PDO mono threads

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fine, dissolvable sutures placed under the skin in cosmetic practice. They stimulate collagen production and are used as part of an overall approach to skin treatments.
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Risks and possible complications are set out further down this page and we ask that you read them before booking.

Who it may suit
People looking to support skin quality and firmness as part of a broader plan, rather than seeking a single dramatic change. Suitability is assessed at your consultation.
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What to expect
The skin is cleansed and a topical anaesthetic is usually applied. Fine threads are introduced under the skin using a small needle or cannula. Appointments generally take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the area treated.
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Preparation and downtime
Avoid blood-thinning supplements where your doctor agrees it is safe to do so, and arrive with clean skin. Redness, swelling, tenderness or bruising is common for several days and settles gradually. Strenuous exercise, facials and extremes of temperature are best avoided for about a week.
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Risks and possible complications
Threads are a medical procedure and they carry risk, so it is important you know what can happen before you decide. Redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising and a pulling or tight sensation are expected in the first days to weeks. You may be able to feel the threads under the skin for a time, and small dimples, puckering or slight unevenness can occur while things settle. Less commonly, threads can move, become visible, or work their way out through the skin, and they may need to be removed. Infection is uncommon but possible, and warmth, spreading redness, increasing pain, swelling or discharge should be reported to us promptly. Small lumps or areas of firmness can persist for several weeks. Rare complications include a persistent nodule or granuloma, scarring, injury to a nerve causing numbness or altered movement, injury to a blood vessel, and prolonged swelling. Threads are avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, where there is active infection or inflammation in the area, in people with a history of keloid scarring, and where certain medical conditions or blood-thinning medicines make bleeding more likely. The threads absorb over several months, so the effect is temporary and repeat treatment is needed to maintain it. Results build gradually, vary from person to person, and some people notice little difference. Josie will go through the risks that apply to you, how they are managed and what to do if you are concerned afterwards, before you give consent. You are welcome to call the clinic on (02) 9331 7228 with any questions.

Please note
An in-person consultation is required before any treatment. Results may vary from person to person. Potential risks, benefits and suitability are discussed with you before any treatment is provided.