How Many PDO Threads for Marionette Lines?

For beauty lovers, the appearance of marionette lines is a threat. Marionette lines refer to wrinkles that extend from the corners of the mouth to the chin. The appearance of marionette lines will make the chin look old, the facial contours loose, and even look depressed and tired.

As we age, collagen loss and skin sagging will aggravate the formation of marionette lines. To solve marionette lines, hyaluronic acid, Botox and thread lifts can alleviate the condition of marionette lines. In particular, PDO (polydioxanone) thread lifts have become a popular non-surgical lifting method. By implanting a cog absorbable thread, the loose skin near the chin can be lifted, which can slow down marionette lines and achieve smooth and firm skin.

Many people have a common question when consulting PDO thread lifts: How many PDO lines are needed to treat marionette lines? In fact, the answer to this question is not fixed, but depends on the severity of the patient's marionette lines, as well as the patient's age and skin condition, and the patient's expectations for the postoperative effect.

How does PDO thread Lift improve marionette lines?

What are PDO thread lifts?

PDO thread lifts are a medical aesthetic treatment with minimal side effects. Practitioners implants a cog thread under the skin and it can stimulate collagen, and promote skin firmness in the treatment area.

How do PDO thread lifts improve marionette lines?

The appearance of marionette lines seriously affects the image of the lower half of the face, giving others the illusion of being over 50 years old. Using thread lifts can effectively improve marionette lines.

Marionette lines are also a type of facial sagging. The operating practitioners uses a cog thread to implant under the skin, which can effectively lift sagging skin and slightly tighten the sagging skin upwards. The way will reducethe depth of the lines.

There will be an immediate improvement effect after the operation, and after the PDO thread is buried, the skin will stimulate the production of collagen. These collagen will restore skin elasticity, improve wrinkles, finally improving the condition of the marionette lines on the chin.

Unlike surgical facelifts, PDO thread lifting is a minimally invasive treatment with a shorter recovery period. People who don’t want to have a surgery are more receptive to thread lifts.

Factors Affecting The Number of PDO Thread Lifting

The number of PDO threads required to treat marionette lines varies from person to person, because each person has their situation. Practitioners should consider the following factors, including the severity of the marionette lines, which is the main reason, and the type of PDO thread and the patient's age.

1. Severity of marionette lines

Mild marionette lines or only shallow fine lines: about 10 PDO smooth or screw threads are required at each corner of the mouth, which can effectively improve mild marionette lines;

Moderate marionette lines refer to obvious lines and slightly drooping corners of the mouth: each marionette line at the corner of the mouth usually requires 3-5 PDO cog threads to provide sufficient lifting and support.

Severe marionette lines refer to deep wrinkles accompanied by obvious facial sagging: using thread lifting alone may not significantly improve this problem, and facial lifts can be used to achieve the desired effect.

2. Types of PDO threads

There are different types of PDO threads, each with different functions and support, so the number required will also be different.

• Mono Threads and Screw Threads: Mainly used to stimulate collagen, suitable for mild improvement, usually require more threads, about 20-30 threads.
• Cog Threads: Cog Threads are a type of thread with sawtooth in different directions. This type of cog thread has a larger diameter and can provide a stronger lifting force. It is suitable for moderate relaxation, usually 6-10 threads are effective.

3. Patient's age and skin condition

• Young patients (30-40 years old) have shallow marionette lines and can achieve significant improvement with fewer PDO threads.
• Older patients (over 50 years old) have obvious skin sagging and need more PDO threads. They may need to be combined with other anti-aging treatments or facelifts to improve.

4. Whether to combine with other medical beauty projects

Some people who seek beauty will choose a comprehensive solution of PDO thread lifts, hyaluronic acid filling and Botox to achieve a more comprehensive anti-aging effect:

PDO thread lifts: Improve the contour of the face, improve the wrinkles of the skin, and through the insertion of the thread, the skin can be lifted and the sagging can be reduced.

Hyaluronic acid filling: The injection of hyaluronic acid filling is mainly to fill the sunken areas of the face, such as the sunken chin, sunken cheeks or flat forehead, fill the sunken marionette lines caused by fat loss, and make the marionette lines smoother.

Botox: Botox can be used for injection of the chin, relax overactive muscles, reduce the fine lines of marionette lines, etc.

If hyaluronic acid filling is used at the same time, the number of PDO threads required may be reduced because hyaluronic acid itself can provide a certain support.

Recommended plans for different PDO thread combinations

The process of PDO thread lifts to treat marionette lines

1. Preoperative evaluation

During the face-to-face consultation, the doctor will develop a personalized treatment plan and design the the path of threads implantation. After observing the patient's facial features, asking the patient's expected goals, doctor will consider the type, number and direction of PDO threads based on these basic data.

2. Local anesthesia

Local anesthesia is usually used to ensure a comfortable treatment process. Subcutaneous injection is used in the treatment area, injected around the chin, and the chin is temporarily anesthetized.

3. Thread implantation

The doctor will implant PDO smooth, screw or cog threads into the subcutaneous layer of the skin. When implanting smooth and screw threads, the doctor will bury them around the marionette lines to ensure that the threads can be evenly inserted under the marionette lines.

When inserting cog threads, adjustments will be made according to the position of the marionette lines to provide the best support and lifting effect.

Diaminy's PDO Smooth, Screw and Cog Threads

Diaminy has many years of experience in the production and operation of PDO threads. With its excellent quality and good post-operative results, it has won the recognition of many customers.

High-quality PDO raw materials

Diaminy PDO threads use high-quality PDO (polydioxanone) material, which can be completely absorbed in the body, safe and reliable. And it will continuously stimulate collagen production in the body, bringing a lasting firming effect.

Exquisite craftsmanship

• Smooth and screw threads: The threads are smooth and can fit closely to the skin tissue, and the experience is comfortable when implanted.
• Cog threads: The barbs of each cog threads are tough due to the precision cutting process. After being implanted in the skin, these serrations can enhance the support force, firmly fix the skin, and achieve a stronger lifting effect.

The effect is obvious

Diaminy PDO threads helps improve sagging, lift the contour, and stimulate collagen regeneration. Different types of threads are precisely adapted to various parts of the face. Patients can receive the combination of face thread lifts treatments. And it will atimulate the collagen while improving the facial contour.

Diaminy store not only provides high-quality PDO threads, but also PCL and PLLA threads. Compared with PDO, PCL and PLLA have a longer-lasting lifting effect.

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