PDO Thread Lift in London
Lift · Tighten · Stimulate Collagen
No Surgery — Immediate Lift, Lasting Collagen Effect — Excellence on Harley Street
PDO thread lift offers a genuine middle ground between dermal filler and surgical facelift — a mechanical lift using dissolvable medical sutures, with the added benefit of stimulating your own collagen production long after the threads themselves have dissolved.
How PDO Thread Lift Works
PDO (polydioxanone) threads are fine, dissolvable sutures that have been used safely in surgical medicine for decades. In a thread lift, these threads are inserted beneath the skin using a fine needle or cannula, where barbs along the thread anchor into the tissue and gently lift it along the line of insertion — producing an immediate, visible lifting effect without any incision or general anaesthetic.
The lifting effect is only the first part of the result. As the PDO threads gradually dissolve over several months, they stimulate the body’s own collagen production around the treated area, a process called neocollagenesis. This means skin texture, firmness, and elasticity continue to improve even after the threads themselves have fully dissolved, giving the treatment a longer-lasting structural benefit than the mechanical lift alone would suggest.
“What makes thread lift different from filler is that it works with two distinct mechanisms — an immediate mechanical lift, and a genuine, longer-term collagen response. Patients are often surprised that their skin keeps improving for months after the visible ‘lift’ part has settled.”Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal, PHP Aesthetic-Wellness
What PDO Thread Lift Can Address
Treatment Areas
The Treatment Experience
Assessment
Dr Philippe or Dr Jihyun Byun assesses your skin laxity, facial structure, and goals to determine the right thread type, placement, and number of threads for your treatment.
Thread Placement
A local anaesthetic is applied, and the threads are inserted beneath the skin using a fine needle or cannula along carefully planned lines.
Immediate Lift, Ongoing Improvement
A visible lift is apparent immediately. Over the following months, as the threads dissolve, collagen stimulation continues to improve skin firmness and texture.
What to Expect
Duration
Treatment typically takes 30–60 minutes, depending on the number of threads and areas treated, including local anaesthetic application.
Downtime
Mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness for a few days is common. Most patients return to normal activity within a day or two, avoiding excessive facial movement for the first two weeks.
Results Last
The threads themselves dissolve over six to nine months. The lifting and collagen-stimulating effect typically lasts twelve to eighteen months in total.
PDO Thread Lift Prices
Fox Eye Thread Lift
A subtle lift to the outer brow and eye area for a more open, refreshed look. About 60 minutes.
From £600
Neck Thread Lift
Lifting and tightening for early laxity in the neck. About 60 minutes.
From £1,000
Face Thread Lift
Lifting and repositioning of the mid-face and jawline. About 60 minutes.
From £1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Treatments
Dermal Fillers
Restores volume to areas that have lost fullness, often combined with thread lift for a complete result.
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Stimulates the skin’s own collagen and elastin production, complementing the collagen-stimulating effect of PDO threads.
Learn more →Botox®
Softens dynamic lines and complements the structural lift of PDO threads as part of a complete rejuvenation programme.
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PHP Aesthetic-Wellness — The French Touch
22 Harley Street, Suite 8, London W1G 9PL
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