PDO (polydioxanone) is the absorbable material used in many lifting threads, while Mint threads are a specific brand of PDO lifting thread with a particular barb design. So the comparison is really generic PDO threads versus one branded PDO product. At Re:berry Hongdae, the doctor chooses thread type by your anatomy and goals. Results vary by individual.
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What is a PDO thread?
PDO stands for polydioxanone, a material that has been used in surgical sutures for decades because the body breaks it down safely over time. In aesthetics, PDO threads come in different forms:
- Mono threads: smooth threads used mainly to stimulate collagen and improve skin quality.
- Screw or twisted threads: used for added volume and firmness in small areas.
- Barbed or cog threads: designed to grip tissue and provide a visible lift.
Quality, barb design and thread thickness vary between manufacturers.
What makes Mint threads different?
Mint threads are a branded PDO lifting thread designed with barbs created by a molding or pressing process, rather than cut into the thread. This design is intended to give strong, even grip while keeping the thread core intact. In everyday terms, Mint is one specific PDO product, and it is used mainly for lifting the mid and lower face, jawline and neck.
Re:berry offers Mint threads and Dooth threads as two options within its lifting menu. See Dooth vs Mint threads for how the doctor decides between them.
Do recovery and longevity differ?
Recovery after PDO lifting threads, including Mint, is broadly similar: swelling, tightness and possible bruising for about 3–7 days, with some tenderness when chewing or yawning. PDO material typically dissolves over about 6–8 months, but the collagen response and repositioning often keep results visible for around 12–18 months. Longevity depends on the number of threads, your tissue and lifestyle. Read how long a thread lift lasts.
Which should I choose?
Rather than choosing by name, focus on what you need: collagen stimulation, small-area support or a visible lift. The doctor considers skin thickness, degree of sagging and facial shape. Pricing depends on thread type and number and is confirmed in writing at consultation via our Booking page.
At a glance
- PDO: Polydioxanone, an absorbable suture material
- Mint threads: A branded PDO lifting thread
- Absorption: PDO typically dissolves over about 6–8 months
- Lift: Barbed or cogged designs provide mechanical lift
- Downtime: Swelling or tightness often 3–7 days
- Results last: Commonly around 12–18 months
Related questions
Are Mint threads safer than other PDO threads?
Safety depends on the product's quality, correct placement and aftercare rather than the brand alone. All lifting threads carry risks such as bruising, asymmetry, dimpling, infection and, rarely, thread visibility. Choose a clinic where a doctor plans and performs the procedure and explains how complications are managed.
Can PDO mono threads lift the face?
Smooth mono threads are mainly used to stimulate collagen and improve skin texture, not to provide a strong lift. For visible repositioning of cheeks or jowls, barbed or cogged threads such as Mint are typically used. A doctor may combine both types in one plan.
Can threads be combined with Ultherapy?
Yes, combinations are common. Energy-based lifting may be done before the thread procedure or several weeks afterward, depending on the doctor's protocol. Combining can address both skin laxity and tissue position. Your doctor will plan timing to protect the threads.
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Before you book
This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Suitability, dose, number of sessions and expected results are decided by a doctor at consultation, and results vary by individual. Possible side effects include redness, swelling and bruising. Pricing is confirmed in writing before any treatment. See our medical disclaimer.
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