PDO is short for polydioxanone , which is a compound that has been used to create absorbable sutures used in surgeries for decades. In fact, PDO first found its use in the medical field as a way to close incisions related to cardiovascular surgeries. Repurposed for cosmetic facelifts, PDO is a body-friendly type of suture that can sit naturally beneath skin and is eventually absorbed into the body. Although PDO is reabsorbed by the body, the natural regenerative properties of the body – specifically collagen production – are stimulated by the compound, which further extends the results of this treatment. What It Treats As you might know, a traditional surgical facelift can be used to tighten and lift skin anywhere on the face, but is primarily used to lift skin on the lower face. This treatment is much more versatile than traditional facelifts. This treatment can be used to tighten and lift skin on many areas of the face, including: cheeks, jawline, chin, upper neck. This treatment is effective for treating both the mid and lower face, and it can also be customized to your exact needs. Unlike a traditional facelift or thread lift, which is a one-size-fits-all solution, this treatment is designed to treat only targeted areas. The strategic placement of the PDO threads means that the treatment produces a result that is much more natural-looking than surgical lift treatments. And sometimes, it is possible to use this treatment to correct skin laxity around the eyebrows or other areas of the mid-to-upper face.