As we age, vital substances within the body such as collagen and elastin are depleted. Jowls, sagging skin on the neck and cheeks start to become apparent. Hooded eyes can appear and areas that were once youthful can start to take on a tired, ageing look. With spring just around the corner, you might be considering revitalising yourself and giving your skin a ‘lift’ to renew and revive your features. At Dr. Medispa, conveniently based just off the M11 and M25, in Loughton, Essex, we offer a variety of non-surgical skin rejuvenating treatments and a very popular one is skin lifting with PDO threads.
PDO (Polydioxannone) threads enable skin tightening in all areas of the face, without the need for drastic surgery. Already very popular in the Far East for offering a ‘mini-face lift’, PDO threads have been used for years in medicine for sutures (stitches) and are now making a huge impact on the aesthetic world. Dr. Munir Somji, a leading figure in aesthetic medicine is an expert in PDO thread treatment and from our Essex-based clinic can produce some amazing results in minutes.
PDO threads can treat the following:
- Jowls
- Sagging neck and chin
- Drooping cheeks
- Jawline and lower face
- Eyelift
- Forehead lift
- Mini-face lift
How do I know I am suitable for PDO threads?
PDO threads work well on people between the ages of 35 and 65. They can offer subtle results to younger patients who are just noticing the signs of ageing and produce a more dramatic change for those who are looking for that mini-face lift without going under the knife. Before any treatment with PDO threads, Dr. Somji will assess your individual concerns in a pre-treatment consultation.
What happens during a treatment with PDO threads?
The area to be treated will first be numbed with an anaesthetic cream. This will ensure you don’t feel any discomfort at all during the treatment. After this, Dr. Somji will insert several the threads, using very fine needles under the surface of your skin. He will then use a lifting technique to pull the threads in to place and give an immediate lifting effect to the skin. Over time, the threads will encourage new collagen to be formed, which will tighten the skin and improve its tone and texture.
How long do the results last?
This depends on you as an individual and how your skin reacts to the treatment. If you keep your skin healthy and live a healthy lifestyle, PDO threads can last anything up to 2 years. If you smoke, sunbathe regularly and eat a non-nutritious diet, the results may last less time.
For more information about skin lifting using PDO threads, contact our friendly and helpful team on 0208 480 0362 and book your no obligation consultation with Dr. Munir Somji at Dr. MediSpa.
