PDO Thread Lift in Queens & Forest Hills by Board-Certified Dermatologists
Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist | 17+ Years Experience | Last Updated: April 2026
PDO thread lift in Queens at Adult and Pediatric Dermatology is a non-surgical facelift procedure performed by board-certified dermatologists in our Forest Hills office. Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD uses dissolvable polydioxanone (PDO) sutures to lift sagging skin along the jawline, cheeks, brow, and neck, producing an immediate lift and a gradual collagen response that continues over two to three months. The threads dissolve naturally over four to six months, while the collagen scaffold they leave behind supports results for roughly twelve to eighteen months.
What sets our Queens thread-lift practice apart is the dermatologist behind the cannula. Most thread lifts in Queens are performed by injectors who are not dermatologists. At our Forest Hills practice, every PDO thread plan starts with a dermatologic skin assessment, so we map the right thread type (smooth, barbed, or cog PDO) and the right number of threads to your facial anatomy and lifting goal. Same-day appointments are often available. We use transparent per-thread pricing and confirm the exact plan in writing before any procedure.
What is a thread lift?
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Non-Surgical Facelift in Queens: Where Thread Lift Fits
A non-surgical facelift is not a single procedure. It is a plan. For Queens patients, a non-surgical facelift typically combines one or more of: PDO thread lift for immediate physical lift, dermal fillers for volume replacement, Botox for dynamic wrinkle softening, and radiofrequency or laser skin-tightening for collagen remodeling. At Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD builds the plan around your anatomy, your lifting goal, and your downtime budget, rather than selling a one-size device.
When a PDO Thread Lift Is the Right Non-Surgical Facelift
A PDO thread lift is the right primary choice when the concern is sagging, drooping skin rather than volume loss or surface wrinkles. Typical candidates are patients in their late 30s to early 60s with mild to moderate laxity along the jawline, jowls, mid-cheek, brow tail, or neck bands. The lift is mechanical and immediate: the barbed threads anchor to soft tissue and elevate it. The collagen response kicks in over two to three months and extends results well beyond the six months it takes for the threads themselves to dissolve.
Thread lift is not a substitute for a surgical facelift if you have significant jowling, deep neck laxity, or advanced skin redundancy. It is the right tool when you want a real mechanical lift without incisions, general anesthesia, or two weeks of recovery, and when you can commit to a maintenance schedule roughly every twelve to eighteen months.
When We Combine Thread Lift With Filler, Botox, or Laser
Many Queens patients get better results when thread lift is one step of a combined non-surgical facelift. If the concern is both sagging and midface volume loss, we often pair threads with cheek or jawline dermal fillers so that the lift has volume to anchor against. If dynamic wrinkles (crow’s feet, glabella, forehead lines) are also visible, Botox treats those at the same visit. If crepey skin or texture is part of the picture, we sequence a radiofrequency or laser skin-tightening session several weeks after the thread lift so the treatments reinforce each other rather than compete.
The alternative, single-modality path, is not always cheaper or simpler. Adding one filler syringe or a Botox treatment at the thread-lift visit costs less than re-treating drooping skin that was never adequately volumized. Your consultation at our Forest Hills office maps the full year of treatments so the spend is predictable and the results last.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for
a
thread lift?
A thread lift is ideal for adults who are starting to notice sagging or looseness in areas like the cheeks, jawline, eyebrows, or neck, typically those in their late 30s to late 50s with mild to moderate skin laxity. It’s a great option if you:
- Want a noticeable lift but aren’t ready (or willing) to undergo a surgical facelift.
- Are generally in good health and have fairly firm skin (very loose skin might require surgery for significant results).
- Have realistic expectations, thread lift will refresh your appearance and rewind the clock a few years, but it won’t duplicate the dramatic effect of a major surgery.
- Prefer a quick recovery and a lower-cost procedure compared to traditional facelift surgery.
During your consultation, our dermatology team will examine your skin and discuss your goals. We’ll be honest about what a thread lift can achieve for you. If you have very advanced sagging or heavily sun-damaged skin, we might recommend other treatments (or a combination approach). Often, patients who can no longer get enough lift from fillers but don’t want surgery find thread lifts to be the perfect middle-ground solution.
Areas commonly treated with PDO thread lift at our Queens practice:
- Jawline and jowls (defining jaw contour, softening early jowling)
- Cheeks and mid-face (elevating flattened mid-cheek volume)
- Nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Brow tail (subtle non-surgical brow lift)
- Neck bands (softening platysmal cords)
- Undereye and tear-trough region (select candidates only)
Each area is mapped to a specific thread count and pattern at your consultation.
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The Thread Lift Procedure: What to Expect
Preparation: On the day of your thread lift, you’ll arrive at our Forest Hills office and get comfortable in a treatment room. We cleanse and mark the areas to be treated. You’ll receive a local anesthetic (numbing injection) in those areas, so you stay awake, but the target areas are fully numb and you won’t feel pain.
Placement of Threads: Once you’re numb, our provider uses a fine needle or cannula to insert the PDO threads under your skin gently. Each thread is placed strategically to lift the skin and tissue. For example, to elevate the cheeks and jowls, threads might be inserted near the ear and angled toward the corners of the mouth. We treat one section at a time, inserting threads in a mesh or lattice pattern for even lifting. You might feel some light pressure or tugging, but no sharp pain. As the thread is inserted, tiny barbs on the thread anchor into the droopy tissue. Then the provider carefully pulls the thread to lift the skin to a higher, firmer position. Once the thread is in the right place, it’s trimmed and stays hidden under the skin. We typically use several threads per area (for example, 2-3 threads per cheek) to achieve a uniform lift.
Duration: The entire procedure usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many areas we’re treating. Because it’s relatively quick and done with local anesthesia, many patients liken it to an extended filler appointment, you’re in and out in under an hour or two.
After the procedure, we’ll give you an ice pack to minimize any swelling, and after a brief observation, you’ll be free to go home the same day. There’s no need for bandages, and any tiny insertion points are covered with small steri-strips or heal on their own quickly.
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This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.