NovaThreads® PDO Thread Facelift

Over time, aging can cause a loss of the contoured shape of the face and jawline. For patients seeking a non-surgical facelift option to lift and contour, Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center offers NovaThreads®.

NovaThreads are non-surgical, thin sutures, made of Polydioxanone (PDO) injected under the skin to provide structure and stimulate the body’s natural collagen production.

Polydioxanone is used for biomedical applications, particularly in cardiothoracic surgery because it is fully absorbed by hydrolysis within 4 to 6 months & doesn't create any scar tissue. The foreign body stimulates collagen synthesis & the skin structure created will hold for another 12 to 15 months.

Sometimes called a “lunch-time” facelift, NovaThreads^® safely and instantly lifts loose skin, smooths wrinkles, and restores a more youthful jawline. Results can be seen immediately after the procedure and there is minimal downtime.

During the procedure, a local anesthetic is applied and sutures are placed under the skin using a small hollow needle. With attachments connected to the fine threads, the desired lift and tightening is achieved. The inflammation this causes helps produce collagen naturally for lasting results. There are no cuts or incisions made during the procedure, no skin is removed, and there is no need to remove the sutures as they are naturally absorbed. Typically, any pain from the procedure can be managed with over the counter pain reliever such as Tylenol. There is a chance of bruising or swelling, due to the fact that a needle is used.

Minimally invasive, visible results can show immediately and improvements will become even more apparent after 1-2 weeks as the treated skin continues to produce collagen over several months.