SERVICES
PDO Thread Lift
Lift & Tighten Without Surgery, With PDO Threads
PDO (polydioxanone) thread lifts are a cutting-edge, minimally invasive way to lift and firm the skin, without surgery or extended downtime. At Dr. Lauren Saltzburg’s practice, PDO threads are used to restore facial contours, improve skin quality, and stimulate collagen production, offering subtle, natural-looking results that evolve over time.
What Are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are dissolvable sutures placed just beneath the skin to provide immediate lifting and longer-term collagen stimulation. As the threads are gradually absorbed, they trigger the body’s regenerative processes, helping to firm and rejuvenate the skin from within.
There are two primary types of PDO thread applications:
- Lifting Threads: Strategically placed to reposition skin and soft tissue
- Smooth (Collagen-Building) Threads: Used to improve texture, elasticity, and skin tone
Treatment Areas
- Cheeks and midface
- Jawline and jowls
- Under-chin area and neck
- Brow lift and forehead lines
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Accordion lines on the cheeks
- Acne scar softening
Dr. Saltzburg also uses threads in gender-affirming treatments refining midface contours for feminization or strengthening the jawline for masculinization, with individualized care for all identities.
Who is a Candidate?
- Adults with mild to moderate sagging or skin laxity
- Smooth (CollageaThose who want visible improvement without surgeryn-Building) Threads: Used to improve texture, elasticity, and skin tone
- Patients seeking a customizable, non-surgical facelift alternative
- All genders, skin tones, and facial structures
- Especially suitable for transgender and non-binary individuals seeking personalized facial harmonization
Benefits of PDO Threads
- Instant lift with progressive collagen renewal
- Minimally invasive and performed in-office
- Customizable results; from subtle to more defined
- Little to no downtime; most patients return to normal activity within days
- Results last 12–18 months, with gradual, natural fade of threads
Dr. Saltzburg also uses threads in gender-affirming treatments refining midface contours for feminization or strengthening the jawline for masculinization, with individualized care for all identities.
What to Expect
Consultation & Design
Dr. Saltzburg will assess your anatomy, facial motion, and goals to create a personalized thread lift strategy.
Treatment Day
After local numbing, threads are gently inserted using microcannulas. Most sessions take 30–60 minutes, depending on the number of areas treated.
Recovery
Mild swelling or tightness is normal for a few days. Results are immediate and continue to improve as collagen rebuilds over the following weeks.
Why Choose Dr. Saltzburg?
Thread lifts demand precision, safety, and artistry. Dr. Saltzburg delivers all three using advanced training and a patient-first philosophy to create results that elevate without overcorrection. Whether you’re looking to refresh, feminize, or define, her inclusive approach ensures your treatment is aligned with your identity, anatomy, and goals.