PDO Threads · Scottsdale, Arizona
What Are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are dissolvable sutures made of polydioxanone — a material used safely in surgery for decades — placed under the skin with a fine cannula to lift sagging tissue and trigger collagen production. Barbed threads anchor and reposition tissue for an immediate lift; smooth threads build collagen mesh for firmness and texture. Both dissolve fully within about six months, leaving new collagen behind.
Founder & Medical Director, Vita Sana Medical Center · Clinical Peptide Society member · 10+ years of clinical experience · Scottsdale, AZ
The two jobs threads do
Job one is mechanical: barbed threads catch tissue and reposition it along a planned vector — jowls back toward the ear, brows upward — visible the moment treatment ends. Job two is biological: the body treats each thread as a scaffold to rebuild along, laying down collagen that keeps supporting the tissue after the thread itself is gone.
That combination — instant lift plus months of building — is why threads occupy the space between injectables and surgery. In Scottsdale, Dr. Luca Lioce, NMD of Vita Sana Medical Center performs every thread lift personally.
Quick facts
- Material: polydioxanone — fully dissolvable, surgical-grade
- Procedure time: 45–60 minutes with local numbing
- Downtime: 1–2 days of soreness; bruising possible
- Results: immediate lift, maturing over 2–3 months
- Duration: 12–18 months as collagen persists
Frequently Asked Questions
Are PDO threads safe?
PDO has decades of surgical use and dissolves completely; in trained physician hands, thread lifting has a strong safety profile. Provider skill is the main safety variable.
Do PDO threads really work?
Yes — for mild-to-moderate laxity, threads deliver a visible, natural lift that injectables cannot, without surgical downtime.
What happens when the threads dissolve?
The collagen built along each thread continues supporting the lift — results typically last 12–18 months.
PDO Threads at Vita Sana Medical Center
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Vita Sana Medical Center · 4300 N. Miller Rd. Suite 144, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (480) 579-5290 · Serving Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa & Fountain Hills. Individual results vary; treatment requires medical evaluation.