PDO Threads are the type of threads which are FDA approved and manufactured in S. Korea. Where they do a great deal of cosmetic procedures. PDO Threads are ideal for moderate laxity of the jawline, jowls, to up lift the cheeks and support the neck. The procedure is performed using local anesthesia in the office. The threads are absorbed and stimulate you own collagen to support the lifted structures. PDO Threads are a amazing way to rejuvenate the face, neck, brows, knees and abdomen without surgery. Often additional fillers are used after the PDO Threads, in a few weeks, to finish the sculpting of the face. Jeffrey Rosenhal, M.D. artofplasticsurgery.com