Liquid PDO Threadlift Singapore: Collagen Stimulation, Skin Rejuvenation & Facial Volume Support
At Emberwood Aesthetics, treatment begins with a personalised skin assessment to determine whether PDO threadlifts is appropriate for your individual concerns and treatment goals.
Liquid PDO ThreadLifts in Singapore
A Doctor-Led Approach to Skin Quality and collagen biostimulation
While traditional aesthetic treatments often focus on adding volume or mechanically lifting the skin, collagen biostimulation takes a different approach: encouraging the body's own tissue-remodelling response.
Liquid PDO threadlift is a term used to describe an injectable approach using microscopic particles of polydioxanone (PDO), a biodegradable polymer with a long history of medical use.
At Emberwood Aesthetics Singapore, we believe in helping patients understand the science behind different collagen-stimulating treatments, their potential applications and their limitations.
What Is a Liquid PDO Threadlift?
Liquid PDO threadlift refers to an injectable formulation containing microscopic PDO particles, rather than conventional solid PDO threads.
PDO, or polydioxanone, is a synthetic, absorbable polymer historically used in surgical sutures. In aesthetic medicine, PDO has also been incorporated into threadlifting procedures to provide mechanical tissue support and stimulate a local tissue response.
More recently, injectable PDO microsphere technology has been developed as another approach to collagen biostimulation.
Unlike conventional PDO threads, injectable PDO does not involve placing long threads beneath the skin. Instead, microscopic PDO particles are delivered into selected tissue layers, where they may stimulate a local response associated with new collagen formation.
The intended outcome is gradual improvement in aspects of skin quality, firmness and tissue support, although the strength and duration of clinical effects depend on the formulation and individual response.
From Traditional PDO Threads to Liquid PDO: The Evolution of Threadlifting
The Origins: PDO in Surgical Sutures
PDO has been used for decades in absorbable surgical sutures because of its ability to provide temporary tissue support before gradually breaking down through hydrolysis.
This established its role as a biodegradable medical material.
The Next Chapter: Traditional PDO Threadlifts
PDO threadlifting subsequently became a technique in aesthetic medicine.
During a conventional PDO threadlift, absorbable threads are inserted beneath the skin. Depending on their design, these threads may provide mechanical support, tissue repositioning or a local collagen-stimulating response.
Different thread types have different purposes:
Mono threads: Primarily used for tissue support and collagen-related skin-quality applications.
Screw threads: Designed to provide a different thread configuration for tissue support.
Cog or barbed threads: Designed to engage and mechanically reposition tissue.
However, traditional threadlifting involves inserting physical threads and may be associated with bruising, swelling, asymmetry, dimpling, thread palpability or other complications.
The Evolution: Injectable Liquid PDO
Injectable PDO technology uses microscopic particles rather than long solid threads.
This allows the material to be distributed through selected treatment areas without inserting conventional lifting threads.
The focus shifts from mechanical lifting to collagen biostimulation and tissue remodelling.
How Does Liquid PDO Stimulate Collagen?
Collagen is a structural protein that contributes to the skin's firmness, strength and elasticity.
As collagen production and tissue architecture change with age, the skin may appear thinner, less elastic or more creased.
Injectable PDO microspheres are intended to trigger a controlled local tissue response.
Over time, the PDO material gradually undergoes biodegradation. The surrounding tissue response may involve fibroblast activity and collagen formation, potentially contributing to changes in skin structure.
Unlike conventional hyaluronic acid fillers, which primarily provide volume through the physical presence of a gel, PDO-based collagen biostimulation is intended to produce more gradual tissue changes.
However, evidence for injectable PDO formulations remains more limited than for several established aesthetic treatments. Results are not guaranteed, and collagen formation does not necessarily translate into a clinically significant lifting or volumising effect.
Understanding the Two Types of Liquid PDO Formulations
Not all injectable PDO formulations are identical.
Two commonly discussed approaches involve differences in PDO particle size, formulation characteristics and intended treatment objectives.
Fine-Particle PDO: Focusing on Skin Quality
Fine-particle PDO formulations contain relatively smaller microspheres and are generally associated with skin-quality-focused treatment approaches.
These formulations may be considered in discussions involving:
Fine lines and superficial creasing
Skin texture and unevenness
Early changes in skin firmness
Thin or delicate-looking skin
General skin rejuvenation
The aim is primarily skin-quality improvement rather than significant structural volumisation.
Larger-Particle PDO: Focusing on Tissue Support and Volume Concerns
Larger-particle PDO formulations are generally discussed in relation to tissue remodelling and selected areas of facial volume loss.
Their potential applications may involve concerns such as:
Hollow-looking under-eye contours
Midface volume loss
Nasolabial folds
Marionette lines
Temple hollowing
Age-related changes in facial contour
Importantly, particle size alone does not determine clinical suitability or safety. The specific formulation, approved intended use, tissue characteristics and treatment technique are all relevant.
Can Polynucleotides Be Used Under the Eyes?
Polynucleotide treatment may be considered for patients concerned about fine lines, crepey texture or reduced skin quality around the eyes.
As the under-eye area is delicate, a medical assessment is important. Polynucleotides do not treat every cause of dark eye circles or under-eye hollowness. Pigmentation, visible blood vessels, volume loss and anatomical shadowing may require different approaches.
Dr Jolenda will assess the underlying cause before advising whether polynucleotides, another treatment such as the use of Injectable Collagen Gel, or a combination plan would be most appropriate.
Can PN Skin Boosters Be Combined With Other Treatments?
Skin ageing and skin-quality concerns can involve multiple factors, and one treatment may not address every concern.
Where clinically appropriate, PN skin boosters may be incorporated into a broader personalised treatment plan alongside other doctor-recommended treatments addressing concerns such as skin laxity, facial structure, pigmentation or skin texture.
The timing and sequencing of combination treatments should be individualised according to the procedures involve your, skin condition, and your medical assessment.
Why Choose Emberwood Aesthetics for PN Skin Booster Treatment?
Doctor-Led, Personalised Treatment
Every treatment begins with an assessment of your skin condition, concerns and goals, so PN is recommended only when it is appropriate for you.
The Right Skin Booster for the Right Concern
Different skin boosters work differently. Your treatment is selected according to what your skin actually needs rather than following a standard formula.
Rejuran® Certified Injector
Dr Jolenda is a Rejuran® Certified Injector, with product-specific training in PN injection techniques and treatment planning.
Why Choose a Rejuran® Certified Injector?
Expertise You Can Feel Confident In
Injectable treatments depend not only on the product selected, but also on the doctor’s assessment, treatment planning, and injection technique.
Dr Jolenda Ang is a Rejuran® Certified Injector who has undertaken dedicated training in polynucleotide treatments at Rejuran facilities in South Korea and at the Rejuran Academy in Singapore. She has also been appointed an Advanced Certified Injector by the Rejuran Academy, with training covering patient assessment and advanced injection techniques.
This product-specific training complements her medical experience and allows each treatment to be planned according to the patient’s skin condition, treatment area, anatomy and individual goals.
From selecting the appropriate polynucleotide formulation to determining the injection technique, depth and placement, treatment is personally planned and performed by Dr Jolenda.
When choosing an injectable treatment, the product is only one part of the decision. The training, experience, and clinical judgement of the doctor performing your treatment are equally important.
Frequently Asked Questions about DNA Salmon Healer
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A course of approximately three sessions, commonly spaced several weeks apart, may be recommended for initial treatment. Maintenance sessions can subsequently be considered according to your skin condition, response and personal goals.
There is no single schedule that is appropriate for everyone. Your treatment plan will be personalised following a doctor’s assessment.
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Polynucleotide treatment is intended to produce gradual changes rather than an immediate volumising effect. Some patients notice improved hydration or skin texture after the initial sessions, while further changes may become apparent as the treatment course progresses.
The timing and degree of improvement vary according to age, baseline skin condition, lifestyle, treatment area and the polynucleotide formulation used.
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Common temporary effects can include:
Small bumps at the injection points
Redness
Mild swelling
Tenderness
Bruising
These effects generally improve over the following days, although recovery differs between individuals and treatment areas. Your doctor will provide appropriate aftercare instructions.
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Polynucleotide injections may not be suitable for everyone. Treatment may need to be avoided or postponed in people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active infection or inflammation in the treatment area, have certain allergies or have relevant medical conditions.
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Patients may experience brief stinging or pressure during the injections. Topical numbing cream may be used to improve comfort. Dr Jolenda has several adopted several Korean injection methods to reduce pain.
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Polynucleotides may be considered as part of a treatment plan for selected acne scars and overall skin repair. However, different scar types may require treatments such as fractional laser, radiofrequency microneedling, subcision or combination therapy. A medical assessment is required.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Every skin is unique. Book a consultation with Dr Jolenda to discuss your concerns and receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to your skin and goals.