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PDO Threads

Introduction

Introduction to PDO Threads

Gravity is patient, but it is not kind. Over time, it works steadily against your skin, pulling at the cheeks, softening the jawline, and aging a face in ways that feel sudden even when they aren’t. For anyone in the Buffalo area wondering what sort of surgery can actually slow that shift, PDO threads at Dr. Buffalo MedSpa & Surgery deliver a compelling answer. No scalpels, no anesthesia, no weeks of downtime. Just real, visible lifting in about an hour.

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What are PDO Threads?

PDO threads are dissolvable, ultra-fine sutures made from polydioxanone, a material with a long history in medicine. Inserted beneath the skin through tiny entry points, they work in two ways. Immediately, they physically lift and reposition sagging tissue. Over the following weeks, the body recognizes these threads as “injuries” and responds by producing fresh collagen around each thread. By the time the threads dissolve, typically within four to six months, that collagen remains, continuing to firm the skin well beyond the life of the sutures. The result is a face that looks refreshed without looking worked on.

What Are the Benefits of PDO Threads?

Patients throughout the Buffalo area choose PDO threads for a straightforward reason: they work, and they work without the commitment of surgery.

  • Lifting of sagging tissue in the cheeks, jowls, brows, and neck happens in a single in-office session.
  • Collagen production is stimulated and continues for months after the threads have dissolved.
  • No incisions and no general anesthesia are required
  • Most patients resume normal activity within a day or two
  • Results look natural and improve gradually over weeks as collagen builds
  • Thread type, placement, and density are customized to each patient’s anatomy and goals

Who Are the Best Candidates for PDO Threads?

Not everyone who wants a lift needs surgery, and not everyone who wants to avoid surgery is a good candidate for threads. The sweet spot sits somewhere in the middle, and it is worth knowing whether you are in it.

PDO threads tend to work best for men and women in their mid-thirties through fifties who are dealing with early to moderate sagging in the lower face, jowls, brows, or neck. Patients at a stable weight see the longest-lasting results, since significant fluctuations in either direction affect how well the threads hold over time. Good general health is important, and anyone with active skin infections or conditions that impair healing will need to address those before moving forward. Threads produce real, visible improvement, but they are not a surgical facelift, and patients who come in with that understanding tend to leave the most satisfied.

A consultation with Dr. Buffalo is the only reliable way to know for certain whether PDO threads match what you are trying to achieve.

How to Begin Your PDO Threads Journey

Your PDO Threads Journey with Dr. Buffalo

During a consultation at Dr. Buffalo MedSpa & Surgery in Buffalo, NY, our team will assess your skin concerns, review your medical history, and discuss whether microneedling with PRP is the best approach for your goals. This is also the time to ask questions, explore treatment options, and get a feel for what to expect during and after your sessions.

If you’re a good candidate, we’ll craft a treatment plan that can target acne scars, fine lines, or overall rejuvenation, depending on your goals and concerns. You’ll leave your consultation feeling confident, informed, and excited to take the next step in your skincare journey.

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What to Expect on the Day of PDO Threads

The skin is cleansed, and a topical numbing cream is applied on arrival. Once comfortable, Dr. Kirakosyan works through the planned insertion points with precision, placing threads beneath the skin in the areas identified during your consultation.

Most patients feel a mild pressure during insertion. The procedure itself runs from forty-five minutes to an hour. Mild swelling, slight bruising, and a feeling of tightness are common afterward and resolve within a few days. Brief dimpling at the entry points may appear and fade on its own.

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Combining My PDO Threads with Other Procedures

Threads lift and stimulate collagen, and they work even harder alongside the right treatments at Dr. Buffalo MedSpa & Surgery.

Dermal Fillers

Threading restores position while dermal fillers restore volume. The two address different dimensions of facial aging and combining them yields a more complete result than either alone.

Microneedling with PRP

Microneedling with PRP layers collagen-building activity at the skin’s surface alongside the threads’ deeper structural work, improving texture, tone, and firmness together.

Dr. Buffalo Liquid Facelift

For patients who want a comprehensive non-surgical refresh, the Dr. Buffalo Liquid Facelift combines injectables with PDO threads for a full-spectrum lift that covers structure, volume, and surface quality in one coordinated plan.

PDO Threads Recovery

Your Guide to PDO Threads Care

Most Buffalo-area patients return to their routine within one to two days, as recovery is minimal. Strenuous exercise, facial massage, and sleeping face-down should be avoided for about a week while threads anchor.

Visible improvement develops over four to six weeks, with peak results around the two- to three-month mark.

How Much Do PDO Threads Cost in Buffalo, NY?

The cost of PDO threads in Buffalo depends on the number of threads used, the areas treated, and any added services. Full pricing is reviewed during your consultation at our Clarence, NY office with no hidden costs.

The Dr. Buffalo Difference

Why Choose Dr. Buffalo MedSpa & Surgery?

Dr. Armen Kirakosyan, known throughout Buffalo as Dr. Buffalo, is a triple board-certified physician and Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), with certifications from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), and the Collège des Médecins du Québec (CMQ). At his Clarence, NY, practice, advanced aesthetic treatments are delivered with surgical precision and genuine patient attention. PDO threads here are not a template. They are a precision procedure tailored to the individual face.

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Tighter, lifted, more rested-looking skin is a real outcome. If PDO threads sound like the right next step, the team at Dr. Buffalo MedSpa & Surgery is ready to walk you through it. Call (716) 320-5000 or book your consultation today. Patients from Buffalo, Clarence, and across the region are welcome for private consultations.

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