For mild to moderate jowling, threads can give a real but modest lift, and the collagen they stimulate keeps improving things for a few months. Expect swelling and tightness for about a week and a result that lasts roughly a year to 18 months. If the skin is heavily lax, threads will disappoint you and a surgical lift is the honest answer. I take photos and show patients the two paths before they decide.
Will a PDO thread lift work for my jowls or do I need a facelift?
PDO Thread Lift
Phoenix, AZ
Asked by Regina, 52 · July 22, 2026
I am 52 with mild sagging along the jaw. I am not ready for surgery and cannot take weeks off work.
2 answers from verified providers
Aesthetic Medicine · Aesthetic Provider · Los Angeles, CA
In my practice threads work best combined with filler that rebuilds the cheek support above the jowl. Lifting sagging tissue without restoring what is missing underneath tends not to hold.
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