What is a PDO Thread lift?

A PDO thread lift is a non-surgical treatment that uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads, placed beneath the skin, to lift and support areas of facial sagging, including the jowls and jawline, while stimulating collagen production. At All Saint Clinic Sydney, thread treatments are performed exclusively by our Aesthetic Doctors as part of a personalised treatment plan developed at a thorough consultation.

A PDO thread lift is a non-surgical option that can be considered for early to moderate signs of facial laxity, including softening along the jawline and jowls, without the incisions, anaesthesia or recovery time associated with surgery. It is not a replacement for a surgical facelift in cases of more advanced skin laxity, and your Aesthetic Doctor will advise honestly on whether a thread lift, a surgical referral, or a combination approach best suits your anatomy and goals at consultation.

A PDO thread lift is a considered option for patients seeking a non-surgical approach to facial lift and contour support. Whether it is right for you will depend on your individual anatomy, concerns and goals, which is why every treatment at All Saint Clinic begins with a thorough consultation with one of our Aesthetic Doctors.

Nano threads are fine, smooth PDO threads placed just beneath the skin in a grid pattern. They do not anchor into the tissue, so they don't provide a mechanical lift, but they stimulate collagen production to support overall skin quality, texture and fine lines. Longer, barbed threads anchor into the surrounding tissue as they are placed, allowing them to reposition and lift sagging areas such as the jowls, jawline and brow, while also stimulating collagen as they dissolve. These are available in PDO or PLLA, with PLLA generally chosen for its longer-acting collagen-stimulating properties. Your Aesthetic Doctor will determine the most appropriate thread type and material, or combination, for your anatomy and goals at consultation.

Most patients describe a PDO thread lift as manageable, with the area numbed prior to treatment for comfort. Some temporary swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising may occur following treatment and generally settles within a short period. Your Aesthetic Doctor will provide full aftercare guidance tailored to your treatment.

With longer, barbed threads, an initial lift is visible following treatment, with results continuing to develop over the following months as the threads stimulate collagen production. Nano threads work gradually through collagen stimulation alone, so improvement in skin quality builds over the weeks and months following treatment rather than being immediately visible. Longevity varies between individuals depending on the treatment area, thread type used and individual factors. Your Aesthetic Doctor can advise on a maintenance plan suited to your goals at consultation.

Thread lift costs at All Saint Clinic vary depending on the treatment area, the thread type used and your individual treatment plan. Due to the personalised nature of this treatment, we recommend a private consultation with one of our Aesthetic Doctors so we can provide a clear, tailored recommendation and outline associated costs.

Suitability for a PDO thread lift depends on your individual facial anatomy, degree of skin laxity and aesthetic goals. This is always assessed during a private, thorough consultation with one of our Aesthetic Doctors before any treatment recommendation is made.

A PDO thread lift uses dissolvable threads to provide a mechanical lift alongside collagen stimulation, while Sofwave uses non-invasive ultrasound energy to support skin firmness without any threads or insertion points. Both are non-surgical options for supporting facial firmness, and the most suitable approach depends on your individual anatomy and goals. Your Aesthetic Doctor will guide you through the right option at consultation.