“Outstanding training on PDO threads. The instructors demonstrated multiple thread types and anchoring techniques. I am now offering thread lifts as a non-surgical alternative and my patients love the results.”
LEVEL I · FOUNDATION
PDO Thread Lift Training — Foundation
Hands-On Live Patient Training
Enter the growing field of non-surgical face lifting with PDO threads. Learn thread types, insertion techniques, and patient selection for safe tissue repositioning.
What Is PDO Thread Lift Training?
PDO thread lift training is a hands-on CME course that teaches practitioners how to perform non-surgical face lifting using absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) threads. Thread lifting is one of the fastest-growing procedures in aesthetic medicine, with results lasting 12-18 months through both mechanical tissue repositioning and natural collagen stimulation. This 1-day Level I course covers thread types, insertion techniques, facial anatomy, and patient selection with live patient practice.
Last updated: February 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Richard Anderson, MD, FACS
5 min read
Course Overview
PDO thread lifting is one of the fastest-growing non-surgical procedures in aesthetic medicine. This Level I course introduces you to the fundamentals of thread lifting using polydioxanone (PDO) threads, including thread types, insertion techniques, and patient selection.
Under expert supervision, you will practice inserting solid filler threads for tissue repositioning and volume enhancement. Our hands-on approach ensures you leave with the skills and confidence to offer thread lifting.
What You'll Learn
PDO thread types and properties
Facial anatomy for thread placement
Insertion techniques and angles
Patient assessment for thread lifting
Barbed vs. smooth thread selection
Mid-face and jawline lifting protocols
Post-procedure care guidelines
Complication prevention and management
Curriculum
- •PDO thread science and biocompatibility
- •Thread types: barbed, screw, and smooth
- •Facial anatomy for safe thread placement
- •Patient selection and treatment planning
- •Expert demonstration on live patients
- •Supervised insertion technique practice
- •Mid-face lifting procedure
- •Post-care protocols and complication management
Who Should Attend
Physicians (MD/DO)
Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Physician Assistants (PA)
Registered Nurses (RN)
Dentists (DDS/DMD)
Training Availability
This course runs regularly at our training centers nationwide. Class sizes are kept small so every attendee gets hands-on live patient practice, and seats are confirmed individually. Tell us which center works best for you and an advisor will walk you through availability, prerequisites, and enrollment.
Request AvailabilityFrequently Asked Questions
No, Level I is designed for thread lifting beginners. We start from the basics and build your skills progressively throughout the day.
PDO thread results typically last 12-18 months. The threads dissolve over 6-8 months but continue stimulating collagen production for longer-lasting tissue support.
Yes, and Level II covers combination protocols in depth. Threads and fillers work synergistically for enhanced lifting and volumization.
We use leading PDO thread brands and teach you about different thread types so you can make informed product choices in your practice.
$1,995
per attendee
Duration1 Day
CME Credits8 Credits
LevelIntroductory
FormatIn-Person
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What Our Graduates Say
“I was nervous about thread lifting but the structured approach and expert supervision made all the difference. By the end of the course I felt confident performing the procedure independently.”
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