Mono Threads

Smooth or Mono threads can be used to improve the texture/ quality of skin in troublesome regions such as lower cheeks and perioral regions that can become bulky with dermal filler treatments, again by stimulating the body's own collagen production leading to continued improvement for months after the treatment

PDO Threads are the advanced secret to facial rejuvenation – inducing the production of collagen and creating a tightening effect for 6 to 12 months after your procedure. The threads become a support structure for your face, allowing natural collagen production to take place!

This treatment is a safe, non-surgical solution for tightening and thickening your skin. Mono Threads provide an improvement of fine lines and wrinkles by gradually stimulating natural collagen production.

There is minimal recovery time with the mono threads, there is a subtle instant result however, the real results are not evident for several months as the collagen & elastin is stimulated. Collagen production continues over the next few years, meaning your skin will be plumper and firmer for that time. Monos can be used anywhere on the face & body- great for tightening sagging skin after pregnancy & weight loss.

Common treatment areas are:

Sagging Jowls
Eyes
Cheeks (loss of volume)
Neck
Back of arms
Lower stomach

Basically anywhere you feel you would

benefit from tighter skin!

Mono threads are a type of PDO filament which can be inserted into the skin in a mesh-like pattern, to help increase skin tightness. The procedure is known for being minimally invasive. The procedure works by inducing collagen production through the filament inserted into the skin. Mono threads can be used to improve the texture/quality of skin in troublesome regions such as lower cheeks & perioral regions that can become bulky with dermal filler treatments, again by stimulating the body’s own collagen production leading to continued improvement for months after the treatment itself has been undertaken. We can also achieve tightening of tissues under the chin- the typical ‘turkey neck’ or loose ‘double chin’ again using mono-threads by stimulating the body’s own collagen.

Once inserted into the skin, the threads activate collagen synthesis to gradually tighten & rejuvenate the skin. This provides the skin with a tighter feel & appearance, also more of a youthful look. In clinic we offer a variety of Mono threads to treat different areas of the face & body.. for example, thicker threads are used to treat Nasolabial folds to help soften & "fill the fold". We also have specially designed threads to treat the Tear Trough Eye area to ensure minimal discomfort and minimal bruising. Mel, Aesthetic Practitioner will advise on which PDO Thread she feels will benefit & treat your concerns on your consultation.

PDO Mono Threads - Common Questions

Is It Painful?

Clients will experience minimal discomfort during their procedure as the area is numbed with a very effective cream prior to treatment. Some clients may experience slight tenderness in the treated area for a couple of hours following their appointment, ice can be applied to help reduce any swelling.

Is There Any Downtime?

There is little downtime with Mono Threads, clients are advised to minimise movement in the treated area for a couple of weeks to allow the skin to respond to the thread. Bruising is very common, you will receive pre & post care advise to help minimise bruising

No hot saunas, spas or intense exercise for a few weeks – for the same reason as above plus, minimising the chance of infection.

Is Everyone Suitable For Mono Threads?

Contraindications for treatment include:

Autoimmune disease
Pregnancy
Active infections or illness
Keloid scarring

Are These Threads Made To Lift?

These threads, by design, are not made to lift. They have no ‘barbs’ to hold on to or anchor tissue, they are smooth and are designed to be left in the skin until they dissolve (the filament is excreted over time through your kidneys) The tightening of the skin will lead to a slight lift, but lifting is not the purpose of mono threads; The PDO Cog Thread treatment is available in Clinic to lift.

How Many Mono Threads Are Used In A Treatment?

You need to have an adequate amount for the area being treated. Ideally the mono threads need to create a “mesh” in order to see real results. The purpose of the treatment is to create a ‘sheet’ of collagen and therefore the cross hatching of threads in each area is required. The cost of the treatment is dependant on area & how many threads are required, which is why treatment cost is P.O.C.

Usually an eye treatment takes a minimum of 10 per eye ( we have specialist eye threads to treat the tear trough area for minimal bruising & discomfort). The lower face can take 30 threads per side & a full face treatment can take up to 100 threads!

Will I See Much Difference Straight Away?

When treating with mono threads, the threads are placed into the skin in order to create new collagen & elastin which makes up the extracellular matrix of the skin. There is an initial improvement as the tissue has been strengthened with the thread but the real results are not evident for 8-12 weeks

Treatment Details

Procedure Time: 45-60 minutes
Back To Work: Immediately
Anaesthetic: Topical
Full Recovery: 2 Days
Sensitivity Period: 24-48 hrs
Duration Of Results: 12-24 months
Risks & Complications: Slight swelling & bruising
Onset Of Results: Initial improvement, maximum results can be expected after 8-12 weeks
Cost: From £60.00 - P.O.C

Why Does It Take So Long To See Results?

Collagen is a protein that gives your skin its elasticity & firmness. (it is also present in other body tissues such as blood vessels, muscles, bones.). When we are young we produce lots of collagen, sufficient to keep our skin soft & supple, our joints free from creaking & pain when we get up after sitting for long periods etc. Sagging & wrinkling of the skin also occurs when we have less collagen & also after sun exposure. The collagen created can be damaged too - depletion of collagenesis (Collagen production) of the correct kind leads to leather type skin.

Studies show that collagenesis can be boosted several ways for those whom are producing less or damaged collagen fibres

Good nutrition with collagen dense foods
Ablative lasers – removing the damaged cells producing damaged collagen.(down time required)
Sunscreen – not so much to boost collagen production but to prevent photodamage of existing collagen & elastin fibres
LED light therapy
RF
Microneedling
Mono threads
PRP

New collagen formation takes about 12 weeks , this is

why we can start to see results at about 8 weeks but real

results will be more visible at 12 weeks. This collagen

production will continue for about 2-3 years.

How Often Do I Need To Re-Do My Mono Threads?

Once you have seen a result, it will last approximately 12 months as the collagen production has been stimulated. Treatment can be repeated to maintain results every 8-12 months

Does Having A Thread Procedure Mean I Don’t Need Injectable Treatments?

No, these treatments target different parts of the anatomy. PDO Mono Threads work really well with other Aesthetic treatments, complimenting & enhancing their results.

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