PDO (Polydioxanone) Honey Derma Threads
Here at Barton Hills Aesthetic we use PDO (Polydioxanone) Honey Derma Threads for ‘non-surgical’ face and neck lifts, as well as facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reducing treatments. This minimally invasive procedure uses dissolvable PDO Threads a material used in medicine for many years - mainly in surgery
PDO Threads relax muscles and tendons while stimulating the production of new collagen in the skin. PDO also stimulates the production of elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin, vital for creating youthful looking skin.
Effective in facial lifting and wrinkle removal through self-stimulation of cells. There should be no interruption in daily life, even right after the procedure, and no worries about removal as the Threads are fully dissolvable in the body after 2-6 months. The product is biodegradable and biocompatible and the effects of treatment should last approximately 2 years.
Which Areas can be Treated?
Face
- Horizontal and vertical forehead wrinkles
- Forehead lift
- Lowered outer eyebrow ends
- Flaccid tissue, sagging eyebrows
- Lower eyelid - bags under the eyes
- Cheeks
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Marionette furrow (marionette lines)
- Sagging cheeks and area under the lower jaw
- Skin furrow on the cheek
- Creased cheeks
Rest of the body
- Skin furrows and wrinkles on the neck and cleavage
- Breast firming and shaping
- Flaccid tissues and stretch marks on the buttocks, belly, arms and legs
- Insensitive subcutaneous tissue and skin (after liposuction treatments)
- Obesity - arms, belly, ribs, thighs, buttocks
Local anaesthetic is injected into the treatment area. The PDO Thread will then be introduced using a cannula or fine-needle into the required area. The procedure takes around 45-60 minutes depending on what treatment the patient requires and the numbers of Threads used. The patient is able to fully resume their everyday routine and social commitments within a couple of days. PDO Therapy is a tailor made treatment which can be adjusted to the patients’ requirements at any time. When PDO Therapy is combined with PRP, Fillers and Botox, even greater results can be achieved.
- Gently wash the treated areas on the same day but do rub or massage the face for two weeks
- Do not open the mouth too wide for about 3-4 weeks and avoid dental treatment if possible
- Avoid vigorous exercises for 1 week post procedure
Avoid alcohol for 5-7 days - Refrain from extreme temperatures such as Sauna or steam rooms for 2 weeks
- A stinging pulling pain or discomfort is normal. Take paracetamol 500 mg 1-2 tablets 6 hourly if required.
Your medical practitioner will prescribe a course of antibiotics in case you start to notice signs of infections which include redness, swelling pain and feeling hot in the area.
Prices vary from patient to patient depending upon the treatment required, number of threads used in the treatment and the areas treated. In a typical patient this costs between £300-£500. This will be discussed with the patient in detail prior to commencing the treatment.