1
Consultation
We review your skin, health history, and goals to confirm that threads are the right treatment.
Cutchogue, New York
PDO Thread Lift
A PDO thread lift uses dissolvable threads placed under the skin to lift sagging tissue along the jawline and cheeks. There is no surgery, and most patients return to normal activities within a day.
What Is a PDO Thread Lift?
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive treatment that lifts loose skin without surgery. Fine threads made of polydioxanone (PDO), a material used in surgical sutures for decades, are placed under the skin with a thin needle or cannula.
The threads lift tissue as soon as they are placed. Over the next several months they dissolve, and your body builds new collagen around them, which keeps the skin firmer.
Thread lifts are most often used on the jawline, jowls, and cheeks. Results typically last 12 to 18 months.
Ideal Candidates
- Adults with early jowls or a softening jawline who want lift without surgery
- People whose sagging no longer improves with skincare but who are not ready for a face lift
- Anyone who needs a treatment with little downtime
- People who prefer gradual, natural-looking change
- Patients who want to stimulate their own collagen
Your PDO Thread Lift Visit
2
Numbing
A topical anesthetic numbs the treatment area.
3
Placement
Fine PDO threads are placed under the skin along planned lines to lift and support the tissue.
4
Immediate Lift
You see some lift right away, and the skin firms further over the following weeks as collagen builds.
5
Aftercare
Mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness usually settles within a few days, and most patients return to their routine quickly.
Care Led by a Nurse Practitioner
Courtney Lake, Founder and Lead Provider, performs every PDO thread lift at North Fork Radiance. She is a Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years in healthcare and a background in medical and surgical critical care and infectious disease.
Prepared for Complications
Threads are placed near facial blood vessels and nerves, so knowledge of anatomy and sterile technique matter. Courtney is trained to prevent infection and to recognize and treat complications promptly.
Related Services
A PDO thread lift is often combined with these treatments.
Common Questions About
PDO Thread Lifts
How long does a PDO thread lift last?
Results typically last 12 to 18 months. The threads dissolve within about six months, and the collagen they stimulate keeps supporting the skin after that.
Does a thread lift hurt?
Most patients feel pressure rather than pain. The area is numbed first, and any tenderness afterward is mild and short-lived.
Is there downtime after a thread lift?
Expect minor swelling or bruising for a few days. Most patients return to work the next day.
Why choose a Nurse Practitioner for a thread lift?
Courtney Lake has critical care training, so the provider who places your threads can also recognize and treat a rare complication right away.
Serving the North Fork
Clients visit our Cutchogue office for a PDO thread lift from across the North Fork.
Cutchogue (incl. Nassau Point)
Clients from Cutchogue and Nassau Point come to our Main Road office for a PDO thread lift.
Mattituck
Mattituck residents visit our Cutchogue office for a PDO thread lift.
Southold
Clients from Southold travel to North Fork Radiance in Cutchogue for a PDO thread lift.
Shelter Island
Shelter Island residents come to our Cutchogue office for a PDO thread lift.
Greenport
Greenport clients receive a PDO thread lift at our office in Cutchogue.
Aquebogue
Clients from Aquebogue visit North Fork Radiance in Cutchogue for a PDO thread lift.
Peconic
Peconic residents come to our Cutchogue office for a PDO thread lift.
Jamesport
Jamesport clients visit our Cutchogue office for a PDO thread lift.
Laurel
Clients from Laurel come to North Fork Radiance in Cutchogue for a PDO thread lift.
New Suffolk
New Suffolk residents receive a PDO thread lift at our Cutchogue office.
Lift Your Jawline Without Surgery
Book a consultation to find out whether a PDO thread lift fits your goals. We will examine your skin and explain what results to expect.