Exp: 2025.07.06
Throughout various medical fields, PDO (polydioxanone) has proven to be a valuable material, widely utilized in orthopaedics, paediatric surgery, and maxillofacial surgery. In the field of cosmetology, it has gained recognition for its effectiveness in face rejuvenation, skin lifting, and tightening. This biodegradable synthetic polymer is the main component of the threads, and its growing popularity can be attributed to its safety.
Indications
- Chin, face oval, nasolabial folds, forehead, eyebrows, nasolacrimal grooves, cheekbone areas
- Neck and decollete
- Abdomen
- Buttocks and inner thighs
- The inner surface of the hands
- Knees
The process of insertion is straightforward, producing stable results with minimal side effects and a low rate of complications. PDO biodegradation occurs through hydrolysis over a 4-6 month period, while the aesthetic effects last 18-24 months.