South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #306
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0644
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #309
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0670
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Signs of aging appear gradually on the face as collagen production in the skin slows down, and facial bone and fat diminish. Over time, people may notice that their skin is thinner and sagging, which creates folds, wrinkles, and jowls. At The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons, we see many women and men who want to look younger but aren’t ready for a surgical procedure such as a facelift.
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Shop NowThread lifts can be a good alternative to a surgical facelift in patients who want to address mildly to moderately lax skin. Multiple fine sutures (threads), made from an FDA-approved, biocompatible material called PDO (polydioxanone), are inserted into the deeper layers of the skin along its surface.
Once completely inserted, the thread is pulled back to reposition the skin and the needle is removed. The threads rejuvenate treated areas in 2 ways:
The body slowly absorbs the threads over the following 4 to 6 months leaving behind firmer, tighter, younger-looking contours.
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Try Our Treatment PlannerWomen and men, usually in their late 30s up to their 60s, who want to correct early signs of sagging often make good candidates for a thread lift.
While thread lifts may be used on most parts of the body, the areas we most commonly treat include:
For enhanced facial rejuvenation, thread lifts are often combined with other nonsurgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® injections. You can also ask about XERF™ skin tightening treatments to maintain your results.
At The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons, the PDO thread lift is performed as an office procedure by our advanced aesthetic nurses. First, a topical anesthetic is applied to the skin in targeted areas, then a local anesthetic is injected. While the patient is sitting upright, the areas of concern are marked to ensure proper placement of the threads.
Next the patient lies back, and the fine threads are inserted into the skin with a small, hollow needle. The procedure takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete. Typically, we see patients back about 3 months after the initial treatment for a touch up and the results can last for up to two years.
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After a thread lift, patients may resume normal everyday activities right away; no downtime is needed. We provide OcuMend™ patches to control swelling, bruising, or discomfort in treated areas; many patients experience no side-effects at all.
Results are instant. Treated areas look smoother, tighter, and more contoured right away and continue to improve as collagen forms and firms the skin. The final improvements may last up to a year.
If you would like to meet with one of our team to find out more about PDO thread lifts, please request a consultation or call us at (310) 784-0644, and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.
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