A Nova PDO Thread Lift is a cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedure using FDA-Approved polydioxanone sutures, (used safely for decades in surgery) to lift, tighten, firm and smooth your skin.
Nova Threads perform lifting and volumizing by generating new collagen and enabling your skin care professional to lift and mold sagging skin into a more youthful position. The results are instant, improve with time and leave no scars.
How do they work?
During a Nova PDO thread procedure, the threads are inserted into the skin with a fine needle. They can be placed in various orientations and patterns depending on the desired lifting effect.
Thread placement is either directionally to mold and lift sagging skin, or in a cross-hatch pattern to provide a strong infrastructure for skin improvement. This fights the visible signs of aging in two ways:
- Immediate lifting: Fine lines and wrinkles are immediately lifted and smoothed for rejuvenation that you can see right away.
- Increased collagen: Over a few months, the skin’s healing response produces younger, fresher collagen around the sutures for stronger, firmer, more flexible skin that looks younger and smoother even after the threads are absorbed safely by the body.
Once inserted, PDO threads provide mechanical support to lift and suspend the skin, resulting in a tightening effect. Over time, the threads dissolve naturally within the body while stimulating collagen production, which further enhances skin firmness. Over a few months the thread is absorbed by the body, but the collagen produced remains in place providing volume and lift that last and last!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there downtime after Nova Threads?
There is little to no social or professional downtime after the Nova Thread injection. There is no need for pain medications or antibiotics. You may have some minor bruising and redness.
Why choose Nova threads over a surgical facelift?
There are many factors that will help you determine what’s right for you when it comes to looking and feeling younger. So ask yourself the following questions:
Do I want surgery? Do I want scars for life? Do I have 2-3 weeks recovery time? Do I want people to see a dramatically new me, or do I want something a bit more subtle, but noticeable?
Nova PDO threads have gained popularity as a non-surgical option for individuals seeking facial rejuvenation and skin tightening without the invasiveness and recovery time associated with traditional surgical procedures.
Nova Threads are an injectable, directional skin firming option. The Threads are completely absorbed by your body in 6 months and results typically last 1-2 years. A surgical facelift typically lasts about 5 years.
With Nova Threads the upfront cost is significantly lower, and you can always come back in a year or two to refresh your results. With a surgical facelift, you may not be able to have more than one because of scar tissue created during the first surgery.
Does the procedure hurt?
The experience of pain or discomfort during Nova PDO thread insertion can vary from person to person. Here are some factors that may influence how much discomfort you might feel:
- Individual Pain Threshold: Everyone has a different tolerance for pain. Some people may find the procedure uncomfortable, while others may experience minimal discomfort.
- Location of Treatment: Sensitivity to pain can vary depending on the area of the face or body where the PDO threads are being inserted. Areas with thinner skin or more nerve endings may be more sensitive.
- Local Anesthesia, Numbing Cream, and/or Nitrous Oxide: At Anazao MD we use a local anesthesia or numbing cream prior to inserting the PDO threads to minimize discomfort. This can significantly reduce any pain or discomfort during the procedure. Additionally, you may have the option of using Nitrous Oxide to relieve any anxiety and give you a feeling of ease and relaxation.
- Aftercare and Recovery: Some mild discomfort or soreness in the treated area may occur after the procedure as the threads settle and the skin adjusts. This is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers and resolves within a few days.
Which areas can be treated with the PDO Threads?
The most popular treatment areas are the brows, cheeks (midface), jowls, and the upper neck. However, a thread lift can be performed virtually anywhere on the body, such as lifting loose skin on the upper arms, stomach, buttocks, thighs, and around the knees.
Are there any side effects?
Are there any side effects? Some mild swelling, bruising, and soreness are common after the procedure, but these effects are temporary and subside within a few days.
What are the types of threads?
- Smooth threads are used for collagen stimulation to reduce fine lines and superficial wrinkles.
- Looped threads provide instant volume and are typically used for better definition of the lip line, and for filling and lifting smile lines.
- Barbed threads grasp and hold sagging skin to lift the skin up to a more youthful, firmer position.
And because our team has received advanced training in the proper placement and positioning of Nova Threads you can be sure that whichever type is right for you, the result will be natural and spectacular.
