If you're looking to lift, contour, or restore facial structure without surgery, you've likely come across PDO threads and dermal fillers. While both are injectable treatments, they work very differently — and choosing the right one depends on your anatomy, goals, and timeline.
Here's how to decide.
How PDO Threads Work
- Absorbable threads placed under the skin
- Physically lift tissue
- Stimulate collagen over time
- Best for laxity, jowls, jawline, neck
Results: Gradual improvement over weeks. Longevity: ~12–18 months.
How Dermal Fillers Work
- Hyaluronic acid restores volume
- Enhances contours and structure
- Best for cheeks, lips, under-eyes, smile lines
Results: Immediate. Longevity: ~9–18 months depending on product.
Which Is Right for You?
- Choose PDO Threads if: your main concern is sagging or laxity
- Choose Fillers if: volume loss is the issue
- Choose Both if: you want lift and structure
Quick Answer
PDO threads lift sagging tissue, while dermal fillers restore lost volume. Many patients benefit from a combination of both for optimal, natural-looking results.
Our providers in Beavercreek, OH specialize in creating customized treatment plans using PDO threads, fillers, or both — based on facial anatomy, not trends.
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