As skin loses elasticity with age, gravity gradually pulls down the mid-face, cheeks, and jawline, creating jowls and a tired appearance. Surgical facelifts remain effective but come with general anesthesia, visible scarring, and weeks of recovery—an option many working professionals in Dhaka simply cannot fit into their schedule.
The PDO & PLLA Thread Lift offered at Dr. Sadia's Advanced Aesthetic & Laser Clinic in Banani provides a minimally invasive alternative that lifts sagging tissue using medical-grade dissolvable threads, combining an immediate mechanical lift with long-term biological tightening.
How Thread Lifting Works
Fine, barbed or smooth threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO) or Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) are inserted beneath the skin using a thin cannula or needle, under local numbing. The threads mechanically hook and lift sagging tissue along the cheeks, jawline, or neck, repositioning it into a more youthful contour.
1. Immediate Lift: The barbed structure of the threads provides a visible lifting effect the same day, with final results settling as any initial swelling subsides.
2. Collagen Stimulation: As the threads dissolve naturally over 6 to 9 months, they trigger the body's own fibroblast activity and collagen production, prolonging the tightening effect well beyond the thread's physical lifespan.
3. Minimal Downtime: Most patients return to normal activity within 1 to 2 days, with only mild swelling, tightness, or bruising at entry points that fades within a week.
4. Areas Commonly Treated: Mid-face and cheeks, jawline and jowls, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and the upper neck can all be addressed depending on the pattern of sagging.
Difference Between PDO and PLLA Threads
PDO threads dissolve faster (around 6 months) and are ideal for a subtle, quicker-acting lift with fine collagen stimulation, while PLLA threads dissolve more slowly and are often chosen for patients wanting a stronger, longer-lasting volumizing and collagen-building effect. Dr. Sadia selects the thread type and pattern based on your specific laxity and goals.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Thread lifts work best for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity—typically in their mid-30s to 50s—who want a subtle, natural lift without surgery. Patients with very advanced skin laxity may achieve better results combining threads with HIFU or surgical options, which Dr. Sadia will discuss honestly during consultation.
Aftercare Instructions
Avoid excessive facial movement, chewing hard foods, dental procedures, or facial massage for 2 weeks after treatment to allow the threads to anchor properly. Sleeping on your back for the first few nights is also recommended.
Book your facial assessment in Banani to find out if a Thread Lift is right for your jawline and cheek concerns.