PDO Thread Lift in Los Angeles: Non-Surgical Facelift in Brentwood

A PDO thread lift is a non-surgical facelift that uses monofilament threads that dissolve over time to lift and reposition the skin. It can accentuate the cheeks, reduce the look of jowls and tighten the jawline, and it can be used on areas beyond the face and neck. Board-Certified physician Dr. Kia Shakib offers it in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

Threads are placed in the appropriate skin layer with blunt-tip cannulas or sharp-tipped needles, where they act as anchors while the skin is lifted and repositioned. The threads also promote collagen production, which can improve skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity. Different thread types provide varying degrees of lift and tightening, and Dr. Kia customizes the approach to your goals.

The cheeks, lower face and neck are the main areas, and the areas people ask about most are the neck, jowls, jawline, crow’s feet, under-eye area and eyebrows. Threads can also be used beyond the face and neck. Dr. Kia examines your skin and recommends the areas that match your goals before planning treatment.

Yes, a PDO thread lift is designed to reduce the look of jowls and tighten the jawline by lifting and repositioning the skin. Jowls and the jawline are among the areas people ask about most. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed, and Dr. Kia Shakib reviews your anatomy and goals to decide whether a thread lift suits you.

A PDO thread lift procedure takes 15 to 30 minutes. Numbing cream is applied to the target areas first, and treatment begins once it takes effect. The threads are then inserted with blunt-tip cannulas or sharp-tipped needles. Dr. Kia customizes the procedure to your skin type, texture and aesthetic goals.

Yes. Numbing cream is applied to the target areas before treatment, and the thread lift begins once the numbing cream takes effect. Threads are then inserted using blunt-tip cannulas or sharp-tipped needles. The treatment is non-surgical, and Dr. Kia Shakib customizes the procedure to your skin type, texture and aesthetic goals.

Little preparation is needed because the procedure is non-surgical, but a few precautions may improve results. Avoid alcohol, omega fish oil supplements, vitamin E, high-intensity workouts, steam rooms and saunas for 1 to 2 days before treatment. Dr. Kia provides a full list of pre- and post-treatment restrictions, and you can call the office with questions.

Yes, the cheeks and lower face may suit combined treatment with Ultherapy, which is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment offered at the practice. The thread lift promotes collagen production and lifts and repositions the skin, so the two approaches can work together. Dr. Kia recommends a combination when it fits your goals and your skin.

Lifting and contouring can be visible right after treatment, and the threads continue to promote collagen production, which can improve skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles and elasticity. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Dr. Kia Shakib explains what to expect for your cheeks, jowls, jawline or neck.

Yes. Skin Spa by Dr. Kia is in Brentwood, Los Angeles, and welcomes PDO thread lift patients from Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Westwood, Bel Air, Culver City, Malibu, West Hollywood, and Century City. Dr. Kia Shakib performs the treatment, and you can request an appointment online or call the office.