What is the difference between PDO and PCL threads?PDO and PCL threads are both bio-degradable temporary sutures that are used to help lift and tighten the skin. Details of the two are as follows:
Polydioxanone (PDO):– Last between 6 to 12 months; the sutures themselves dissolve after 6 months, but collagen production in the treated skin continues for up to 12 months.
– Improves fine wrinkles and reduces the size of the pores.
– Effectively improves the elasticity and tightness of the skin in the treated area.
– During the procedure the physical structure of the fat cells are altered at the cellular level, making a PDO thread lift a very effective method of facial shaping, contouring, and rejuvenation.
Polycaprolactone (PCL):– Can last for more than 2 years. The threads are slowly absorbed into the body within 1 to 2 years compared to PDO threads which take between six and eight months. Because of this, the results from a PCL thread lift last longer, and collagen production can continue for a further year once the threads have completely dissolved.
– More potent than PDO threads at stimulating collagen production.
– Very flexible and highly elastic, causing less pain and discomfort for the patient compared to PDO threads.
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