MINT PDO Threads

PDO (polydioxanone) Threads are made from suture material very similar to those used in surgeries. The PDO Threads (smooth, spiraled or barbed) will be inserted under the skin through a minimally invasive procedure which helps hold the skin up against the effects of gravity. Once the threads are inserted the body responds by sending nutrients to the threads, which aid in producing collagen and elastin. MINT Lift/PDO Thread lift procedure targets sagging jowls, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, unwanted midface wrinkles, sagging neckline, undefined jaw lines, etc. to lift and tighten skin. PDO thread lifting results are temporary and the lifting effect from the procedure may vary from patient to patient. Continued maintenance and repeating the procedure every 12-18 months is recommended to maintain the desired effect.

A thorough consultation is required prior to a thread lift procedure, to determine if the patient is a good candidate. The procedure itself is relatively quick and no cutting or incisions are involved; local anesthetic is typically all that is required for patients to remain comfortable throughout.
The threads integrate into the skin’s tissue and are inserted into the skin via a cannula and are pulled to produce a lifting effect.
There is minimal downtime involved with a MINT thread lift. Many of our patients find they can resume their everyday activities shortly after treatment. Some lifting can be seen immediately post-procedure. The body absorbs PDO threads in 6-8 months after insertion, but because MINT threads stimulate the production of collagen, results will continue to develop for a number of months.
Results can last up to one year, or more with good skin integrity. A MINT PDO thread lift can also be used in combination with fillers for optimized lifting and augmentation.