PDO thread lift
Also known as: PDO thread lift, thread lift, PDO threads
Polydioxanone threads inserted into the skin that mechanically lift the tissue. A mini facelift without any cutting.
A PDO thread lift uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads as an aesthetic-surgery tool for a non-surgical face lift. At Estonian beauty clinics, the PDO thread procedure is offered by aesthetic-medicine doctors holding a Health Board (Terviseamet) operating licence. It suits lifting the jawline, brows, neck and cheekbones without making any incisions. The thread dissolves in the body over 6-8 months, but the collagen it stimulates keeps the result lasting 12-24 months.
How does a PDO thread lift work?
The doctor inserts the PDO threads at the specified depth in the skin using a fine cannula. Threads can have different structures: threads with cones or barbs (cogged) lift and anchor the soft tissue, while smooth threads stimulate collagen diffusely. A local inflammatory reaction forms around the threads, which prompts fibroblasts to produce new collagen -- giving a longer-lasting, firmer and more toned skin foundation.
A single session lasts 30-60 minutes and is carried out under topical anaesthesia. After the procedure, 3-7 days of swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness may occur. The results are visible immediately (the mechanical lift) and improve over 6-12 weeks (the collagen-stimulation effect). Contraindications: pregnancy, autoimmune disease, blood thinners.
PDO thread lift in Estonia
At Estonian beauty clinics, a PDO thread procedure typically costs €400-1,500 depending on the area and the number of threads used. Lifting the jawline and cheekbones uses 8-16 threads (€700-1,200), and a full face uses 16-30 threads (€1,200-2,200). The procedure is carried out only by a doctor at a beauty clinic holding a Health Board (Terviseamet) operating licence. Always choose a licensed clinic, and ask to see the doctor's credentials and photos of previous results.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PDO thread lift?
A PDO thread lift uses dissolvable polydioxanone threads for a non-surgical face lift. The thread dissolves over 6-8 months, but the collagen it stimulates keeps the result lasting 12-24 months.
Is a PDO thread lift safe in Estonia?
Yes, when it is placed by a doctor at a beauty clinic holding a Health Board (Terviseamet) operating licence. Complications (visible thread, asymmetry, infection) are rare in the hands of a licensed doctor -- always ask to see their credentials.
Where can I learn more about PDO thread lifts?
Consult an aesthetic-medicine doctor at an Estonian beauty clinic, who will assess your degree of skin laxity and suitability. PDO threads do not suit significant excess skin -- in that case plastic surgery is the more effective solution.
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