Our PDO threads offer the future of non-surgical facial rejuvenation, delivering lifting results similar to a facelift without the surgery.
At Juanita Bay Dentist, we want you to love the way you look, and that goes beyond your smile. That’s why Dr. Michele Taylor proudly offers a new, non-invasive way to fight aging and enhance the shape of your face with lifting and smoothing sutures.
PDO Lifting Threads are used to instantly tighten loose, sagging skin that can accumulate on the face, including areas around the mouth and eyebrows. Imagine a facelift without surgery.
PDO Smoothing Threads work the same way as PDO Lifting Threads, except the results are more gradual. This procedure is excellent for anybody who wants to restore a smooth, youthful facial esthetic subtly.
Life-changing results that will bring out the most beautiful parts of you. Here is what national medical sources say about how thread lifts work and what the research shows.
Dr. Michele Taylor injects the thread made of polydioxanone (PDO) under the skin using a non-invasive hollow needle. As a result, patients can experience the sought-after esthetics of a facelift without undergoing intensive surgery.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists thread lifts as a minimally invasive procedure that usually uses local anesthesia.
“There are no real incisions, only entry points for the threads”
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “Thread Lift Procedure Steps”
While PDO Threads will make you look 10 years younger, the real benefit comes from their ability to encourage natural collagen growth. Collagen is a family of proteins that are the primary structural component of connective tissues, such as skin and cartilage.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons also says a thread lift can mechanically lift tissues where the barbed sutures are placed.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “Thread Lift”
On average, PDO thread procedures take 1-2 hours to complete. That means you can get a lifting effect without the longer procedure of a facelift. PDO threads also offer shorter recovery times when compared to traditional facelifts.
A review of 12 studies with 818 patients, most often using PDO threads, looked at mid and lower face thread lifts.
Riopelle AM, Geisler AN, Eber A, Dover JS, “Update on Absorbable Facial Thread Lifts,” Dermatologic Surgery, 2025
V Soft Lift® is FDA cleared and CE Medical Device certified
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Discover why dentists are the preferred provider to apply BOTOX®, Kybella®, Juvéderm dermal fillers, and PDO threads.
As a dentist, Dr. Taylor is trained in understanding your facial areas and musculature. She administers and is proficient with anesthetics because she does this on a daily basis. Dr. Taylor is the master at making your injections comfortable, quick, and relatively painless for you.
On top of that, Dr. Taylor is specially trained to utilize BOTOX®, Kybella®, Juvéderm dermal fillers, and PDO threads to enhance your dental treatments, including anyone having trouble adjusting to dentures, lip augmentation, and orthodontic cases where retraining the facial muscles is necessary.
Other healthcare providers are not as experienced or qualified to administer injections and understanding your facial features. They also cannot treat the full range of areas that dentists can.
Dr. Taylor is also an Associate Member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE).
Most people don’t want the world to know they are going to the dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a little work. By giving you access to this cosmetic option at our practice, you can simply tell people you’re going to the dentist. You’ll have beautiful, immediate results, but nobody has to know you received injections.
Instead of having to build trust with another healthcare provider, you’ll see our familiar faces from start to finish. We work hard to make sure you’re comfortable with your dental experience, and it’s important to us you love the results.
What could be more convenient? We have everything you need to achieve the smile and look you’ve dreamed of. You can complete BOTOX and Dermal Fillers with routine and specialty dental services,
We are FULLY OPEN for all your dental and facial esthetic needs, following the CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our patients, our team, and our community while also preventing the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Book an appointment or give us a call at 425-823-1600 and discover the Juanita Bay Dentist difference.
I’ve been avoiding the dentist for years until recently, but I knew I had to get some pretty extensive work done. I’m so happy I chose Dr. Taylor and her team. They are kind, efficient, professional, and skilled.
Rebecca W
Juanita Bay Dentist Patient
Believe it or not, dentists are the preferred provider for injecting BOTOX and Dermal Fillers for many reasons.
There are many benefits that both the lifting or smoothing PDO threads can offer, including:
Following treatment, the threads will remain in the face for about 6-8 months, dissolving naturally after that time. While that happens, natural collagen stimulation will enhance the lifting effects of the procedure and ensure that the skin will stay that way for anywhere between 6-12 months.
PDO threads are non-invasive, so treatment is suitable for the majority of patients. With that said, you may not be the ideal candidate if you:
Like any procedure that involves anesthetics, there’s a risk of an allergic reaction. However, if you’ve been treated with a general anesthetic in the past without problems, then the risk is minimal. Beyond that, some patients experience some post-operative discomfort, but that normally resolves quickly.
We Are Fully Open for All Dental and Facial Esthetic Services!
We offer our PDO threads and all other services under CDC guidelines that protect patients, staff, and the community while helping curb the spread of COVID-19. Book an appointment or give us a call at 425-823-1600 and discover the Juanita Bay Dentistry difference.
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