At LeVogue Med Spa, PDO thread lift results using Mint brand threads typically last 12 to 18 months. The threads themselves dissolve naturally within 4 to 6 months, but the collagen they stimulate continues to support the lifted appearance well beyond that point. Many clients schedule a maintenance session at 12 to 18 months to build on their results.

The number of PDO threads you need depends on the treatment area, the degree of skin laxity, and the level of lift you want to achieve. Smaller areas like the brows may require just a few threads, while larger areas such as the jawline, cheeks, or neck typically need more to create proper support and lift. During your consultation at LeVogue Med Spa, your provider will assess your facial anatomy and design a custom plan, including the exact number of threads needed to achieve natural, balanced results.

Discomfort is minimal. We apply numbing cream and administer local anesthesia to the entry points before any threads are placed. Most clients describe feeling pressure and a mild tugging sensation during the 90-minute procedure rather than actual pain. After the session, mild tenderness and tightness at the treatment site are normal for the first few days and resolve as swelling subsides.

Plan for 7 to 10 days of social downtime at LeVogue. During this period, you may notice mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the thread entry points. Most clients return to desk work and normal daily activities within a few days but avoid intense exercise, saunas, and social events for the full 7 to 10 days. By day 10, most visible bruising and swelling have resolved.

You will see an immediate improvement right after your session. The physical placement of the threads creates a mechanical lift that is visible from day one. Over the following 2 to 12 weeks, your body responds by building new collagen fibers around the threads. Most clients see their peak result at 3 months post-treatment, at which point skin is visibly firmer, more defined, and the lifted contour is fully settled.

Yes, and many LeVogue clients do exactly this for a more comprehensive rejuvenation result. Botox addresses dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement, fillers restore lost volume and structure, and PDO threads lift and tighten the skin. Used together, these three treatments form what is sometimes called a liquid facelift. Your provider will recommend the right combination and timing based on your specific anatomy and goals.

PDO thread lifts are considered safe when performed by a licensed, experienced provider using medical-grade threads. The material, polydioxanone, has been used in surgical sutures for decades and is biocompatible, meaning your body absorbs it naturally without forming scar tissue. At LeVogue, every thread lift is performed by a licensed RN or PA with advanced training in facial anatomy and thread placement. As with any aesthetic procedure, rare side effects such as thread visibility, asymmetry, or infection are possible and are discussed fully during your consultation.

PDO thread lifts are most effective for clients with mild to moderate skin laxity. Clients with very advanced sagging may not see sufficient improvement from threads alone and may benefit more from a surgical consultation. The procedure is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding clients, those with active skin infections at the treatment site, or those with certain autoimmune or clotting disorders. Your LeVogue provider will assess candidacy thoroughly during your consultation.