Novathreads
Novathreads are dissolvable polydioxanone (PDO) threads inserted beneath the skin to provide an immediate subtle lift while stimulating your body’s own collagen production over the following months, a non-surgical option for mild to moderate skin laxity at Genesis Dermatology in Jupiter, FL.
What Are Novathreads?
Novathreads are made of polydioxanone, a biocompatible material that has been used in dissolvable surgical sutures for decades. Once placed under the skin, the threads provide mechanical support that lifts and repositions tissue, while the body’s healing response to the thread stimulates new collagen around it.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
- Cheeks and mid-face
- Jawline and jowls
- Brow
- Neck
- Fine lines when using smooth (non-barbed) threads
What to Expect During Treatment
Threads are placed through a fine needle or cannula under local numbing. The procedure typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on the number of threads and areas treated.
- Mild swelling, bruising, or a pulling sensation is normal for several days to two weeks
- Most patients return to work within a day or two, avoiding strenuous activity for about two weeks
- An immediate lifting effect is visible, which becomes more refined as collagen builds over 2-3 months
How Long Do Results Last?
The threads themselves dissolve over about 6 months, but the collagen stimulated during that process continues to provide a lifting and firming benefit for up to a year or more in many patients.
Why Choose Genesis Dermatology for Novathreads
Thread placement requires a clear understanding of the face’s support structures (called retaining ligaments) to achieve a natural lift rather than dimpling or asymmetry. Our providers are trained in thread technique as part of a broader non-surgical facial rejuvenation approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Novathreads the same as a facelift?
No. Novathreads offer a more subtle, non-surgical lift with less downtime, appropriate for mild to moderate laxity, not a replacement for surgery in cases of significant sagging.
Do Novathreads hurt?
The treatment area is numbed beforehand. Most patients feel pressure or a mild pulling sensation rather than sharp pain during placement.
How long does a thread lift last?
The lifting effect, combined with collagen stimulation, typically lasts about 12 to 18 months, though this varies by patient and treatment area.
Can Novathreads be combined with Botox or filler?
Yes, threads are often part of a broader plan that also includes neuromodulators and fillers to address multiple signs of aging at once.