THREAD LIFTS · LIFT, SCULPT, AND STIMULATE COLLAGEN WITHOUT SURGERY — PDO THREAD LIFTS AT DR. LANNA AESTHETICS

Lift, Sculpt, and Stimulate Collagen Without Surgery — PDO Thread Lifts at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics

PDO threads in NYC at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics deliver a non-surgical lift to the brow, midface, jawline, and neck using polydioxanone (PDO) sutures — placed by physicians trained in oculofacial and aesthetic anatomy. At our Midtown Manhattan flagship, our team includes oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Marjorie Rico, whose thread-lift expertise informs the protocols we run for patients who want lifting without the recovery curve of traditional surgical work.

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Lift, Sculpt, and Stimulate Collagen Without Surgery — PDO Thread Lifts at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics
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WHAT IT IS

What Lift, Sculpt, and Stimulate Collagen Without Surgery — PDO Thread Lifts at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics Is

Citation Nugget. PDO threads are absorbable sutures made of polydioxanone — a biocompatible polymer used in cardiothoracic and general surgery for decades. In aesthetic use, PDO threads are placed beneath the skin via cannula or needle to mechanically lift tissue and trigger collagen and elastin synthesis around the suture as it dissolves over four to six months. PDO thread lifts at LC Medical work through two simultaneous mechanisms: immediate mechanical lifting from the threads' barbed or smooth structure, and longer-term biological lifting from collagen synthesis around the dissolving polydioxanone. The Russian-doll mechanism is precise — needle places thread, thread anchors tissue mechanically, polydioxanone triggers fibroblast response, fibroblasts synthesize new collagen and elastin, supporting connective tissue strengthens, and the lift compounds biologically over months as the suture absorbs. Dr. Marjorie Rico — Dr. Lanna Aesthetics' oculofacial plastic surgeon — leads our PDO thread program. With training in oculofacial reconstructive surgery and years of thread-lift experience, Dr. Rico places threads with the anatomical precision the modality demands. PDO Threads are the canonical service in our Thread Lifts category — every patient seeking thread-based lifting at LC Medical is mapped through this protocol.

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BENEFITS

Benefits

  • Lifts midface, jawline, brow, and neck without surgery — mechanical thread placement delivers immediate visible lifting.
  • Stimulates collagen biologically over four to six months — the polydioxanone sutures trigger fibroblast response that compounds the lift.
  • Performed by an oculofacial plastic surgeon — Dr. Marjorie Rico's surgical training translates into precise thread placement.
  • Returns patients to professional schedules within days — bruising and tenderness resolve over a defined recovery window.
  • Pairs naturally with neurotoxin and filler — many patients combine PDO threads with Botox and Restylane for layered architecture.
  • Bridges aesthetic plans before surgical consideration — patients exploring future facelifts often start with PDO threads as a structural intervention.
  • Suits the K-Beauty preventative philosophy — collagen stimulation is the preventative-aesthetics throughline.

IDEAL CANDIDATES

Who It's For

PDO thread lifts in NYC suit patients in their mid-30s through 50s with mild-to-moderate facial laxity who want non-surgical lifting and collagen stimulation. The treatment serves patients addressing brow descent, midface flattening, jowl softening, and submental laxity who are not yet candidates for or interested in surgical facelift work. Many patients pair PDO threads with neurotoxin and filler in a layered aesthetic plan. You are likely a strong candidate if you have realistic expectations about non-surgical lifting versus surgical excision, can plan around five-to-seven-day social downtime for bruising and tenderness, and are willing to follow post-care guidance to support thread settling. PDO threads are generally avoided during pregnancy, with active skin infection in the treatment area, with certain bleeding disorders, in patients on blood thinners (with provider review), and in patients whose laxity exceeds what mechanical thread lifting can address — in which case Dr. Lanna's team and Dr. Marjorie Rico will discuss Facial Surgery as the more accurate intervention.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your Thread-Lift Journey

  1. Consultation

    Your PDO thread journey at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics begins with a consultation at our Midtown Manhattan flagship. Dr. Marjorie Rico — our oculofacial plastic surgeon — assesses facial architecture, photographs the treatment zones under standardized lighting, and maps planned thread vectors based on facial anatomy. The team discusses what PDO threads can deliver compared to filler, RF tightening, and surgical alternatives. You leave the consultation with a written plan and a clear understanding of recovery cadence.

  2. Treatment

    On treatment day, the team applies a topical numbing cream and supplemental local anesthesia along the planned thread paths. Dr. Rico places the PDO threads through fine cannulas or needles along the mapped vectors — typically along the cheek-to-temple, jawline-to-ear, and neck zones. The threads anchor tissue mechanically and trigger biological collagen synthesis as they dissolve over four to six months. Most full thread-lift protocols take 30 to 60 minutes of active treatment.

  3. Recovery & Results

    Recovery is real but contained. Expect bruising, swelling, and tenderness for five to seven days, with mild dimpling that typically resolves over one to two weeks. Most patients return to professional schedules within five to seven days, with strenuous workouts and aggressive facial expressions paused for the first week. Visible immediate lift is apparent at placement; collagen-driven biological lift compounds over four to six months. The PDO sutures fully absorb over six to nine months, but the collagen they triggered persists meaningfully longer — typically 12 to 18 months of measurable lift.

BEFORE & AFTER

Real Patient Results

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YOUR MASTER INJECTOR

Trained Directly Under Dr. Lanna

PDO threads at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics are led by Dr. Marjorie Rico, MD, PhD — oculofacial plastic surgeon with PDO thread-lift expertise — alongside Dr. Lanna Cheuck, DO, FACS. Dr. Rico's MD-PhD training, ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate, fellowship in laser cosmetic and oculoplastic reconstructive surgery, and practice since 2010 inform the precision PDO thread placement demands. Dr. Lanna's FACS credentials, GAIN national-trainer experience, and 10,000+ aesthetic treatments anchor every protocol our team performs at our Midtown Manhattan flagship.

FAQ

Lift, Sculpt, and Stimulate Collagen Without Surgery — PDO Thread Lifts at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics FAQs

  • How long do PDO thread results last?

    The threads themselves dissolve over six to nine months, but the collagen they trigger typically delivers 12 to 18 months of measurable lift.

  • Are PDO threads painful?

    Topical numbing plus local anesthesia along the thread paths manages discomfort. You will feel pressure and brief stinging during placement.

  • When will I see results?

    Immediate lift is apparent at placement; biological lift from collagen synthesis compounds over four to six months.

  • What is the downtime?

    Plan five to seven days of social downtime for bruising and tenderness, with mild dimpling that resolves over one to two weeks.

  • Are PDO threads a substitute for a facelift?

    No — PDO threads address mild-to-moderate laxity. Patients with significant loose skin may need Facial Surgery with Dr. Marjorie Rico. Consultation determines the right path.

  • What about pricing?

    We discuss treatment plans during your private consultation rather than publishing a fixed menu — pricing depends on the number of threads and zones treated.

NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE

Serving patients across NYC from our Midtown flagship

Expand a neighborhood to see how Dr. Lanna's master-injector team supports patients in your area.

Manhattan

  • Greenwich Village

    Greenwich Village patients walk minutes north or take the F to Dr. Lanna Aesthetics in Midtown for PDO thread consultations with Dr. Marjorie Rico — oculofacial surgeon and thread-lift expert. Our non-surgical lifting protocols suit Greenwich Village patients exploring future surgical options. Schedule a consultation between studio commitments.

  • Harlem

    Harlem residents take the 2/3 south to LC Medical's Midtown med spa for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by our oculofacial surgeon. Dr. Rico's surgical training translates into precise thread placement across all skin tones. Call to coordinate consultation timing.

  • Hell's Kitchen

    Hell's Kitchen residents walk minutes east to our Midtown flagship for PDO threads — non-surgical lifting planned around theater hiatuses. Our team coordinates the five-to-seven-day recovery around your work calendar. Walk over after rehearsal for consultation.

  • Lower Manhattan

    Lower Manhattan professionals ride the 4/5/6 uptown to our Midtown med spa for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by Dr. Marjorie Rico. Our oculofacial surgeon brings surgical training to non-surgical thread placement. Plan the recovery week around your calendar.

  • Midtown East

    Midtown East patients walk to LC Medical's flagship for PDO thread consultations within minutes — non-surgical lifting that fits a Midtown work calendar. Our team threads PDO into broader aesthetic plans alongside Botox and Restylane. Walk over after a meeting block.

  • Upper East Side

    Upper East Side patients accustomed to Manhattan's premier providers take the 6 train south to LC Medical for PDO threads — non-surgical lifting performed by Dr. Marjorie Rico, oculofacial surgeon and thread expert. Crosstown via Central Park brings you door-to-door in twenty minutes.

  • Upper Manhattan

    Upper Manhattan residents ride the A/B/C/D south to our Midtown flagship for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting and collagen stimulation by our oculofacial surgeon. Dr. Lanna Aesthetics serves Upper Manhattan patients with anatomically precise thread placement. Call to schedule consultation.

  • Upper West Side

    Upper West Side patients juggling family priorities take the 1/2/3 to our Midtown med spa for PDO threads — non-surgical lifting planned around school years and family schedules. Dr. Rico's surgical credentials reassure patients exploring layered aesthetic plans. Book between school commitments.

Queens

  • Astoria

    Astoria residents take the N or W to LC Medical's Midtown flagship for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by Dr. Marjorie Rico. Astoria's design-forward crowd appreciates the K-Beauty preventative philosophy of collagen stimulation through threads. The N-train return runs reliably after consultations.

  • Ditmars Steinway

    Ditmars Steinway commuters who pass through Midtown can stop at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting that suits busy commuter schedules. Dr. Rico's oculofacial expertise informs precise thread placement. Schedule consultations around your evening N-train home.

  • Elmhurst

    Elmhurst patients ride the 7 train to Times Square and walk to our Midtown flagship for PDO threads — non-surgical lifting performed across all skin tones by our oculofacial surgeon. Our diverse Elmhurst patients value Dr. Rico's anatomical precision. Same-day consultations are sometimes available.

  • Forest Hills

    Forest Hills residents take the E or F to LC Medical's Midtown flagship for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting that fits a family-first calendar. Dr. Rico's oculofacial training translates into precise thread placement. The express E returns you home within thirty minutes.

  • Jackson Heights

    Jackson Heights patients ride the 7-line into Manhattan for PDO threads in NYC — non-surgical lifting at our diverse, master-injector-led med spa. Dr. Rico serves Jackson Heights patients with anatomical precision across skin tones. Reach our Midtown flagship within thirty minutes door-to-door.

Brooklyn

  • Bushwick

    Bushwick artists step off the L and reach our Midtown flagship in roughly thirty minutes for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting planned around production calendars. Our oculofacial surgeon brings surgical precision to thread placement. The L returns you home before the next gig.

  • Crown Heights

    Crown Heights residents take the 2/3 or 4/5 north to LC Medical's Midtown med spa for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by Dr. Marjorie Rico across all skin tones. Our oculofacial surgeon prioritizes anatomical precision. Plan the recovery week around your schedule.

  • Greenpoint

    Greenpoint locals take the G to Long Island City and connect to a quick crosstown to Dr. Lanna Aesthetics for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by our oculofacial surgeon. Our team plans recovery around your studio calendar. Call to coordinate timing.

  • Sunset Park

    Sunset Park patients board the R or D north into Manhattan for PDO threads — non-surgical lifting at our diverse med spa with Dr. Marjorie Rico's oculofacial expertise. Our anatomical precision suits Sunset Park's multi-cultural community. Same-day consultations are sometimes available.

  • Williamsburg

    Williamsburg patients step off the L at Bedford and reach Dr. Lanna Aesthetics in Midtown for PDO thread consultations in roughly twenty-five minutes. Williamsburg's K-Beauty-curious crowd appreciates the collagen-stimulation throughline of thread lifting. The L returns you home immediately after.

Bronx / Westchester

  • Bronx

    Bronx patients drive south via the Henry Hudson or Major Deegan to our Midtown med spa for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by Dr. Marjorie Rico. Our oculofacial surgeon brings surgical credentials to thread placement. Call to coordinate consultation timing.

  • Mt Vernon

    Mt Vernon patients take Metro-North to Grand Central and walk a few blocks to LC Medical's Midtown flagship for PDO thread consultations — non-surgical lifting performed by our oculofacial surgeon Dr. Marjorie Rico. Metro-North runs frequently into the early evening for the return.

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PDO threads at Dr. Lanna Aesthetics are an investment in non-surgical facial architecture — placed by our oculofacial surgeon Dr. Marjorie Rico in our Midtown Manhattan flagship.

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