PDO Thread Lift
Non-surgical facial lifting using dissolvable threads that lift, tighten, and stimulate your body's own collagen — structure restored, naturally.
What Are PDO Threads?
PDO (polydioxanone) threads are medical-grade dissolvable sutures placed beneath the skin to lift sagging tissue and stimulate natural collagen production. They've been used safely in surgery for decades and are now one of the most effective non-surgical lifting treatments available.
Mono Threads vs Cog Threads
Mono Threads
- • Smooth, fine threads
- • Stimulate collagen production
- • Improve skin texture and tightness
- • Ideal for skin quality improvement
Cog Threads
- • Barbed threads that grip tissue
- • Provide immediate mechanical lift
- • Best for jawline, mid-face, jowls
- • Stronger, longer-lasting results
How the Procedure Works
- Detailed facial assessment and treatment planning
- Local anaesthetic applied to the treatment area
- Threads inserted using fine needles or cannulae
Treatment Areas
Face & Jawline
- • Jowl lifting and jawline definition
- • Mid-face and cheek lifting
- • Brow lift
- • Nasolabial fold reduction
Neck & Décolletage
- • Neck tightening and crepey skin
- • Jawline-to-neck contour
- • Skin laxity improvement
- • Collagen stimulation
Am I Suitable?
May Be Suitable
- • Mild to moderate skin laxity
- • Early jowling or sagging jawline
- • Desire for non-surgical lifting
- • Aged 30–65 with reasonable skin quality
- • Looking for a natural, refreshed appearance
May Not Be Suitable
- • Severe skin laxity (surgical facelift may be better)
- • Active skin infection at treatment site
- • Blood clotting disorders
- • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- • Autoimmune conditions
PDO Thread Lift Before & After
Results are visible immediately after treatment, with continued improvement over 2–3 months as collagen production increases and swelling settles. Individual results vary depending on age, skin quality, and the number of threads used.
All images show real patients treated at CosmeDocs. Results vary per individual. Images shown with consistent positioning and lighting.
Results & Expectations
Lifting is visible immediately after treatment. Over the following 2–3 months, results continue to improve as collagen production increases and the tissue adapts to its new position.
Aftercare & Recovery
Most patients return to normal activities within 1–3 days. Mild swelling and bruising are common but resolve within a week.
Risks & Considerations
PDO threads have been used safely in medicine for decades. However, like all procedures, there are potential risks that your doctor will discuss during consultation.
Why CosmeDocs?
- Doctor-led — all thread lifts by GMC-registered doctors
- Harley Street, London — established 2007
- Over 1 million treatments performed
- Premium PDO threads from leading manufacturers
- Combination approach — threads, fillers, and skin treatments
- Our aesthetics is invisible art
In Partnership with PrivaDr
Our PDO thread lift service is delivered in collaboration with PrivaDr, a CQC-registered clinic. This partnership ensures every thread lift procedure is carried out in a fully regulated clinical environment, meeting the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Frequently Asked Questions
At a Glance
Duration
30–60 minutes
Results last
12–24 months
Recovery
3–7 days
Anaesthetic
Local
Collagen boost
Up to 3 years
Indicative Pricing
Final pricing after consultation
Your Practitioner
- GMC-registered doctors
- Advanced thread lift training
- 1M+ procedures since 2007
- In partnership with PrivaDr
- CQC-registered clinic
Maria T.
"The thread lift has taken years off my face. The sagging along my jawline has completely lifted and the results look so natural. I wish I'd done it sooner."
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Learn morePDO Thread Lift London — Non-Surgical Face Lift at Harley Street
CosmeDocs offers doctor-led PDO thread lift treatments for non-surgical facial lifting and tightening at our Harley Street clinic in London. PDO threads, also known as polydioxanone threads, are medical-grade dissolvable sutures that physically lift sagging tissue whilst stimulating natural collagen production. Our GMC-registered doctors use premium cog threads and mono threads for jawline lifting, mid-face rejuvenation, and neck tightening. Over 1 million treatments performed since 2007.
How PDO Thread Lifts Work
PDO thread lift treatments use dissolvable medical threads inserted beneath the skin to reposition sagging tissue and stimulate collagen. Cog threads have barbs that grip tissue for immediate mechanical lifting, while mono threads stimulate collagen for skin tightening and texture improvement. Threads dissolve over 6–9 months but collagen remodelling continues for 12–24 months. PDO thread lift before and after results show visible lifting of jowls, jawline definition, and mid-face rejuvenation.
PDO Thread Lift Suitability and Safety
PDO threads are suitable for patients aged 30–65 with mild to moderate skin laxity. Thread face lift procedures are performed under local anaesthetic with minimal downtime. Recovery typically takes 3–7 days. PDO threads can be combined with dermal fillers, Profhilo, and Botox for comprehensive facial rejuvenation — known as an HA Makeover. Thread lift cost starts from £350 for mono threads and £850 for cog threads. Our aesthetics is invisible art — bold, natural, always your way.