paused for the same amount of time.  

You can complement your results with Ultrasound Skin Tightening, Dermal Fillers and high-quality skin care that contains Collagen Growth Factors and effective antioxidants, especially the deeper penetrating and non-irritating Retinaldehyde (Vitamin A).  

You will need to take care of and avoid certain activities for 3 days after treatment. There may be some bruising, swelling and small lumps after treatment. This normally resolves in about 2 weeks.  

We will discuss aftercare and what to expect during your preliminary  free consultation.  

We use a topical numbing cream and the finest needles available to mitigate discomfort. 

It depends on the size of the area being treated. Prices range from $1,440 for a small area to $3,850 for a large area.  We will provide you with an accurate quote at your free, personalised consultation.  

PDO Threads and Dermal Fillers treat slightly different aspects of ageing.  

Threads are dissolvable materials used to lift sagging skin and give your skin a tighter, more elastic appearance.  

Dermal Fillers are soft,  moldable  gels used to replace lost volume and reshape facial contours.  

Ultrasound Skin Tightening, performed with Ultraformer and Ultherapy, provides a much deeper treatment. PDO Threads are placed at a more superficial layer of the skin while Ultrasound energy can penetrate to the deep dermal layer of your skin to provide collagen regeneration from the deepest layers.  

These treatments can be used to complement each other as Ultrasound energy bypasses the superficial layer of skin where threads are placed to target the deeper dermal layer of your skin.