Threads used around the eyes are a delicate and effective method of rejuvenating this demanding area. These are thin, absorbable threads that are introduced into the upper or lower eyelid skin, in the area of crow's feet or the tear trough with the help of a thin needle. The threads create a natural scaffold for the skin, while also initiating deep tissue regeneration by stimulating fibroblasts.
How do PDO threads work around the eyes?
- Induce neocollagenesis - stimulate the production of collagen type I and III, leading to skin densification and firming
- Activate fibroblasts to produce elastin, improving elasticity and firmness
- Affect mimetic muscles, gently relaxing them - providing a smoothing effect without immobilizing facial expressions
- Stimulate angiogenesis and the release of growth factors - improving tissue oxygenation and nutrition
- Densify and strengthen the skin structure, reducing sagging and shading
When to use threads around the eyes?
- From around 35 years old, when the first structural wrinkles and signs of sagging are visible
- For established crow's feet, sagging outer eye corners
- In the case of sagging, thin skin of the lower eyelid that requires densification
- When the patient does not want to use botulinum toxin or did not achieve natural effects from it
- As a stage of combined anti-aging therapy (e.g., after PRP, mesotherapy, stimulators)
Effects of using PDO threads around the eyes:
- Smoothing crow's feet and mimetic wrinkles - Due to the gentle skin tightening and relaxation of muscle fibers, wrinkles around the eyes are visibly reduced. Threads not only work mechanically but also stimulate skin remodeling, which builds up over the following weeks.
- Densification of the lower eyelid skin - Threads improve the density and elasticity of the thin skin under the eyes, making it more resistant to folding and sagging.
- Firming without volume effect - The skin is tightened and smoothed without excessive filling or contour exaggeration.
- Natural relaxation of mimetic muscles - Threads gently weaken muscle action, promoting wrinkle smoothing without freezing facial expressions.
- External eye corner lift - Subtle skin tension in the temple area creates an open, younger look.
- Reduction of sagging and puffiness - Improved skin structure better supports tissues, reducing the risk of "bags" and rolled skin.
- Refreshment and brightening of the gaze - Improved circulation and skin densification result in a rested, radiant eye appearance.
The effect lasts for 12-18 months
Treatment frequency
- The procedure is performed every 12-18 months, depending on the type of threads and skin condition
- It can be combined with other therapies in a staged plan, with intervals of 3-4 weeks
Alternative: Needle Shaping
Needle Shaping is an alternative to PDO threads - without leaving material under the skin. The procedure involves using an electrical impulse through a very thin needle, causing collagen fibers in the skin to twist, creating natural, bioelectric "collagen threads." The effects work well in thin, challenging eyelid skin, especially in patients who do not want subcutaneous implants.
What to combine with threads around the eyes?
- Mesotherapy or Tissue Stimulators - after 2-3 weeks - for hydration and regeneration support
- LED light (red, amber) - immediately after the procedure - supports healing and stimulation
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP, CGF) - 2-3 weeks after, as a regeneration booster
- Non-Ablative Fractional Laser or HIFU (in a staged plan) - for skin quality and tissue structure improvement
- Carboxytherapy - before the procedure - improves tissue circulation and oxygenation
Procedures using PDO or Needle Shaping threads around the eyes are an effective and increasingly chosen method of rejuvenation without overcorrection. When combined with regenerative therapies, they deliver results comparable to surgical procedures - but without a scalpel and lengthy recovery.