As the demand for age-defying treatments continues to soar, so does the popularity of mono PDO threads for optimal skin tightening and rejuvenation. The ideal alternative to surgical procedures that require downtime, recovery and complex wound care, this minimally invasive technique offers a safe and clinically proven way to tighten, sculpt, lift and plump the skin to turn back the hands of time.
In this blog, we’ll delve into the mechanisms behind this advanced treatment, unpacking what mono threads are, the different types of PDO cogs available and how they collectively deliver skin-enhancing results.
What are mono threads?
Mono threads, also known as PDO (polydioxanone) threads, are made from a biodegradable material used in surgical sutures for years. They offer a proven solution for skin smoothing, plumping and rejuvenation and are less invasive than thread lifts — which are considered more painful and require some downtime post-treatment. PDO mono threads stimulate collagen and elastin production within the body, ensuring longer-lasting results and a more noticeable plumping and smoothing effect on the skin.
How do mono threads work?
The treatment involves inserting mono threads beneath the epidermis to promote cell renewal in desired areas and create a supportive mesh structure beneath the skin’s surface. This mesh helps create a scaffolding effect that sustains and rejuvenates sagging tissues while stimulating the body’s natural healing response to promote collagen and elastin synthesis. Over time, the threads dissolve, but the collagen they have stimulated continues to improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
Depending on the patient’s aesthetic concerns, there are a few different types of threads that can be utilised singularly or simultaneously, including:
- Elevate Mono Threads — These are smooth PDO threads that do not possess barbs and are therefore designed to address, treat and soften signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles. Once placed within the skin, these threads stimulate collagen synthesis, resulting in gradual skin tightening and overall rejuvenation. While they are particularly beneficial for addressing concerns like a sagging neck, forehead lines and facial wrinkles, they can also be used to add volume to the cheeks.
- Elevate Double Screw Threads — These consist of two intertwined threads specifically designed to add volume and reduce wrinkles in the targeted treatment area, softening signs of ageing while rejuvenating the skin from the inside out.
- Elevate Lifting Threads — These barbed PDO cog threads promote collagen and elastin production to lift and tighten the skin, reduce wrinkles, shrink pores and create a volumising effect. The 3D cogs used in this treatment have multidirectional barbs that fix and support the skin tissue in various directions, providing excellent lifting and tightening results while offering two times greater anchoring and strength than traditional PDO threads.
Does mono threading work?
From targeting horizontal and vertical forehead wrinkles to smoothing sagging skin and improving volume in various bodily areas, mono threading delivers exceptional long-term results that can persist for over 12 months.
One of the major benefits of this treatment is it is highly customisable, meaning your practitioner will work with you to determine the best course of treatment based on your facial or bodily concerns. Various PDO threads and cog types can be utilised within one session to achieve a range of aesthetic outcomes, including minimising the appearance of static and dynamic wrinkles, improving facial volume and enhancing skin elasticity for a tightening effect.
Unlike surgical alternatives, this treatment does not require IV sedation or post-surgery stitches. However, if your patients are wondering, ‘Do mono threads hurt?’ it’s necessary to warn them that they may experience some discomfort. A topical numbing cream is always recommended so patients can return to their daily activities after leaving the clinic. Post-treatment, they will only need to contend with minor side effects, including tenderness, swelling and bruising in the treated area.
What patients can expect from a PDO thread treatment
We’re sure your patients have asked, ‘How long does it take to see results from mono threads?’ The answer is around six weeks; however, the effects continue to improve over time. Collagen production is a gradual process, so patients typically notice a steady improvement in their skin’s texture, tightness and firmness over the following two to six months.
How long does it take for mono threads to dissolve?
As each thread slowly dissolves over eight to 12 months, it leaves behind a cylinder of collagen and elastin fibres within the epidermis, continuing to support skin thickening, tightening and rejuvenation. The threads’ dissolution process is safe and does not leave any residue or cause adverse reactions in the body, making it one of the most refined, non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments.
Partner with CliniMed Aesthetics for the best in PDO threading
From tightening and sculpting bodily areas that lack volume and definition, like the chin, arms and buttocks, to gently plumping fine lines and wrinkles, incorporating our Elevate PDO thread treatments into your clinic allows you to offer patients advanced solutions that address their aesthetic concerns and enhance their skin’s appearance.
If you have clients looking for innovative, science-backed skin rejuvenation and revitalisation treatments, contact our team today to book a personalised consultation.
