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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!