What is better: PDO threads or hyaluronic acid?

PDO threads are innovative synthetic fibers, fully biodegradable, made of polydioxanone. This material, long used in surgery as absorbable sutures, is now used in aesthetic medicine to create subcutaneous scaffolding. Polydioxanone is not only safe and biocompatible but also gradually dissolves in tissues. Other types of threads are also available on the market, such as those made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) or polycaprolactone.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide found in human skin. It is crucial for skin moisturization and elasticity as it binds water effectively. In aesthetic medicine, it has a wide range of applications: as a cross-linked filler, it is used to increase skin volume, while in non-cross-linked form, it acts as a biostimulator, supporting skin revitalization. Importantly, this acid is fully compatible with the body and undergoes biodegradation.

Threads act in a dual way, providing both immediate and long-term benefits. Mechanically, they create an invisible scaffolding under the skin, which immediately lifts and tightens sagging skin, giving a visible lifting effect. Special threads with barbs precisely anchor in the tissues, ensuring their tension. Biologically, their presence in the skin causes controlled micro-injuries, stimulating fibroblasts to intensively produce collagen and elastin. This process, called neocollagenesis, makes the skin visibly denser and firmer, resulting in a long-term improvement in its condition.

Hyaluronic acid plays a key role in aesthetic medicine, acting both as an effective filler and intensive moisturizer. When injected under the skin, it has the ability to bind water, thereby immediately increasing tissue volume. This effectively smoothes wrinkles and folds, as well as allows for precise contouring of the face. Furthermore, it creates an invisible protective barrier on the skin's surface, preventing moisture loss, supporting deep skin hydration, and improving its elasticity.

PDO threads are an excellent solution for skin lifting, providing comprehensive improvement in the appearance of the face, neck, décolletage, and other body parts. Their applications include:

• improving facial contours and lifting sagging cheeks,

• revitalizing the brow and forehead area,

• correcting the jawline and reducing double chin,

• smoothing nasolabial folds and smoker's lines,

• firming sagging skin.

Hyaluronic acid has a wide range of applications in aesthetic medicine:

• in volumetric procedures, it restores lost volume to the skin (e.g., by filling the cheeks),

• it is used as a basis for lip modeling, allowing for lip augmentation, contour correction, and accentuation of the Cupid's bow,

• fills in depressions such as tear troughs, deep wrinkles, or scars,

• as part of biorevitalization, intensely moisturizes the skin, making it firmer,

• visibly smooths out fine lines.

PDO threads provide an instant skin lifting effect. The full effect of their action is revealed after 2-3 months. The procedure using PDO threads results in immediate lifting, firming, densifying, and tightening of the skin, as well as stimulation of new collagen production. Its effects last from 1 year to up to 2 years.

Hyaluronic acid works rapidly by filling the skin and increasing its volume. The effects of its action last from 6 to 18 months, and this time period depends on the specific product used and the patient's characteristics.

Both PDO threads and hyaluronic acid effectively rejuvenate the skin, providing it with a natural and aesthetic appearance.

Procedures using PDO threads and hyaluronic acid are safe as long as they are performed by a qualified specialist after a medical consultation. Contraindications for these procedures include:

• Pregnancy,

• Breastfeeding,

• Active skin infections,

• Autoimmune diseases,

• Cancer,

• Coagulation disorders,

• Use of anticoagulant medications.

After the procedures, temporary side effects may occur, such as:

• Swelling,

• Edema,

• Bruising,

• Skin tenderness,

• Discomfort,

• Redness.

Using PDO threads carries a specific risk of skin asymmetry, folding, or thread migration. In the case of hyaluronic acid use, lumps may appear.

Adhering to post-procedural recommendations is crucial for proper skin healing and achieving the best aesthetic results.

Combining PDO threads with hyaluronic acid is an extremely effective and popular strategy in aesthetic medicine, as these two methods complement each other perfectly, providing comprehensive results.

PDO threads effectively lift the skin and improve its tension, while hyaluronic acid intensely moisturizes it and restores lost volume.

The result of combining both treatments is comprehensive skin rejuvenation: the face contour is noticeably lifted, the contours are beautifully sculpted, and wrinkles are smoothed out.

To achieve even better results, this synergistic combination can be enriched with other treatments, such as mesotherapy or the use of calcium hydroxyapatite.

The choice between PDO threads and hyaluronic acid always depends on the individual needs of the skin and the expected results.

PDO threads are excellent for lifting: effectively lifting sagging tissues, improving the oval of the face, and providing solid support to the skin. On the other hand, hyaluronic acid is great for filling wrinkles, contouring the face, and intensely moisturizing the skin.

For comprehensive skin revitalization and achieving even better results, both of these treatments can be successfully combined. Remember, the most important thing is always consultation with an experienced doctor who will choose the most beneficial solution for your skin.