What is better: PDO threads or hyaluronic acid?
- What are PDO threads, and what is hyaluronic acid?
- How do PDO threads work, and how does hyaluronic acid work?
- What are the main uses of PDO threads and hyaluronic acid?
- What effects can be expected after both procedures?
- What are the contraindications for both procedures?
- Can PDO thread treatments be combined with hyaluronic acid?
- Face lifting and wrinkle filling: what to choose?
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 a subcutaneous scaffold. 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 hydration and elasticity as it binds water effectively. In aesthetic medicine, it has a wide range of uses: as 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 work in two ways, providing both immediate and long-term benefits. Mechanically, they create invisible scaffolding under the skin, immediately lifting and tightening loose skin, giving a visible lifting effect. Special threads with hooks precisely anchor in the tissues, providing tension. Biologically, their presence in the skin causes controlled micro-damage, stimulating fibroblasts for intensive collagen and elastin production. This process, called neocollagenesis, makes the skin noticeably denser and firmer, leading to a long-lasting improvement in its condition.
Hyaluronic acid plays a key role in aesthetic medicine, acting as both an effective filler and an intense moisturizer. When injected under the skin, it has the ability to bind water, immediately increasing tissue volume. This effectively smooths wrinkles and creases, and allows for precise facial contouring. 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 areas. Their applications include:
- improving facial contour and lifting sagging cheeks,
- revitalizing the brow and forehead area,
- correcting the jawline and reducing double chin,
- smoothing nasolabial folds and smoker's lines,
- tightening loose skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has broad applications in aesthetic medicine:
- in volumetric procedures, it restores lost volume to the skin (e.g., by filling the cheeks),
- serves as a basis for lip modeling, allowing for lip enhancement, contour correction, and Cupid's bow accentuation,
- fills in depressions such as tear troughs, deep folds, or scars,
- as part of biorevitalization, intensely moisturizes the skin, making it firmer,
- visibly smoothes fine lines.
PDO threads provide an instant skin lifting effect. The full effect of their action is revealed after 2-3 months. The procedure with their use causes an immediate lifting of the skin, firming, densification, tightening, and stimulation of new collagen production. Its effects last from 1 year to even 2 years.
Hyauronic acid works rapidly, filling the skin and increasing its volume. The effects of its action last from 6 to 18 months, and this time depends on the administered preparation and the patient's characteristics.
Both PDO threads and hyaluronic acid effectively rejuvenate the skin, providing it with a natural and aesthetic appearance.
Treatments 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 treatments include:
- Pregnancy,
- Breastfeeding,
- Active skin infections,
- Autoimmune diseases,
- Cancer,
- Blood clotting disorders,
- Use of anticoagulant medications.
After the treatments, temporary side effects may occur, such as:
- Swelling,
- Edema,
- Bruising,
- Tenderness of the skin,
- 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 sometimes appear.
Adhering to post-treatment recommendations is crucial for proper skin healing and achieving the best aesthetic results.
The combination of 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 a comprehensive rejuvenation of the skin: the face contour is visibly lifted, the features 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 facial oval, 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 a consultation with an experienced doctor who will choose the most beneficial solution for your skin.