Procedures

'Shopping lift' (short PDO mono-thread lift, no downtime)

from 6 reviews5 clinics
Insertion of many short smooth polydioxanone mono threads into the dermis with fine needles, without barbs or anchoring. The threads resorb within about six months, leaving collagen deposited along their tracks.
Non-surgicalTopical6 before/after photos
Rating
8.50/ 10
from 6 reviews
Satisfaction
83.3%
from 6 reviews
Downtime
1–3days
Full recovery 8–12 wks
Flight safe
1days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for 'Shopping lift' (short PDO mono-thread lift, no downtime)?

1–3 days. Full recovery 8–12 wks · Flight safe 1 days

Smooth mono threads provide no mechanical anchoring, so the effect is shorter-lived than barbed or cog thread suspension; pinpoint bruising can occur at entry points.
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Clinics offering 'Shopping lift' (short PDO mono-thread lift, no downtime)

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Last updated 2026-08-06