If your skin is starting to droop – be it on the face, neck, or even body – you may be a candidate for PDO thread lifts. A PDO thread lift can subtly lift the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and give the appearance of a more tightened and firm area. We speak to Dr. Rahi – a board-certified internal medicine practitioner who specializes in integrative esthetics – about her use of MINT PDO threads in her practice (she is also a trainer for the brand).

MINT PDO threads are made of suture material which is the same material that is used during surgery wound closure. Dr. Rahi likes these because they are,” completely absorbed by the body through hydrolysis, and cause minimal tissue reaction and tissue trauma.” She says that “MINT is also backed by more than 6 years of clinical studies for its efficacy and safety and is the first and only PDO suture in the US market to have received two FDA clearances.” Each thread has tiny barbs that are strategically placed and molded all around the thread. Once the threads are placed into the skin, the barbs anchor onto sagging skin, and the thread can be maneuvered to achieve a naturally youthful and defined look.

The minimally invasive procedure is growing in popularity because it does not require general anesthesia or large incisions for patients. Not only can it improve the appearance of sagging skin, but PDO can also help promote the stimulation of collagen and neovascularization, which helps to improve skin elasticity, texture, fine lines, and volume for a timeless rejuvenation. They are called the lunchtime facelift or non-surgical facelift and they can also be used anywhere on the body. Dr. Rahi even uses them for nonsurgical nose jobs, brow lifts, and breast lifts.