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PDO Thread Lift — Fort Myers, FL
Last updated May 2026
PDO threads offer immediate skin tightening and long-term collagen stimulation — lifting sagging skin and improving texture without surgery, scalpels, or significant downtime.
Tighten, lift, and stimulate collagen for skin that looks firmer and younger
PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fine sutures inserted under the skin through a tiny entry point. As they dissolve over 4–6 months, they stimulate a significant collagen response that continues improving skin quality and firmness long after the threads are gone. Lifting threads additionally create an immediate mechanical lift of sagging tissue.
Ideal for
Smooth (mono) threads for collagen and texture. Lifting (barb) threads for immediate mechanical lift.
PDO triggers your body to build new collagen and elastin — results improve and continue months after treatment.
Lifting threads physically reposition tissue for an instant improvement visible right after treatment.
While threads dissolve in 4–6 months, the collagen stimulation maintains results for 12–18 months.
The Process
PDO threads are a precisely performed in-office procedure producing immediate and progressive results.
We evaluate your skin laxity, tissue quality, and goals to determine the number, type, and placement of threads needed.
Entry points are marked and thoroughly numbed with topical and local anesthetic for a comfortable treatment experience.
Fine PDO threads are inserted under the skin via a small needle or cannula. Lifting threads are then gently positioned to reposition tissue.
You'll see immediate improvement with lifting threads. Collagen results build over 2–6 months as the threads dissolve and stimulate new tissue.
Thread Lift Expertise
PDO threads require precise anatomical knowledge and technique. Our licensed providers are trained in both smooth and lifting thread placement for safe, effective results.
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Why Choose This Treatment
PDO threads bridge the gap between non-invasive skincare and surgical lifting — real, visible results with minimal downtime.
Barbed threads create a physical lift of sagging tissue visible right after your appointment.
As threads dissolve they trigger a collagen response — improving firmness and texture for 12–18 months.
All results from tiny needle entry points with no incisions, stitches, or surgical recovery.
Threads can target specific areas — brow, cheeks, jawline, neck — or treat multiple zones in one appointment.
PDO threads work beautifully alongside Botox and filler for a comprehensive non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
We place PDO threads in these popular treatment zones:
Client Experiences
"I was dreading surgery but my jowls were really bothering me. The threads gave me a real lift — I was shocked at the difference."
Danielle F.
Fort Myers, FL
"The collagen stimulation is real. Three months after my threads I kept looking better and better."
Amanda R.
Cape Coral, FL
"Finally a lifting treatment that actually works. My face looks firmer and lifted without the surgical price tag or recovery."
Patricia H.
Fort Myers, FL
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Common Questions
The threads themselves dissolve in 4–6 months, but the collagen stimulation they trigger produces results that last 12–18 months. Many clients repeat treatment annually to maintain their lift.
Smooth (mono) threads are for collagen stimulation and skin quality improvement — no mechanical lift. Lifting (barb) threads have tiny barbs that physically grab and reposition sagging tissue. We often use both types in combination.
Minimal. Most clients experience some swelling, tenderness, and possible minor bruising for 3–7 days. You can resume most normal activities right away, though we recommend avoiding intense exercise and facial massage for 1–2 weeks.
Yes — PDO threads pair excellently with injectables. Threads provide structure and lift; Botox relaxes overactive muscles; filler restores volume. Together they create a comprehensive non-surgical rejuvenation.
PDO is the same material used in medical sutures for decades — biocompatible and well-studied. When placed by trained providers, PDO thread procedures are safe with a low complication rate.
Ideal candidates have mild to moderate skin laxity, good skin quality, and realistic expectations. Those with severe sagging may need surgical correction, which we'll assess honestly during consultation.
Learn more from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' guide to thread lift procedures.
PDO thread lifts at Solace start at $500 for a targeted treatment. A comprehensive mid-face or jawline lift using barbed/cog threads typically runs $800–$1,500 depending on the number of threads placed. PDO threads last 12–18 months as the threads dissolve and collagen deposits remain. CareCredit financing is available.
Mono threads are smooth polydioxanone sutures that stimulate collagen production without mechanical lifting — used for skin texture and fine line improvement. Cog/barbed threads have small projections that mechanically lift and reposition tissue when inserted — used for jowl lifting, brow lifting, and facial contouring. A thread lift protocol may combine both types. At Solace, your provider recommends the appropriate thread type at consultation.
PDO threads are made of polydioxanone (the same material used in surgical sutures), which dissolves in 6–8 months. However, the collagen that forms around the threads remains for 12–18 months after the procedure. The lifting effect is supported by collagen throughout this period. Maintaining results requires a series of 2–3 treatments per year for mono threads, or repeat cog treatments annually.
For the first 2 weeks after PDO threads: avoid vigorous facial massage, extreme facial expressions, wide mouth opening (dentist appointments), and sleeping face-down. Avoid makeup on insertion sites for 24 hours. Minor swelling, bruising, and puckering at thread entry points is normal for 3–7 days. Full results are visible at 4–6 weeks as collagen deposits form.
The physical PDO threads dissolve in 4–6 months, but the collagen they stimulate persists for 12–18 months. Most patients repeat treatment annually to maintain results. PDO threads at Solace start at $400.
Local anesthetic is injected at each entry point, making the procedure very tolerable. Mild soreness, heaviness, and dimpling are normal for 3–7 days as the threads settle into the tissue.
More Treatments
This treatment is part of our Injectables & Fillers menu at Solace Wellness Aesthetics in Fort Myers. Whether PDO Threads is the right fit or you want to compare options, browse the full category to find the treatment that matches your skin goals and budget.
Conveniently located at 12545 New Brittany Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, Solace Wellness Aesthetics serves clients from Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, and throughout Southwest Florida. If you're searching for a medical spa near you in SWFL, we're minutes away.
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