PDO & Cog Threads Course

WHAT IS PDO THREADS?

PDO therapy is an effective cosmetic technique that lifts and tighten sagging skin tissues by inducing collagen production.

It involves the implantation of fine, absorbable polydioxanone threads (similar to those used in medical suturing) into the subcutaneous layer of the skin using small needles.

These threads remain implanted in the skin causing micro-injuries that stimulate collagen synthesis and tissue contraction. After six months, the threads will be absorbed into the body leaving new collagen in its place.

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PDO & COG THREADS?

The more PDO material in the thread, the more collagen stimulation we can expect. Mono threads are usually completely absorbed by about 6 months.

Cog threads are thicker lengths of PDO that are loaded onto a cannula which is then inserted into the skin. These threads have little cogs on them that engage the skin and can lift up sagging skin of the cheek, jowl or brow when the thread is pulled upwards. As they are stronger than mono threads, cogs can obtain more lifting and contouring. Cog threads are usually fully absorbed between 6 months to 9 months.