A Non-Surgical Lift for Sagging Skin

Sagging jowls. A softening jawline. Nasolabial folds that seem deeper every year. These are the changes that make people say “I look tired” — even when they’re well rested. A surgical facelift is one answer, but it’s far from the only one.

At Cleanz Med Spa in Glendale, AZ, the PDO thread lift offers a middle path: a minimally invasive treatment that physically lifts sagging tissue and stimulates your skin to build fresh collagen — with no general anesthesia, no surgical scars, and minimal downtime. Most patients are back to normal life within a week.

How PDO Threads Work

PDO (polydioxanone) threads are made from the same safe, absorbable suture material surgeons have used for decades. Placed just beneath the skin, they do two things at once:

1. Instant mechanical lift. Delicately barbed lifting threads gently reposition sagging tissue — jowls, cheeks, brows — the moment they’re placed. You see the lift before you leave.

2. Natural collagen renewal. Over the following months, the threads stimulate your skin to produce new collagen around them. The threads themselves fully dissolve within about 4–6 months, but the collagen framework they leave behind keeps supporting your skin long after — with results typically lasting 12–18 months.

Two Kinds of Threads, One Goal

Lifting threads have tiny barbs that grip and reposition sagging tissue. These do the heavy lifting for jowls, jawline, and cheeks.

Smooth threads are placed in a fine mesh pattern just under the skin’s surface to firm delicate areas and soften fine lines — a favorite for the neck, under-eye area, and around the mouth. They don’t pull; they rejuvenate from within by triggering collagen production.

Your provider will recommend the right combination for your concerns at your consultation — most treatment plans use both.

What a Thread Lift Can Treat

• Jowls & jawline — our most requested area; restores a cleaner, more defined lower face
• Cheeks & midface — lifts sagging cheeks and softens nasolabial folds
• Brows — a subtle, non-surgical brow lift for a more open, rested look
• Neck — firms loose skin under the chin and along the neck
• Fine lines — smooth threads rejuvenate delicate areas around the eyes and mouth

What to Expect

1. Consultation & facial mapping. We assess your skin laxity, discuss your goals, and map exactly where each thread will go. Threads are $150 each — your personalized quote will reflect the number of threads and areas in your treatment plan.

2. Comfort first. The treatment area is thoroughly numbed with local anesthetic. Most patients feel pressure, not pain.

3. The treatment itself. Using a fine cannula, threads are placed beneath the skin and gently positioned for lift. The appointment typically takes 30–60 minutes depending on the areas treated.

4. Right after. Expect some tightness, mild swelling, or tenderness for a few days — a sign the lift is settling in. Most patients return to work and normal activity quickly, with full aftercare guidance provided.

Pairs Beautifully With Botox & Fillers

Threads lift, dermal fillers restore lost volume, and Botox softens expression lines — together they address aging from every angle. Many of our patients combine a thread lift with Botox or fillers in a single treatment plan for a complete, natural-looking refresh. Ask about combination treatment at your consultation.

Is a Thread Lift Right for You?

A PDO thread lift is an excellent fit if you have mild to moderate skin laxity and want visible lifting without surgery or extended downtime. If skin sagging is more advanced, a surgical facelift may deliver the result you’re after — we’ll give you an honest assessment either way. Every treatment starts with a consultation to make sure threads are the right choice for your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do PDO thread lift results last?
The threads dissolve within about 4–6 months, but the new collagen they stimulate keeps supporting your skin. Most patients enjoy their results for 12–18 months.

Does a thread lift hurt?
The area is fully numbed with local anesthetic before treatment. Most patients report feeling pressure or tugging rather than pain, and any soreness afterward is typically mild and short-lived.

What is the downtime?
Minimal. You may have some swelling, tightness, or tenderness for a few days. Most patients are back to normal activities within a week — far less recovery than surgery.

How many threads will I need?
It depends on the areas treated and the degree of lifting desired — anywhere from a few threads for a brow refresh to more for a full lower-face lift. Your personalized plan and exact quote come from your consultation.

How is this different from a facelift?
A facelift surgically removes excess skin with dramatic, long-lasting results — and general anesthesia, scars, and weeks of recovery. A thread lift is minimally invasive with no surgical scars and days of downtime, trading some longevity and drama for safety and convenience.

Can I combine threads with Botox or fillers?
Absolutely — it’s one of the most effective combinations in aesthetic medicine. Threads reposition tissue, fillers restore volume, and Botox relaxes dynamic wrinkles. We’ll design the right combination for you.

Ready for a Lift Without Surgery?

You don’t have to choose between doing nothing and going under the knife. Book a PDO thread lift consultation at Cleanz Med Spa in Glendale, AZ, and let’s talk about what’s possible for your skin.

Or call us: (623) 404-2828