MINT™ PDO threads are designed with a unique patented technology that can help enhance your features. Some are smooth and some have tiny barbs strategically placed and molded all around the thread. Once the threads are placed into the skin, the barbs anchor onto sagging skin and the thread can be maneuvered to achieve a naturally youthful and defined look. Not only can it improve the appearance of sagging skin, PDO can help promote the stimulation of collagen and neovascularization which helps to improve skin elasticity, texture, fine lines, and volume for a beautiful rejuvenation. Common, natural looking results that may be achieved with PDO threads include:

• • Heart-shaped facial line
  • Higher cheekbone contour
  • Exotic, cat eye contour
  • Snatched, defined jawline
  • Softer smile lines
  • Softer eyebrows
  • Smoother neck lines

Because MINT™ is a minimally invasive and nonsurgical procedure, the procedure takes an average of 1 hour and results can be seen immediately. Patients will experience minimal pain, minimal scarring, and results will improve over time as the swelling, redness, and bruising go down.

The body absorbs PDO threads in 6-8 months after insertion, but the results can last for up to one year as PDO can help stimulate collagen production and new blood vessel growth in the skin. Results will vary depending on the degree of sagging, thickness of the skin, and the facial structure of each person.

MINT™ threads are made from a complex sugar polydioxanone or PDO—a safe suture material that has been used in surgery for over 30 years. MINT™ is also backed by more than 6 years of published studies for its efficacy and safety and is the first and only PDO suture in the US market to have received two FDA clearances.

After the procedure, you may immediately resume your daily activities. More intense activities such as exercise should be resumed after a week if approved by Dr. Doolabh.

Please schedule a consultation first to determine if you are an ideal candidate for MINT™ procedures. During the consultation, you should discuss what concerns you want to address and the look you desire so Dr. Doolabh can properly address the area of concern. A price estimate will be provided accordingly.

While one treatment may be enough for some, you may consider getting PDO threads placed again. The threads dissolve completely, so you can get treated to enjoy the benefits of MINT™ again for an extended period.

Yes! MINT™ is compatible with many other procedures, so you can take advantage of all the best things each treatment has to offer for synergistic effects. Target wrinkles with neuromodulators like BOTOX® Cosmetic, restore volume with dermal fillers, address skin texture with laser treatments, and take care of sagging skin with MINT™. Dr. Doolabh will help you plan treatments in the correct sequence to optimize your outcome with the least amount of downtime.

Dr. Doolabh has received professional PDO thread training, but some common side effects may occur, such as soreness, minor bruising, swelling and mild discomfort. If you experience any other complications or an extended period of the side effects, please let Dr. Doolabh know.

While PDO threads are made of the same material, the manufacturing process of the thread itself varies from brand to brand. Conventional PDO threads cut the barbs from the integral core of the thread, which weakens it and makes it more prone to breakage. MINT™ uses an innovative patented technology to press-mold the barbs onto the surface of the thread to maintain its structural integrity.