Posted on May 28, 2026

If you’ve noticed sagging skin, softening jawlines, jowls, neck laxity, or changes in facial firmness, you’re not alone. As collagen naturally declines with age — especially during perimenopause and menopause — skin can lose elasticity and structure, leaving many women feeling like they look more tired or older than they feel.

At In Harmony Health and Wellness, we believe aesthetic treatments should help you look refreshed, confident, and naturally like yourself — never overdone. PDO threads offer a minimally invasive option for lifting and rejuvenating the skin while supporting your body’s natural collagen production.

What Are PDO Threads?

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are dissolvable medical-grade sutures placed just beneath the skin to provide subtle support and rejuvenation. Depending on your goals, PDO threads may be used to improve skin texture, stimulate collagen, or provide a gentle lifting effect in areas of laxity.

PDO has been used safely in medicine for decades, and in aesthetics, these threads are carefully placed to support tissue and encourage collagen remodeling over time. Unlike surgery, PDO thread treatments require no large incisions, no general anesthesia, and minimal downtime, making them an appealing option for people seeking natural-looking rejuvenation without a facelift.

How Do PDO Threads Work?

PDO threads work in two ways:

1. Immediate Structural Support: Certain PDO threads are designed to gently reposition and support tissue in areas affected by mild to moderate sagging, helping improve facial contours and definition.

2. Collagen Stimulation Over Time: As the threads gradually dissolve, they stimulate your body’s natural healing response, encouraging collagen production in the treated area.

Collagen helps improve skin firmness, texture, and elasticity over time. Many patients notice both an immediate improvement and continued skin enhancement over the following months.

What Areas Can PDO Threads Treat?

PDO threads are highly customizable and may be used to treat concerns such as:

• Cheeks and mid-face laxity
• Jawline softening or jowls
• Neck laxity (“crepey” skin)
• Smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Marionette lines
• Under-eye support (in select candidates)
• Eyebrow or forehead lift (select candidates)
• Fine lines and skin texture concerns

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your concerns and determine whether PDO threads are an appropriate option for your goals.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

PDO threads may be a good option if you:

• Notice mild to moderate skin laxity or sagging
• Want a more refreshed appearance without surgery
• Prefer subtle, natural-looking results
• Want to support collagen production and skin quality
• Are not ready for — or interested in — a facelift

In general, ideal candidates are often between ages 30–65, though candidacy depends more on skin quality, degree of laxity, and goals than age alone. PDO threads work best for mild to moderate laxity. Patients with more significant skin sagging may benefit from combining treatments or exploring surgical options.

What Is Treatment Like?

Treatment typically takes about 30–60 minutes depending on the area treated. A local anesthetic is used to keep you comfortable. Most patients describe the experience as pressure or mild discomfort rather than pain.

After treatment, you can return to most normal activities quickly, though temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, or tightness is common.

Recovery and Downtime

Recovery is generally minimal, but some precautions help optimize healing. For the first 1–2 weeks, you may be advised to:

• Avoid strenuous exercise or heavy sweating
• Limit exaggerated facial movements
• Avoid facial massage or pressure to treated areas
• Sleep on your back when possible

Mild swelling, tenderness, bruising, or a feeling of tightness can occur and typically improves over several days to two weeks.

How Long Do PDO Thread Results Last?

PDO threads gradually dissolve over time, but the collagen stimulation they trigger may continue to support skin quality after the threads are gone. Results vary based on the type of thread used, treatment area, lifestyle, and individual biology, but many patients enjoy improvement for approximately 12–18 months. Some patients choose maintenance treatments to support long-term results.

Are PDO Threads Safe?

PDO thread treatments are generally considered minimally invasive and low risk when performed by a trained medical provider. As with any aesthetic procedure, side effects and risks are possible, including bruising, swelling, tenderness, asymmetry, infection, dimpling, or thread visibility/migration in rare cases. These risks will be discussed during your consultation.

Is PDO Thread Treatment Right for You?

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to aging well. At In Harmony Health and Wellness, every treatment plan is personalized to your goals, anatomy, and comfort level.

If you’re curious whether PDO threads could help you feel more refreshed, lifted, and confident — while still looking like yourself — schedule a consultation to learn more.