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.