PCDC

A typical visit takes about 30–45 minutes. You’ll see a light, immediate lift with temporary tightness or tenderness that eases over a few days. Collagen remodeling builds from weeks two to twelve, and most results last around twelve to eighteen months depending on area, lifestyle, and maintenance.

MINT™ PDO thread is a minimally invasive procedure that does not require general anesthesia nor big incisions for your patients. There are tiny barbs 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.

Not only can it improve the appearance of sagging skin, PDO (polydioxanone) 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.

MINT™ is an absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) barbed suture indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. With a decade worth of safety track record in surgery, PDO is a safe raw material that has been used for orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery for wound closure. As a safe raw material that is completely absorbed by the body through hydrolysis, PDO causes minimal tissue reaction and tissue trauma.

Not only 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.

In 2013, MINT™ received 510(k) clearance from the FDA as a Class II medical device, by demonstrating that the device to be marketed is safe and effective. MINT™ received global registrations for lifting indication from seven countries, such as the Korea MFDS, Europe CE, and China CFDA, to assure its excellent technological capabilities and reliable safety. In 2020, MINT™ became the only PDO suture in the US market to have received dual FDA clearances and is the only device of its kind to receive clearance for a lifting indication for nasolabial fold depth reduction.

Unlike conventional sutures that cut the barbs from the integral core of the thread, MINT™ is manufactured through an innovative patented technology where the barbs are press-molded on the surface of the thread to maintain its structural integrity. The 360 degrees of helically positioned barbs are designed to maximize tensile and anchoring strength in order to securely anchor onto the 3D structure of the soft tissue for effective and powerful approximation.

Miracu Threads are a type of PDO (polydioxanone) threads used in thread lift procedures, which are non-surgical facelifts designed to rejuvenate and tighten the skin. The threads are inserted under the skin using a needle or cannula to stimulate collagen production, provide a lifting effect, and improve facial contours.

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These threads are absorbable, meaning they dissolve over time, but in the process, they help promote natural collagen synthesis, leading to firmer, smoother skin. The procedure is typically performed on areas like the face, jawline, and neck, offering a more youthful appearance without the need for invasive surgery.

PDO Threads are a strong choice if you have mild to moderate laxity, early jowls, or a soft jawline and you want a non-surgical improvement with a subtle, natural finish. If volume loss is a primary concern, your plan may also include dermal filler to restore balance; many of our most refined outcomes combine both approaches.

At INJX BY NAT Aesthetics, PDO thread lift procedures are planned based on the professional assessment and clinical judgment of the treating provider. To attempt a visible lifting effect, the underlying anatomy generally requires multiple points of anchoring and vector support

For this reason, and in order for the treatment to have a reasonable likelihood of achieving a lifting outcome, our practice guideline requires a minimum of six (6) threads per treatment area — three (3) per side. Fewer threads typically do not provide adequate support based on our clinical experience and are therefore not offered at our practice.

Patient-Specific Care

• Every patient's facial structure, degree of laxity, and goals are individually evaluated

• Additional threads may be recommended for enhanced support where clinically appropriate

• Results vary depending on tissue response, anatomy, lifestyle, and other factors

• No specific result is implied or guaranteed

This guideline reflects the minimum amount of treatment our providers deem clinically reasonable to proceed safely and ethically.