PDO thread lift for jawline and mid-face support at Veritas Backstage Austin medspa

REGENERATIVE TREATMENT

PDO Thread Lift

Fine, dissolvable threads placed beneath the skin to support structure and prompt the body to rebuild its own collagen.

PDO threads — made of polydioxanone, the same material used in dissolvable surgical sutures — are placed beneath the skin with a fine needle. Small barbs along each thread anchor gently into the surrounding tissue, creating a controlled response the body reads as a signal to rebuild: new collagen forms along the thread's path over the following months.

Collagen loss shows up as structural shift — skin with less to hold onto, contour that has softened, tissue with less tension than it once had. PDO threads work at that structural layer directly, providing support where it's needed while prompting the skin to build its own collagen over time.

For patients who want a lifted, more defined contour without surgery, PDO threads offer a considered middle ground — more structural support than filler alone provides, without the recovery of a surgical facelift. The lift is immediate at placement, and the collagen response continues to build for several months afterward.

THE EXPERIENCE

Treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and does not require anesthesia. A topical numbing agent is applied beforehand, and most patients describe the sensation as pressure rather than pain.

Threads are placed by your provider along the jawline, cheeks, or other areas where support is needed, positioned to work with — not against — your natural facial structure.

Soreness, tightness, and mild bruising in the treated area are expected for one to three weeks as the tissue settles. Taking arnica before your appointment and acetaminophen afterward can help manage this. The threads themselves dissolve over six to twelve months; the structural support and collagen response they've prompted continue well beyond that, with results typically holding for up to two years.

What it treats

FACE

  • Structural shift along the jawline and mid-to-lower face

  • Nasolabial folds and marionette lines

  • Cheek contour that has softened over time

NECK

  • Excess or loosened skin beneath the jaw

NECK

  • Reduced brow position and lateral hooding

IDEAL CANDIDATE

PDO threads are appropriate for patients who want a non-surgical option for addressing structural shift in the face — support and lift without the recovery time of a surgical facelift. They're well suited to patients who aren't ready for permanent results, or who prefer to build toward more significant change gradually rather than all at once.

A consultation confirms candidacy and treatment area. Patients with active skin infections in the treatment area, certain autoimmune conditions, or who are pregnant or nursing should discuss timing with their provider.

Results and maintenance

The lifting effect is visible immediately after placement, with the collagen-building response continuing to develop over the following months. Threads dissolve fully within six to twelve months, but results — driven by the new collagen they've prompted — typically hold for up to two years.

Many patients return for a repeat session as that collagen response begins to soften, rather than waiting until support has fully faded.

PAIRS WITH

SCULPTRA

Sculptra is a biostimulator that prompts the body to build collagen gradually over several months, most often used to restore volume that has softened over time.

PDO threads and Sculptra work at different depths of the same structural change: threads provide immediate support and tension along the lifted plane, while Sculptra rebuilds volume beneath it.

Scheduled together or in sequence, the two treatments address both what a face has lost in volume and what it has lost in structural support — a common combination for patients in the First Signs or Mature pathway.

FAQ • NEED TO KNOW

QUESTIONS

PDO threads are fine, dissolvable sutures placed beneath the skin with a needle, with small barbs along each thread that anchor into the surrounding tissue. Placement creates two effects: an immediate, subtle lift from the thread's physical support, and a longer collagen-building response as the body reacts to the thread's presence over the following months.

A topical numbing agent is applied before treatment begins, and the procedure itself does not require anesthesia. Most patients describe the sensation as pressure rather than pain, and the full treatment takes about 30 minutes.

Soreness, tightness, and mild bruising in the treated area are common for one to three weeks. Taking arnica before your appointment and acetaminophen afterward can help manage discomfort. The threads dissolve over six to twelve months, and results typically hold for up to two years as the collagen they've prompted remains in place.

Most commonly along the jawline and mid-to-lower face, including the cheeks, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. They're also used under the jaw to address loosened skin, or positioned to lift and open the brow.

The threads themselves dissolve within six to twelve months, but the collagen response they trigger continues to provide structural support beyond that — most patients see results holding for up to two years before a repeat session is needed.

**Results may vary. Veritas Backstage is reputable for complete customer satisfaction for completed treatments. Unless otherwise noted, testimonials provided for Backstage are clients who have undergone complete treatment(s.) However, results may vary per client. No treatment is promised to provide permanent results. A guarantee is neither provided nor implied.

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