LaFace by Laura Phan MD 20398 Blauer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070 Phone: (408) 502-5000 Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Looking to rejuvenate a saggy appearance, but aren’t ready for surgery? PDO threads at our Saratoga, California, practice can give you the subtle refresh you need. As a fellowship-trained oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Laura Phan specializes in facial rejuvenation with advanced, minimally invasive treatments. Learn how PDO threads can lift the face and neck without making an incision and involving downtime.
Are PDO Threads Right for Me?
Polydioxanone (PDO) threads effectively address mild to moderate signs of aging in the face and neck. Ideal candidates for this procedure are looking to improve the following concerns without surgery:
Droopy eyebrows
Mild skin laxity of face and neck
Fine lines and wrinkles of the mid and lower face and neck
Facial asymmetry
Dr. Phan will discuss your different treatment options with you during your consultation. This initial appointment will help you explore your aesthetic goals and which treatments may be right for you.
This patient in her 50s presented with long-standing concern of her uneven and drooping eyebrows. They made her look eyelids look and feel heavy. She planned for eventual brow lift. For the time being, she wanted some improvement, with undergoing surgery. On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted mild drooping of the brows on both sides. The... Read More
This patient in her 40s presented with heavy lateral hooding on both sides that made her looked aged. During evaluation, Dr. Phan noted lateral hooding on both sides. Left side appeared saggier than the right. The left side seemed worse because of the left brow rather than because of more skin. The drooping left brow pushed down i... Read More
This patient in his 50s presented with concern for wrinkles of his forehead, hollowness of his lower eyelids and fullness at the jawline, causing him to look tired and older than he felt. He was not interested in surgery and wanted minimal downtime. On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted volume loss of the tear troughs, causing dark circle... Read More
This patient in his 60s presented wanting to rejuvenate his appearance, without undergoing surgery. Dr. Phan recommended non-incisional facelift via PDO threads. Dr. Phan strategically placed multiple PDO threads to the mid and lower face to reduce the nasolabial folds and improve the definition of the jawline. Patient, picture here same day... Read More
This patient in her 60s presented wanting to refresh her appearance in time for her daughter’s wedding in a little over three months away. She was interested in rejuvenation, but did not want surgery.On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted textural, contour, and pigmentary changes. To address these concerns, she recommended a no to minimal invas... Read More
This patient in her 60s presented wanting to refreshed her appearance in the least invasive manner possible. On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted uneven contour, creating shadowing of the lower eyelids and thus tired-appearance. Given the patient's desire for minimal invasive procedure, Dr. Phan recommended Accutite of the lower eyelid,... Read More
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed with local anesthesia. Dr. Phan carefully inserts dissolvable PDO threads under the skin using fine needles, without making any incisions. The threads act as scaffolding to gently lift sagging skin while stimulating collagen production to improve skin elasticity and firmness over time.
The procedure typically takes 45 minutes to an hour and is performed at our office. The PDO threads gradually dissolve over the course of 6 to 12 months, leaving behind long-lasting support from the newly formed collagen.
What To Expect After a PDO Thread Lift
There is little to no downtime following a PDO thread lift. Patients may experience some mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness in the treated areas, but these side effects typically resolve within several days and do not preclude patients from continuing their daily activities.
Your initial results will be immediately noticeable; however, the full benefits of your PDO thread lift will need 2 to 3 months to develop as collagen production increases. You can enjoy your lifted, rejuvenated appearance for a year or more before a follow-up procedure is needed.
Meet the Face Behind LaFace
Originally trained in ophthalmology, Dr. Laura Phan has a deep passion for facial aesthetics and the intricate art of surgery. She has trained under world-renowned experts in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery and is one of only a few surgeons in her area with this specialist skillset. Whether she is designing personalized treatment plans or the interiors of her treatment rooms, Dr. Phan's refined aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail shine through.
Many patients choose to pursue a PDO thread lift as an alternative to a brow lift, facelift, or neck lift when the sagginess is not severe enough for surgery. Depending on your treatment goals, you can also use PDO threads in concert with other nonsurgical procedures to further enhance the lifting and skin-tightening benefits, such as:
As a matter of fact, Dr. Phan often combines Morpheus8 RF microneedling and PDO thread as a non-surgical face and neck lift. The former tightens the skin, while the latter lifts the skin for comprehensive rejuvenation.
Dr. Phan firmly believes that the best, longest-lasting results require consistent maintenance, whether you choose to get a PDO thread lift alone or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Start Your Journey at LaFace by Laura Phan MD
If you would like to explore how a PDO thread lift can refresh your appearance, please request a consultation or call us at
(408) 502-5000 to get started. LaFace by Laura Phan MD serves patients from Saratoga, Los Gatos, San Jose, Cupertino, and throughout the San Francisco Peninsula.
