PDO (polydioxanone) threads are the same medical-grade absorbable material used in surgical sutures, a substance with a decades-long safety record in the human body. When placed beneath the skin with precision, they produce two distinct and complementary effects that no injectable can replicate.
The first is mechanical. Barbed threads physically reposition sagging tissue immediately, lifting jowls, restoring mid-face volume distribution, defining the jawline, and lifting the brow in real time. The effect is visible as the threads are placed.
The second is biological. All thread types trigger a controlled inflammatory response that stimulates fibroblast activity and collagen production around the thread. As the PDO dissolves over 4–6 months, it leaves behind a framework of new collagen that sustains the structural improvement long after the thread itself is gone.
At Arbour Longevity, PDO threads are enhanced with PRP or exosome therapy where clinically appropriate, amplifying the collagen cascade and regenerative response that the threads initiate.
Mechanical Lifting (Barb/Cog)
Immediate repositioning of sagging tissue: jawline · mid-face · brow · neck · gluteal, visible result during placement.
Biological Regeneration (All Types)
Controlled inflammatory response · fibroblast activation · new collagen framework · results sustained 12–18 months after threads dissolve
PRP & Exosome Enhancement
Applied at thread placement · growth factors amplify collagen cascade · enhanced regenerative outcome
Pricing
Price range shown, final pricing determined at consultation based on areas, thread count, and protocol: from $350 per zone.
The Arbour Longevity Difference
Each thread type works differently. Most treatment plans combine more than one type: barb threads for lifting, mono or screw threads for collagen stimulation and skin quality in adjacent areas. Your clinician designs the combination at consultation.
Type 01 · Smooth · Collagen Stimulation
Fine, smooth threads that rebuild the collagen foundation from within.
Mono threads are single, smooth polydioxanone filaments inserted in a mesh-like pattern beneath the skin. They produce no mechanical lift, their purpose is collagen stimulation, skin quality improvement, and the gradual restoration of dermal architecture in areas of crepey, lax, or thinning skin. Highly versatile: used across the face, neck, décolleté, under-eye, and scalp. Typically placed in multiples across the treatment area. Usually require a series of 3 sessions for optimal collagen accumulation.
Best for: Skin quality · Crepey texture · Neck lines · Under-eye · Fine lines · Scalp trichogenesis · Lip border
Type 02 · Twisted · Volume & Hydration
Intertwined threads that deliver volume and deep hydration alongside collagen stimulation.
Screw threads consist of one or two threads twisted together in a corkscrew pattern, producing better grip under the skin than mono threads and a more pronounced volumizing effect. They are particularly effective for areas with mild hollowing or volume loss that require more than texture improvement but do not yet need mechanical barb lifting. The twisted design creates a scaffold that promotes collagen formation while simultaneously attracting hyaluronic acid-producing cells, making them effective for hydration and subtle volume restoration alongside structural improvement.
Best for: Mild hollowing · Volume restoration · Nasolabial folds · Cheeks · Hydration · Moderate skin laxity
Type 03 · Barbed · Mechanical Lifting
The lifting thread. Immediate mechanical repositioning of sagging tissue.
Barb and cog threads have tiny directional hooks along their length that grip the underside of the skin tissue as the thread is inserted, allowing the clinician to physically reposition sagging tissue and hold it in the new, elevated position. The lift is visible immediately. These threads are placed with precision across the face, neck, brow, and gluteal area, their placement depth, angle, and anchoring point determining the quality and naturalness of the result. Barb threads are the most technically demanding PDO procedure and the one where clinician skill most directly determines outcome.
Best for: Jowls · Sagging cheeks · Brow lift · Neck · Jawline · Gluteal lift, areas requiring mechanical repositioning.
Face · Neck · Nose · Brow
The most comprehensive facial thread program in Southeast Michigan: brow lift, mid-face and cheek repositioning, jowl and lower face lifting, jawline definition, neck tightening, nasolabial fold softening, under-eye improvement, lip border, and the PDO Nose thread.
Thread types: Barb/Cog (lifting) · Screw (volume) · Mono (quality), combined per area.
Gluteal · Arms · Abdomen · Thighs
PDO thread gluteal rejuvenation and lift: lifting, firming, and improving skin quality in the gluteal area without surgery or implants. Body threads for skin laxity on arms, abdomen, and thighs. Can be combined with Arbour Longevity's Sculptra® PLLA and exosome programs for comprehensive body rejuvenation.
Thread types: Barb/Cog for lift · Mono/Screw for skin quality and firming
Scalp · Trichogenesis · Hair
PDO thread trichogenesis uses mono threads placed in the scalp to stimulate blood flow, collagen production, and the follicular microenvironment, activating dormant follicles and improving hair density. Part of Arbour Longevity's comprehensive hair restoration program, combined with PRP, exosome, or Plexr Plus protocols for maximum effect.
Thread types: Mono threads · Scalp mesh pattern · Combined with PRP or exosome
PRP · Exosome Combination
PRP or exosome therapy applied at thread placement amplifies the collagen cascade that threads initiate, delivering concentrated growth factors directly into tissue that is maximally primed to respond. Available as an add-on to any PDO thread protocol at Arbour Longevity.
PRP: autologous growth factors · Exosome: 1,000+ growth factors · Applied at thread placement
All Areas · Price Range
PDO thread pricing is determined by area, thread type, and thread count. Price ranges shown across all categories. Final pricing is discussed at consultation once the clinician has assessed your anatomy and treatment plan. All prices shown are ranges, actual treatment cost may vary.
Mono from $350 · Screw from $450 · Barb/Lift from $600 · Full face from $2,800
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Lift · Define · Tighten · Rejuvenate
Gluteal lift · Arms · Abdomen · Thighs
Hair density · Follicular stimulation
Frequently Asked Questions
A PDO thread lift inserts absorbable medical-grade polydioxanone threads beneath the skin to produce immediate mechanical lifting (barb threads) and long-term collagen stimulation (all thread types). Threads dissolve over 4–6 months, leaving a new collagen framework that sustains the result. At Arbour Longevity, three thread types are available: Mono (collagen/skin quality), Screw/Twist (volume and hydration), and Barb/Cog (mechanical lifting) for face, neck, nose, brow, gluteal, body, and scalp.
Arbour Longevity PDO thread pricing is a range, final cost depends on thread type, zone, and thread count determined at consultation. Ranges: Mono threads $350–$600/zone · Screw threads $450–$750/zone · Barb/Cog lift threads $600–$1,200/zone · Brow lift $800–$1,200 · Mid-face/cheek lift $1,600–$1,800 · Full face lift $2,800–$3,800 · PDO Nose $800–$1,200 · Neck/Jawline $750–$1,100 · Gluteal lift $900–$1,400 · Scalp trichogenesis $400–$700/session. View the Pricing tab for the full range.
The threads themselves dissolve over 4–6 months. The lift from barb/cog threads typically lasts 12–18 months as new collagen sustains the structural improvement. Mono and screw collagen stimulation results last 12–24 months. A series of 3 sessions for mono/screw threads produces a more significant collagen foundation. Annual or biannual maintenance extends and optimizes results over time.
The PDO Nose thread is a non-surgical rhinoplasty technique using fine threads to refine nasal tip projection, slightly elevate or adjust tip position, and improve overall nasal contour. It does not change bony or cartilaginous structure but can significantly improve the nasal tip appearance and projection. Results typically last 12–18 months. Requires precise anatomical knowledge and careful technique.
Trichogenesis uses PDO mono threads placed in the scalp in a mesh pattern to stimulate scalp blood flow, collagen production around hair follicles, and the follicular microenvironment, promoting dormant follicle activation and improved hair density. Results develop over 3–6 months. Most effective when combined with PRP or exosome therapy. Part of Arbour Longevity comprehensive hair restoration program.
"I had resigned myself to needing a facelift. The combination of barb threads along my jawline and mid-face with mono threads for skin quality gave me the result I needed. Immediate lift. My jowls are gone. I genuinely did not believe this was achievable without surgery."
"The PDO nose thread was something I had wanted for years, a subtle improvement to my nasal tip without rhinoplasty. The result is exactly what I hoped for. Natural, proportional, and no one knows I had it done."
"The gluteal thread lift combined with the Sculptra® program gave me the lift and skin quality improvement I was after. The threads provided immediate improvement and the collagen stimulation has continued to improve the texture and firmness over the past four months."
pDO Thread Lift · Ann Arbor, Dexter
Schedule a PDO thread consultation at Arbour Longevity. We assess your tissue anatomy, recommend the right combination of thread types and zones, and design the protocol that produces the most natural and lasting result for your specific presentation.
Clinician-led longevity practice · Ann Arbor, Dexter, Michigan · HSA/FSA accepted
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