If you’ve seen the “fox eye” or “cat eye” trend circling social media, you’ve witnessed the benefits of PDO threads. These small, dissolvable threads naturally lift the skin for a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance.
The benefits of PDO threads isn’t something you can only see online, though. The team at Restoration MedSpa, led by our founder and PDO thread industry leader Marisa Faircloth, PA-C, has mastered the art of refreshing our clients’ looks through meticulous thread placement, creating subtle yet powerful facial balancing that restores self confidence.
What Are PDO Threads?
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads are small, dissolvable, FDA-approved sutures that tighten the skin and provide a subtle lifting effect. These threads are minimally invasive and yield gradual, long-lasting results.
After we inject a numbing agent, your medical provider uses a cannula (a small, hollow needle) to place the PDO threads underneath the skin. These threads may be smooth or barbed—each thread type anchors differently and addresses specific skin concerns.
Once the thread is placed and the cannula is removed, your provider secures the threads to the skin (often in the hairline). Barbed PDO threads may take several months to dissolve, while smooth threads dissolve more quickly, inflaming the skin and stimulating the body’s natural healing process, which includes:
- Collagen: A structural protein that supports and strengthens the skin.
- Elastin: The protein responsible for skin tightness and elasticity.
- Hyaluronic Acid: A naturally-produced substance that keeps the skin hydrated and flexible.
Together, they build around the PDO threads, using them as scaffolding to rebuild the skin from the inside out, plumping, hydrating, and lifting the skin for overall skin rejuvenation.
Benefits of PDO Threads
Popularized by the “fox eye” trend, trying our PDO threads near Lewisville offers the following benefits:
- Enhances skin texture and elasticity
- Improves the appearance of crepey skin
- Tightens loose skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Refines the appearance of the jawline, neck, and cheeks
- Minimizes the appearance of nasolabial folds or hollow cheeks
PDO threads provide immediate results, with full results appearing 4 to 12 weeks after the appointment, and continuing to improve for 4 to 6 months. PDO thread benefits last 1 to 3 years.
In the meantime, other collagen stimulators like Sculptra injections can support and prolong your results.
Who Is a Good Candidate for PDO Threads?
We recommend PDO threads near Lewisville for clients who want to naturally and gradually tighten and rejuvenate their skin. With this treatment, we can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, target uneven skin texture, and restore volume loss.
However, clients may not be eligible for this treatment if they are:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Allergic to polydioxanone (PDO)
- Taking blood thinners
Or have:
- Autoimmune or blood disorders, cancer, or a history of cancer
- A history of keloids
- Very thin or very heavy skin at the insertion site
- Active skin infections near the treatment site
If you have any of the previous conditions, we recommend scheduling a complimentary consultation, as they may not necessarily exclude you from receiving PDO threads. Call our Winston-Salem location to speak with one of our Medical Concierges.
The PDO Thread Experience at Restoration MedSpa
Expect nothing less than exceptional care when you schedule your appointment for PDO threads near Lewisville at Restoration MedSpa. Our highly trained team, led by industry-leader Marisa Faircloth, PA-C, attendee of the Dolce Vida 10 Symposium, along with additional training by NovaThreads, MINT Threads, Aesthetic Immersion, and Benev, is ready to refresh your look and restore your confidence.
Consultation
Every aesthetic journey at Restoration MedSpa begins with an in-depth consultation. One of our medical providers listens to your skin goals and concerns, learns your medical history, and conducts a skin analysis using a specialized device.
Our state-of-the-art analysis device measures your skin’s hydration, pigmentation, laxity, wrinkles, and porosity. Then, we interpret the data and determine which treatment(s) are best to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Together, we decide if PDO threads near Lewisville are right for you. If they are, we can schedule your appointment.
Appointment
Upon arrival, we get you seated comfortably before cleansing your skin of any makeup or dirt.
Then we mark the insertion angles, or “vectors,” of the PDO threads on your skin, to best complement your face shape.
Following the anesthetic, we cover your hair and clothing and clean your skin with a sterilizing surgical cleanser.
Next, we use a small, hollow needle—known as a cannula—to insert the dissolvable threads under your skin, which we tie to the hairline to hide the anchor points.
You can expect the entire process to last 60 minutes.
Results
There is no downtime after PDO threads, so clients can return to their daily activities afterward. Although we may recommend taking it easy or resting for the remainder of the day.
You may feel some mild discomfort as the general anesthesia wears off, including soreness or a dull ache. Pain relievers that do not have a blood-thinning effect (like Tylenol) may be taken for 1 to 2 weeks immediately following the procedure until discomfort wanes.
Our PDO threads near Lewisville yield immediate and long-term results. Full benefits of the treatment develop 4 to 12 weeks after insertion and continue to improve for 4 to 6 months. Results can last 1 to 3 years before we recommend clients schedule another appointment.
See real results from PDO Threads near Lewisville in our before-and-after gallery.
Our Patients Say It Best
I always said I’d grow old gracefully. I meant it, too…But life has a way of softening those declarations, and I found myself seeking a little help. Enter Marisa at Restoration MedSpa, who offered trust, guidance, and a kind of care that’s become rare in today’s medical field…Marisa has helped me slip into age with grace—not by erasing time, but by listening to the path I wanted to take and offering gentle guidance…She’s the kind of practitioner who reminds you that growing older doesn’t mean fading away—it means evolving, with a little help from someone who truly understands.
Nanci
What To Do Before and After Your Appointment
Supporting optimal results from your PDO threads near Lewisville begins and ends with proper skin care before and after your appointment.
Below is a list of guidelines to follow before and after your PDO thread appointment.
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Experience Natural Facial Contouring
At Restoration MedSpa, we know that aesthetics aren’t about how other people see you; they’re about how you see yourself.
When you’re ready to look in the mirror and see a refreshed, lifted face looking back, we’re here to help you on your aesthetic journey. Schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our Medical Concierges and revive your self-confidence.
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Why Trust Restoration MedSpa?
Restoration MedSpa boasts a team of highly trained medical providers who have mastered the art of PDO threads near Lewisville. As leaders in the industry, we empower all of our clients to feel beautiful in their own skin.
Whether you visit us for PDO threads or a different service, our Restoration MedSpa providers listen to your concerns. That way, we know your goals and can customize a treatment strategy just for you.
Get ready to look and feel your best. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
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