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PDO THREADS
PDO threads are a non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment that uses fine, dissolvable threads to tighten skin and boost collagen. They improve firmness, texture and fine lines, and can give a subtle lift without surgery.
At Ampika's Aesthetics in Marylebone, London and Hale, Cheshire, we use PDO threads for the under-eyes, cheeks, jawline, lower face and jowls, and full face rejuvenation.
TREATMENT TIME
45 to 90 minutes depending on the area
CONSULTATION FIRST
Your practitioner will assess your skin and plan the number of threads with you
DOWNTIME
Mild swelling and bruising for a few days
RESULTS
Some tightening straight away, improving over 2 to 3 months
ABOUT THE TREATMENT
PDO stands for polydioxanone, a medical-grade, dissolvable material that has been used in surgical stitches since the 1980s. In a thread treatment, very fine PDO threads are placed just under the skin using a thin needle. As the threads sit in the skin, they trigger fibroblasts to produce fresh collagen. The threads dissolve naturally over around 6 months, leaving behind firmer, thicker, more elastic skin. Smooth mono threads are ideal for skin rejuvenation and fine lines. For a stronger lift of sagging skin, see our PDO Cog Thread Lift.
Why Choose Ampika's Aesthetics
• Advanced PDO thread techniques
• Options from 20 to 80 threads to suit your skin
• A natural, gradual improvement in skin quality
• Can be combined with other treatments for a full rejuvenation
• Clinics in London and Cheshire
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Consultation
Your practitioner will assess your skin quality, laxity and goals, and recommend the area and number of threads. They will explain the expected results, risks and aftercare before you consent.
Your Treatment
The area is cleansed and numbed with numbing cream and, where needed, local anaesthetic. Each thread is pre-loaded in a very fine needle, which is inserted under the skin and then removed, leaving the thread in place. Threads are placed in a pattern designed to tighten and support the skin.
Straight After
The area may feel tight and look slightly swollen or bruised. Most clients return to normal activities within a day or two.
Who Is It Suitable For?
PDO threads suit adults with early to moderate skin laxity, fine lines, crepey skin or loss of firmness who want natural improvement without surgery. They are often chosen alongside skin boosters or polynucleotides. They are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if you have an active skin infection, certain autoimmune or bleeding conditions, or a tendency to keloid scarring. Results vary from person to person.
How PDO Threads Work
When a PDO thread is placed under the skin, the body recognises it and starts a natural healing response. Fibroblasts produce new collagen and elastin around each thread, and blood flow to the area increases.
The threads create a supportive mesh under the skin, which tightens it straight away. As the threads dissolve over around 6 months, the new collagen remains, so the skin stays firmer and thicker for months afterwards.
Areas We Treat
PDO threads can treat single areas or be combined for a full face rejuvenation.
Under-Eyes
Fine threads improve crepey skin, fine lines and hollowness under the eyes for a fresher, more rested look.
Cheeks
Tightens and supports the cheeks and mid-face, improving firmness and restoring a more youthful contour.
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Jawline
Firms the skin along the jaw for a cleaner, more defined jawline.
Lower Face and Jowls
Tightens loose skin in the lower face and softens the look of jowls.
Smile Lines and Marionette Lines
As part of a lower face or full face treatment, threads help soften the lines around the mouth by firming the surrounding skin.
Full Face Rejuvenation
A comprehensive treatment across the face to improve overall firmness, texture and fine lines.
Benefits of PDO Threads
Tighter, firmer, healthier-looking skin without surgery.
• Stimulates new collagen for firmer skin
• Tightens and improves skin texture
• Softens fine lines and crepey skin
• Gives a subtle lift to the face
• Threads dissolve naturally
• No cutting or general anaesthetic
• Results continue to improve for months
TREATMENT PRICES
Choose your clinic below to see prices and book online
Ampika Clinic, Cheshire
• Under-eyes (20 threads): £250
• Under-eyes (40 threads): £400
• Cheeks (40 threads): £450
• Cheeks (80 threads): £700
• Jawline (40 threads): £450
• Jawline (60 threads): £600
• Lower face and jowls (40 threads): £450
• Lower face and jowls (60 threads): £600
• Full face rejuvenation: £800
Results and How Long They Last
You will notice some tightening straight away. The main improvement in firmness and texture develops over 2 to 3 months as new collagen forms. Results typically last 12 to 18 months, even though the threads themselves dissolve after around 6 months.
Results vary from person to person.
Aftercare
• Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the area for 2 weeks
• Sleep on your back with your head slightly raised for the first few nights
• Avoid exercise, saunas and alcohol for 48 hours
• Avoid wide mouth movements and dental treatment for 2 weeks
• Avoid facials and facial massage for 2 to 4 weeks
Firmer Skin, Naturally
A collagen-boosting treatment that tightens and refreshes your skin without surgery.
Book your PDO thread treatment at our Marylebone or Hale clinic.
