Magnolia Aesthetics PDO Thread Lift Review
Facial filler alternatives provide immediate, minimally invasive treatment for lines and wrinkles.
I’ve partnered with Magnolia Aesthetics to provide HerKentucky readers with honest reviews and let you know about the latest services and promotions. Magnolia Aesthetics is located at 149 Chenoweth Lane in Louisville’s St Matthews neighborhood. You can keep up with all my Magnolia reviews on their HerKentucky Partner page!
Remember that scene in Steel Magnolias where Truvy tells Shelby “Honey, time marches on and sooner or later you realize it’s marchin' across your face!”?
Over the last couple of years, that’s felt less like a quotation from one of my very favorite movies, and more like a bit of a fact. I started to notice that the lines from my nose to my mouth — the nasolabial folds — were becoming more prominent. While I’ve been pretty fortunate to experience minimal wrinkles and lines into my 40s, I did want to address this area before the damage got worse.
Here’s my scary, mostly makeup-free “before” photo. You can see some very definite lines in this area.
When I consulted with Kimberlie Mobley, the co-owner and injection specialist at Magnolia Aesthetics, about these lines, I was adamant that I did not want to do something as invasive as fillers. As with my Botox treatments, I wanted to keep my face looking as natural as possible while giving it a bit of a “tuneup.” Kimberlie explained the PDO injection process, and I agreed that this was the best option for me.
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure in which thin sutures of polydioxanone, a biodegradable synthetic polymer, are injected into the face. These “PDO threads” degrade in about 6 months’ time. The threads work by stimulating collagen production; this results in firmer, younger-looking skin. I saw results within 3-4 days on my first treatment and immediately upon my second round/ touch-up treatment.
I don’t love needles, and I especially don’t love having anyone mess with my face in a way that could make me flinch, so I asked immediately about the pain level. I was reassured that it wouldn’t be awful, and that was my experience. I would characterize each injection as feeling like a bee sting. There is slight swelling for about 24 hours, and I did experience a mild bruise with one of the injection sites. It was not a prohibitive level of pain, and I’d certainly undergo the procedure again!
Thread lift results improve over several months. You can expect the results to last up to two years. The downtime is minimal, but I’d schedule a week or so before an event where you want to look your best.
I’m so thrilled with my results, y’all. My lines look significantly softer and less dramatic. The PDO lift process took five years off my face in one process that took less than an hour! I would recommend this for anyone who wants to march time back off her face just a little, while still looking natural! I received my PDO treatments in early August; I can certainly see results after seven weeks or so! I could really tell the difference in this recent photo.
Thanks so much to Magnolia for partnering with me on this post. Visit Magnolia Aesthetics at 149 Chenoweth Lane in St Matthews, give them a call at 502-632-2244, or email them to set up your PDO thread treatments today!
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I’ve partnered with Magnolia Aesthetics to provide HerKentucky readers with honest reviews and let you know about the latest services and promotions. Magnolia Aesthetics is located at 149 Chenoweth Lane in Louisville’s St Matthews neighborhood. You can keep up with all my Magnolia reviews on their HerKentucky Partner page!
Oh, hi, giant pin in my thumb!
If you’ve been following along on my Instagram feed this summer, you know that I’ve had some major issues with my right (and dominant!) hand. I’ve experienced some pretty intense arthritis pain in the CMC joint at the base of my thumb due to wear and tear (hello, iPhone and keyboards and cooking and needlepoint!) as well as some structural issues. I underwent a fairly intense surgery in July and am still recovering and under severe use restrictions. I hate to complain, but I’ve been in A LOT of pain this summer, y’all.
I’ve also looked pretty awkward trying to hold things, but I suppose that’s a smaller complaint.
Both before my surgery and after my cast came off, my friends at Magnolia Aesthetics offered a unique treatment solution: LED light therapy. Ashlee, the incredible aesthetician at Magnolia, uses a professional-grade LED light therapy device which can be calibrated to different wavelengths to address chronic pain, fine lines, or acne. It’s an incredible device, really; Ashlee applies it my hand 3 times a week for 30 minute sessions, and I can feel a difference immediately! The light immediately goes to work increasing oxygen flow in the treated area, stimulating collagen production and activating pain relieving pathways. The result is a reduction in pain and inflammation. I certainly feel like I’ve healed a lot faster because of this treatment. I certainly can feel increased flexibility and reduced inflammation when I receive my treatments. It’s been such a valuable addition to my recovery! You can read more about the science behind LED light therapy for pain management here.
Ashlee also added the LED light to my most recent facial, which was a wonderful experience. We used the anti-aging setting to combat fine lines and wrinkles. When combined with hyaluronic acid, I could see a big difference in my skin texture almost immediately!
Thanks so much to Magnolia Aesthetics for sponsoring this post. Visit Magnolia Aesthetics at 149 Chenoweth Lane in St Matthews, give them a call at 502-632-2244, or email them to set up your LED light treatments today!
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Growing older gracefully is a goal for a lot of us, but it can take a lot of different forms. For me, I knew it was time to combat those pesky “11” frown lines between my eyebrows, but I didn’t want to look fake, immobilized, or constantly surprised. I spent some time talking to Kimberlie Mobley, the co-owner and injection specialist at Magnolia Aesthetics, to determine exactly how much Botox treatment I needed.
One of the reasons I love working with Kimberlie and the Magnolia team is that I get honest answers. I don’t feel oversold on treatments and products that I don’t need. Kimberlie gives me a very realistic assessment of the treatments that will help my particular skincare needs, and is an absolute pro at injecting in a quick and low-pain way. To be honest, the injections hurt way less than I was expecting. I iced the injection site a few times over the 24 hours following the procedure, and I started to see results within a few days.
I love that my injectable treatments look so subtle. I don’t look shiny or surprised or over-inflated. I just look a little younger, and a lot less stressed. I’m absolutely thrilled with the results, and will definitely repeat the process in a few months, when the injections wear off!
If you’re local to Louisville and curious about your own injectable treatments, there’s never been a better time to try Magnolia’s services for yourself. Now through September 2nd, make a purchase and receive great savings — up to $350 off an injectable package, and the opportunity to win free Botox for a year! (See details below!) Call them at 502-632-2244 or email info@magnolialouisville.com to set up your appointment, and tell them that HerKentucky sent you!
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I’m so excited to share a new collaboration with y’all today! I’ve partnered with Magnolia Aesthetics to provide HerKentucky readers with honest reviews and let you know about the latest services and promotions. Magnolia Aesthetics is located at 149 Chenoweth Lane in Louisville’s St Matthews neighborhood. You can keep up with all my Magnolia reviews on their HerKentucky Partner page!
I don’t know about y’all, but I find all the information that’s out there about beauty treatments to be more than a little overwhelming. I mean, I love a good facial, have always been curious about Botox, and have never loved the chemical peel process. But, there are so many spas out there, so many treatments I don’t really understand, and a lot of folks whom I’ve seen use the wrong treatments. I’ve found myself really shying away from preventative treatments because I was a little intimidated by the whole thing. Recently, however, I started to notice some lines that I didn’t want to get any deeper and a few other issues that really needed professional help. I sat down with the team at Magnolia Aesthetics to put together a plan that would help me look like myself, only better.
There are so many things that I love about Magnolia. First of all, it’s in my neighborhood and located in the shortlist for the best selfie spot in Louisville.
I also love that I don’t feel pressured to buy products or treatments that I don’t want or need. I’ve worked closely with my aesthetician and my injection specialist to determine the level of treatment that would help me feel more confident without an overdone or “fake” appearance. It’s really important to me that I age gracefully, with just a little help. Kimberlie Mobley, the co-owner and injection specialist, has been fantastic in working with me to find exactly the treatments that work for me!
I’m excited to share these treatments with you, and I hope you’ll visit Magnolia Aesthetics for your skincare needs. It’s wonderful to know that they’re a team I can really trust, and I look forward to sharing my experiences with y’all. Look for Magnolia Monday posts in the upcoming weeks!
