PDO thread treatment in London.
PDO threads are absorbable threads placed beneath the skin for selected support or skin-quality goals. At MHB Aesthetic in Mayfair, compare the available approaches and agree a plan around your facial anatomy, the change you want and the time you can allow for recovery.
- Free initial consultation
- Face-to-face advice in Mayfair
- A plan based on your needs
How do different PDO threads work?
PDO thread treatment: key details
- Price
- PDO Threads- Double Chin: £300. See full pricing and options.
PDO stands for polydioxanone, an absorbable suture material. Threads are placed beneath the skin using a needle or cannula. Different designs may be used with different aims, including mechanical tissue support or a local response around the material. The exact thread and placement should be explained.
A smooth thread is not the same as a barbed lifting thread, and the number of threads alone does not describe the quality or likely benefit of a plan. Tissue thickness, laxity, facial movement and the direction of intended support influence what may be achievable.
At our Regent Street clinic, discuss the feature you want to improve rather than arriving with a fixed thread count. Significant loose skin, heavy tissue or a need for major repositioning may not be suited to a thread approach. Your practitioner should explain alternatives and the possibility that no procedure is appropriate.
Concerns to discuss
- Selected mild facial laxity
- Jawline support questions
- Facial contour
- Understanding thread types
- Comparing threads and surgery
What can PDO thread treatment help with?
A consultation helps establish the changes that may be achievable and whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Consider a defined support goal
Appropriate thread placement may provide a limited change in selected tissues. Agree the intended direction and degree of change, including the limitations when skin excess or tissue weight is significant.
Understand the material
Knowing the thread type, absorption and placement helps explain what is temporary and what is uncertain. Absorbable material does not make removal, correction or management of a complication simple.
Coordinate future treatments
Threads can affect the planning of later injections, energy procedures or surgery. A documented treatment history helps future practitioners understand what has been placed and where.
Treatment response and duration vary. Your practitioner should explain realistic expectations and alternatives before you decide.
Explore suitability & risks
Is this treatment right for you?
Assessment should consider skin thickness, tissue mobility, laxity, facial anatomy, previous threads, fillers and surgery. Discuss immune conditions, infections, scarring, bleeding problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medicines and allergies, including anaesthetic reactions.
Active infection or inflammation may mean postponing treatment. Very thin skin, marked hollowing or heavy excess tissue can limit suitability. Ask about the practitioner's thread-specific experience, complication care and what would happen if the result is uneven or uncomfortable.
Discuss your suitabilityPossible risks & limitations
Bruising, swelling, tenderness and temporary asymmetry may occur. Other complications include dimpling, visible or palpable threads, extrusion, migration, infection, scarring and persistent pain. Injury to nerves, vessels or nearby structures is possible and may need further treatment.
Threads are not guaranteed to be easily removable once placed. Increasing pain, spreading redness, discharge, an exposed thread, new weakness or persistent asymmetry needs review. Do not cut, pull or try to reposition a thread yourself.
Plan your aftercareYour consultation at MHB.
Personal advice, clear information and a plan that starts with your concerns.
A conversation about you
Discuss your concerns, medical history and the changes you hope to achieve before deciding on treatment.
Clarity before you decide
Understand the proposed approach, who will treat you, the full cost, possible risks and your aftercare.
Face-to-face care in Mayfair
Visit MHB Aesthetic at 205 Regent Street, near Oxford Circus, and know who to contact after your appointment.
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Meet the people behind your care
At your consultation, confirm who will carry out your treatment, their qualifications and experience, and who will support your aftercare.
Meet the MHB teamTreatment, step by step.
From your first conversation to review, understand your options before deciding.
Your assessment
Assess tissue support, laxity, skin thickness and previous facial procedures before selecting threads.
Your starting pointAn informed choice
Compare the expected benefit, limitations, alternatives, possible complications and full cost. Take the time you need to decide.
Before committingPersonal preparation
Confirm thread design, intended placement, anaesthesia, aftercare restrictions and complication arrangements.
Your agreed planThe procedure
The selected threads are placed according to the agreed anatomical and tissue-support plan.
At the clinicAftercare and review
Review healing, symmetry and comfort, with earlier assessment for exposed threads or concerning symptoms.
Ongoing support
PDO thread treatment recovery & aftercare.
Recovery depends on your treatment, the area and your individual response. Follow the specific written instructions provided by your practitioner.
Discuss your care planFor urgent treatment or aftercare concerns, contact the MHB team.
0755 447 7034Clarify preparation and support
Confirm the thread type, treatment zones, anaesthesia and practical restrictions. Ask whether you need help travelling home and obtain written aftercare and a reliable contact for any concerns.
Reduce unnecessary pressure
Follow individual advice on sleeping position, facial movement, food, exercise and dental or facial appointments. Do not massage, use a roller or apply strong pressure to alter the contour unless instructed.
Attend the agreed review
Allow swelling to settle before judging symmetry, but report concerning symptoms early. Keep a record of the threads and date for future procedures. Do not schedule additional lifting treatment without the treating team's advice.
Care, in our patients’ words.
Selected five-star Google review excerpts about care at our clinic, rather than outcomes for this specific treatment.
“The staff were so professional yet genuinely caring, and they explained everything clearly which really put me at ease.”
“They genuinely listened to my concerns and needs, ensuring that I felt cared for throughout the entire process.”
“They always answer all my questions with patience and professionalism.”
Individual experiences and results vary. Read the full reviews on Google.
PDO thread treatment prices in London.
Your quote should identify the treatment area, proposed approach, review arrangements and aftercare. Discuss the full cost before deciding.
Ask about your treatment planFree initial consultation
Discuss your concerns and available options.
| Treatment | Total price |
|---|---|
| PDO Threads- Double Chin | £300 |
| PDO Threads- small facial areaConfirm the thread type and number included. | £500 |
| PDO Mono Threads-Full Face " Excluding eyes"Mono threads; eye area excluded. This is not assumed equivalent to a lifting-thread procedure. | £700 |
| PDO Threads - Face and NeckConfirm the thread type and number included. | £900 |
Prices may change. For the latest prices and availability, please check our online booking page.
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PDO thread treatment: your questions.
Straightforward answers. And if you’d like to know more, we’re always happy to talk.
Ask us a questionAre PDO threads a facelift?
They do not reproduce the surgical removal and repositioning of tissue. Selected patients may be considered for a more limited support effect. If substantial lifting is the goal, the consultation should make the limits clear and discuss appropriate alternatives.
Do all PDO threads work the same way?
No. Thread designs, placement and intended effects vary. A smooth thread and a barbed support thread should not be treated as interchangeable. Ask which material and design are proposed and why they match your particular concern.
How long will thread results last?
Longevity varies by thread, tissue, technique and individual response. Absorption of the material and persistence of a visible change are not identical timelines. Avoid planning repeat treatment around a guaranteed duration without reassessment.
Can threads be removed if I dislike them?
Removal may be difficult and can involve another procedure with its own risks. Not every unwanted effect is quickly reversible. Discuss correction options, costs and complication arrangements before treatment rather than assuming the threads can simply be pulled out.
Can I have fillers or laser after threads?
Possibly, but treatment timing and placement need coordination. Tell every practitioner about the thread type, location and date. Do not book another procedure in the same area until healing and the existing threads have been appropriately assessed.
How do I book PDO threads in London?
Arrange a free initial consultation at MHB Aesthetic, 205 Regent Street, Mayfair. Ask for the specific thread plan, realistic degree of change, possible complications, recovery instructions and full quote before deciding whether to proceed.
Does a larger thread count mean a better result?
No. Thread design, placement, tissue thickness and the intended direction of support matter. More threads do not automatically produce a more natural or longer-lasting change. Ask why the proposed type and number are appropriate for your concern.
How should I plan my first days after thread treatment?
Ask for written advice about sleeping position, pressure on the face, exercise, eating and facial treatments. Restrictions depend on the procedure and your recovery. Leave flexibility around social plans and contact the clinic if pain, swelling, skin changes or visible thread problems develop.
Treatment information
This page provides general information about PDO thread treatment. Your consultation provides individual advice, including suitability, alternatives, risks and aftercare.
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