Skin that once felt firm now looks softer, and the angles of your cheeks and jawline are not as clear as they were. PDO threads create a gentle internal support that lifts and tightens while your own collagen rebuilds around them. Dr. Vega places every thread with your natural facial shape in mind.
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PDO threads are dissolvable sutures made of polydioxanone, a medical-grade material with a long history in surgery. Dr. Vega places them under the skin to lift the mid-face and jawline, and your body lays down collagen along them as they break down.
Dr. Vega starts by studying skin movement and laxity, then marks thread paths to suit your face. At Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa in Apopka/Orlando, FL, numbing cream is placed at the entry points, with extra local anesthetic when needed. As each thread is guided under the skin to draw the tissue up, you feel pressure and a little tugging. Lower-face sessions often take under an hour, and the new contour is visible in the mirror before you head home.
A subtle lift shows immediately. Tightness, tenderness and small bruises along the thread paths are common for a few days, after which swelling eases and the lift settles into a natural look. During the following months collagen continues to form around each thread, so Dr. Vega plans maintenance based on how your skin responds.
Your cheeks, jawline or lower face show mild to moderate sagging.
You would like a lift that does not involve surgical incisions.
You want results that follow your own features and look refreshed.
Very thin skin or heavier laxity changes how threads behave, so an in-person assessment comes first.
PDO Thread Lift Areas
You notice your cheeks sit a little lower, and the natural curve from cheekbone to mouth feels heavier. This is where a PDO thread lift can gently reposition the tissue so your mid-face looks supported again.
Dr. Vega places lifting threads along the cheek and mid-face to reposition skin upward while collagen rebuilds around each thread for more lasting support.
With time, collagen breaks down and the fat pads in your cheeks shift downward. This flattens the mid-face and makes the area around your mouth look heavier.
From placement day to full collagen support
Right away · minimal downtime
You see a subtle lift and tightening right after your PDO thread treatment. Mild swelling, tenderness, or a feeling of tightness along the thread paths is common for the first few days, and small bruises can appear where threads were inserted.
Early healing · smoother movement
Swelling eases and any surface irregularities smooth as the threads integrate with the tissue. This is when the lift starts to look more natural and you can better see how the cheeks and jawline now sit in relation to the rest of your face.
Collagen phase · area dependent
Over the following months, your skin builds collagen along each PDO thread, which helps maintain firmness even as the thread itself dissolves. Dr. Vega plans maintenance around how your skin responds so your lift fades in a gradual, natural way.
The Golden Rose Experience
PDO threads change the way your skin is supported from the inside, so you want a steady, experienced hand. At Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, your thread lift is planned and performed by Dr. Kimberly Ayala Vega, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, with every decision grounded in both aesthetics and wellness.
Dr. Kimberly Ayala Vega is a doctorate-prepared, board-certified family nurse practitioner (DNP, APRN, FNP-C) and the founder of Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa. She practices medical aesthetics and functional medicine, and she performs your PDO thread lift herself, from the first markings on your skin to the final check in the mirror.
Dr. Vega runs a Botox training program for RNs, PAs, NPs, MDs, and DOs, teaching precise facial assessment and safe injection technique. That same teaching mindset comes into your appointment, so you understand why PDO threads are chosen and how each one supports your result.
Thread placement at Golden Rose focuses on restoring support along your own facial vectors so skin sits in a more lifted position. Dr. Vega maps where your cheeks and jawline have shifted, then places PDO threads to hold tissue where it belongs, so the lift looks like you on a rested day.
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Real words from PDO thread lift patients at Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, shared in their Google reviews after seeing their lift and contour in the mirror.
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Treatment Process
From your first conversation with Dr. Vega to your check-in after healing, you know exactly what will happen at every stage of your PDO threading appointment.
Step 01 · Consultation
You and Dr. Vega sit down together and look closely at how your skin sits and moves. She studies your cheeks, jawline, and lower face before deciding if PDO threads are the right tool.
Thread Lift Options
PDO threading can focus on one area, like the cheeks or jawline, or span the mid to lower face in a coordinated lift. Explore how threads support different zones below, or meet with Dr. Vega for a custom PDO thread lift plan.
At your consultation
PDO threads placed through the cheek and mid-face to gently reposition descended tissue and restore a supported contour from the cheekbone toward the mouth.
Consultation pricing
A PDO thread pattern designed to lift the cheek and lower face above the smile lines so weight comes off the fold and your expression reads softer and more rested.
Cost at consultation
Targeted PDO threads along the jawline to catch early jowls, refine the angle from chin to ear, and bring back a cleaner lower-face outline without surgery.
At your consultation
PDO threads positioned to support the lower mouth and chin region, easing marionette lines and softening the turned-down look that can appear around the lower face.
At your consultation
A coordinated PDO thread lift that supports cheeks, smile lines, and jawline together so the whole lower face looks more defined and lightly lifted.
Consult at booking
Lifting and smooth PDO threads combined in one plan to both reposition lax skin and signal new collagen, helping your cheeks and jawline feel firmer over time.
At your consultation
PDO threads placed through the cheek and mid-face to gently reposition descended tissue and restore a supported contour from the cheekbone toward the mouth.
Consultation pricing
A PDO thread pattern designed to lift the cheek and lower face above the smile lines so weight comes off the fold and your expression reads softer and more rested.
Cost at consultation
Targeted PDO threads along the jawline to catch early jowls, refine the angle from chin to ear, and bring back a cleaner lower-face outline without surgery.
At your consultation
PDO threads positioned to support the lower mouth and chin region, easing marionette lines and softening the turned-down look that can appear around the lower face.
At your consultation
A coordinated PDO thread lift that supports cheeks, smile lines, and jawline together so the whole lower face looks more defined and lightly lifted.
Consult at booking
Lifting and smooth PDO threads combined in one plan to both reposition lax skin and signal new collagen, helping your cheeks and jawline feel firmer over time.
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PDO Thread Lift
A PDO thread lift is more than placing threads into the skin. The value sits in choosing the right pattern for your face so lift and support look even from cheek to jawline. At Golden Rose, every thread is mapped with a specific purpose, such as raising the mid-face or refining the jawline.
Before any threads
Dr. Vega studies how your skin sits at rest and in motion, then sketches your thread map so each entry point and vector has a purpose. The goal is an even, harmonious lift across the cheeks, jawline, and lower face.
Built around you
The number and type of PDO threads are chosen for your anatomy and degree of laxity, from lifting threads that reposition tissue to smooth threads that signal collagen. Dr. Vega keeps placements conservative so your face looks supported and natural from every angle.
Always included
A follow-up appointment gives you and Dr. Vega time to look at how your PDO threads have settled once healing is complete. You review lift and comfort together, and talk through if and when future thread lifts or collagen treatments would serve you best.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about PDO threads before your first thread lift at Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa.
PDO threads are made from polydioxanone, a medical-grade material that has been used in surgical sutures for many years. Your body gradually breaks the threads down over time while new collagen forms along their path. Dr. Vega explains which type of PDO thread she is using and why at your consultation.
PDO thread lift cost depends on the number and type of threads you need, and whether cheeks, jawline, or the full lower face are treated. You receive your full pricing in writing at your consultation before anything is booked, so there are no surprises. Dr. Vega matches your plan to both your goals and your budget.
PDO threads themselves dissolve over several months, but the collagen your skin builds along them can support firmness for a longer period. Many people enjoy their lift for a noticeable stretch of time, with timing shaped by age, skin quality, and lifestyle. Dr. Vega guides maintenance around how your own skin responds.
PDO threads are considered safe when placed by a trained medical professional. The material has a long history of use in absorbable sutures, and complications are uncommon with proper technique and aftercare. At Golden Rose, Dr. Vega reviews your health history and explains risks and benefits before deciding if a thread lift suits you.
PDO threading is generally described as very manageable. A topical numbing cream and small amounts of local anesthetic are used so you mainly feel pressure and a brief tugging as threads are placed. Any soreness or tightness along the thread paths in the days after treatment usually settles with simple comfort measures.
Downtime after a PDO thread lift is usually short. Expect some tightness or tenderness for a few days, and small bruises where threads were inserted are possible. Dr. Vega asks you to avoid heavy exercise and strong facial movements for a short period so the lift can set.
A well-planned PDO thread lift is meant to look like a refreshed version of you. At Golden Rose, Dr. Vega restores internal support along your natural facial lines so features appear smoother and better defined. The aim is a rested, confident look that still feels completely like you.
PDO threads lift and support the skin from within while also stimulating collagen. Botox relaxes the muscles that create expression lines, and filler adds or restores volume. Dr. Vega often combines these treatments in a plan so the right tool is used in the right layer of your face for the result you want.
Your PDO thread lift at Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa is performed by Dr. Kimberly Ayala Vega, DNP, APRN, FNP-C. She is the founder and medical director, with a doctorate in nursing practice and board certification as a family nurse practitioner. Dr. Vega plans and places every thread herself in this injectables-focused spa.
You may be a good candidate if you have mild to moderate sagging in the cheeks, jawline, or lower face and prefer a non-surgical option. Heavier laxity or very thin skin can change how threads behave, which is why an in-person assessment with Dr. Vega is essential. Your consultation clarifies whether PDO threads are the right choice or if another treatment would serve you better.
