Lift, Support, and Redefine With PDO Threads
Restore definition, reinforce areas of laxity, and encourage new collagen with a customized thread lift in Oklahoma City.
An intricate network of skin, fat, muscle, and connective tissue supports the face. Over the course of our lives, these tissues change, and you may notice once-defined contours softening, your skin draping differently over the underlying structure, or areas that once felt supported gradually beginning to descend.
PDO Threads offer a minimally invasive option to work within that changing architecture. When intentionally and thoughtfully placed beneath the skin, these absorbable polydioxanone threads can provide strategic support, reposition tissue, and stimulate collagen production, depending on the thread type and the concern being treated.
For many patients, the subtle shifts make the biggest difference in how they see themselves. Restoring a little lift through the cheek, definition along the jawline, or support where the skin has begun to loosen can change the way the face comes together while preserving the features and expressions that have always belonged to you.
Placement With Purpose
PDO Threads may be incredibly fine, but subtle differences in their placement can influence an entire contour. A slight change in direction can affect where the cheek sits, how clearly the jawline is defined, or how naturally the brow is lifted. Even a few millimeters matter when you are working with the proportions of a face.
Dr. Michell Cohn plans each thread lift meticulously. Her surgical background gives her an intimate familiarity with the layers beneath the skin and how tissue responds when it is lifted, repositioned, or placed under tension. She considers where each thread should enter, the path it should follow, and how the resulting movement will affect the surrounding features before placing it.
At Cosmetic Surgical Arts & Med Spa, technical precision meets an artistic eye. Dr. Cohn can make small, deliberate adjustments that restore definition where it has been lost while honoring your natural contours, movement, and expression.
Benefits of PDO Threads may include:
- Minimally invasive treatment
- Immediate lifting in select areas
- Improved definition and contour
- Collagen stimulation over time
- Added support for lax or crepey skin
- Absorbable threads with no permanent implant
Treatment Areas
From Fine Lines to Fallen Contours
PDO Threads come in a range of designs and configurations, so treatment can change depending on the tissue, concern, and result we want to create.
Some threads provide more direct lift and repositioning, while others can reinforce delicate tissue or create a supportive framework as new collagen develops.
PDO Threads can be used to address a wide range of concerns across the face and body, including:
Cheeks + Jawline
Barbed threads can engage and reposition tissue in areas where facial descent has softened the cheeks or blurred definition along the jawline. Other thread configurations may be incorporated when additional reinforcement or collagen stimulation would benefit the surrounding tissue.
Brows + Eye Area
Strategic threading can provide targeted lift through the lateral brow and address areas of delicate, crepey skin around the eyes. Thread selection and placement can be adjusted depending on whether the priority is lift, skin support, or a combination of both.
Lips + Lines Around the Mouth
Smooth or twisted threads can be placed through delicate areas around the mouth to reinforce the skin, encourage collagen development, and improve the appearance of fine lines. Medical threading may also support definition along the lip border without relying exclusively on added volume.
Neck + Crepey Skin
Threads can create a supportive network beneath thin or lax skin through the neck and other areas where texture and firmness have changed. As collagen develops around the treated area, skin quality and structural support can gradually improve.
Body + Areas of Laxity
Medical threading can also be used beyond the face in carefully selected areas of loose or crepey skin, including around the knees, elbows, and buttocks. Different thread configurations allow treatment to focus on support, tissue quality, or lift, depending on the area and degree of laxity.
The Difference Patients Feel, Not Just See
Choosing a medical aesthetics care provider is personal. What matters most is how you feel throughout the process and your results.
The experience we create at Cosmetic Surgical Arts & Med Spa is reflected in the patients who choose to return and to refer others. Over the years, patients have trusted Dr. Cohn and her team with some of their most personal concerns. Their words speak to the deep level of care, attention, and reassurance they receive throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
About PDO Threads
How do PDO Threads work?
PDO Threads are strategically placed beneath the skin to support tissue that has begun to loosen, flatten, or shift. Different thread types serve different purposes, from creating a supportive framework within the skin to physically lifting and repositioning tissue.
The type, placement, and direction of each thread can be tailored to the area being treated and the change Dr. Cohn wants to create.
How long do PDO Threads last?
PDO Threads are fully absorbed by the body within four to six months, but the support they create can last well beyond that point.
As the threads stimulate new collagen production, the supportive effects can remain for an additional 12 to 15 months. Your individual results and longevity will depend on factors such as the treatment area, the type and number of threads used, and how your body responds to treatment.
Does a PDO thread lift hurt?
Comfort can vary depending on the treatment area, the type and number of threads placed, and your individual sensitivity.
Before thread placement, Dr. Cohn injects lidocaine to numb the treatment area. Nitrous oxide delivered through the Pro-Nox system is also available to help clients feel more comfortable and relaxed during the procedure. You may still feel pressure, pulling, or tension as threads are placed. Tenderness or soreness can also occur afterward as the treated area settles.
What is recovery like after a PDO thread lift?
Recovery varies depending on the type, number, and placement of threads used.
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, or discomfort can occur after treatment. You may use Tylenol or Ibuprofen to help manage discomfort. Dr. Cohn may recommend temporarily limiting strenuous activity, pressure, or excessive movement in the treated area. You will receive specific aftercare instructions based on your treatment plan.
Am I a good candidate for a PDO thread lift?
PDO Threads may be appropriate for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, changes in facial definition, or other concerns that can benefit from added tissue support.
Candidacy also depends on your anatomy, medical history, previous aesthetic treatments, skin quality, and goals. Dr. Cohn will evaluate these factors to determine whether medical threading is appropriate for you or whether another surgical or non-surgical treatment may provide a better result.
Feeling Beautiful Never Gets Old with a Thread Lift
At Cosmetic Surgical Arts & Med Spa, we understand wanting to look your best and the confidence that comes with loving the way you look. That desire does not fade with time, and neither should the care, attention, and artistry that go into helping you achieve it.
Whatever brings you through our doors, Dr. Michell Cohn will meet you with an experienced eye, an open conversation, and a genuine interest in creating a result you will be excited to wear out into the world.
Schedule your consultation to discover whether PDO Threads are right for you.