If you’re torn between PDO threads and filler for a lifted, refreshed look, you’re not alone. Both treatments are powerful tools in aesthetic medicine—but they work in very different ways. At Peace Love Tox in Chagrin Falls, we tailor every treatment to your unique facial structure, skin quality, and goals. So, which one gives a better lift? The short answer: it depends on what you’re trying to fix.
Understanding the Difference: Structure vs. Volume
PDO threads and dermal fillers may seem interchangeable, but they target different issues beneath the skin.
PDO Threads are absorbable sutures that lift sagging skin by physically repositioning tissue. They also stimulate collagen production, gradually improving skin firmness and texture over time.
Fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, RHA, and Radiesse restore lost volume. While they can offer subtle lifting in areas like the cheeks, jawline, and temples, their primary role is to fill and contour—not to lift in a structural way.
When to Choose PDO Threads
Threads shine when skin is starting to sag. If you’re noticing jowling, mild to moderate laxity in the lower face, or drooping cheeks that aren’t helped by filler alone, threads might be your best friend.
Why PDO Threads Might Be Right for You:
- You want a non-surgical lift without adding volume
- Your lower face feels like it’s starting to “fall” or soften
- You want collagen stimulation that continues improving skin quality over time
- You’re not ready—or interested—in a facelift
Threads don’t add fullness. Instead, they reposition what’s already there. The result? A tighter, more youthful contour without puffiness.
When to Choose Filler
If your concern is hollowing, flattening, or loss of definition, filler might be the better tool. It’s ideal for restoring volume in key areas and subtly lifting the face through structural support.
Filler Works Best For:
- Cheek volume loss that’s causing the midface to droop
- Under-eye hollows or sunken temples
- Lips, smile lines, and marionette lines needing softening
- Facial balancing—like chin, jawline, or nose filler
When expertly placed, filler can indirectly lift tissue by adding support where the skin has deflated.
Best Lift: Threads, Filler… or Both?
Here’s the truth: the most natural, snatched, and refreshed results often come from combining PDO threads and filler.
Here’s how we typically combine them at Peace Love Tox:
- Threads for lift and contour
- Filler for structure and softness
- Biostimulatory injectables like Sculptra or dilute Radiesse to tighten skin and improve long-term collagen
This trio is especially powerful for patients in their 30s to 50s who are starting to notice deeper folds, sagging, and volume loss all at once.
Pros and Cons at a Glance
PDO Threads
- ✅ Lift sagging skin without adding volume
- ✅ Stimulate collagen over time
- ✅ No major downtime
- ❌ Not ideal for very thin or very heavy skin
- ❌ Results can be more subtle in some patients
Filler
- ✅ Instant volume restoration
- ✅ Great for facial balancing and contouring
- ✅ Long-lasting when properly placed
- ❌ Can look puffy if overdone
- ❌ Doesn’t actually lift sagging tissue
Not Sure Which One You Need?
That’s exactly why a personalized consult matters. Every face ages differently—and every lift should be tailored.
At Peace Love Tox, we take the time to analyze your facial anatomy, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals. You’ll never feel rushed or pushed into the wrong treatment. We work with your natural features, not against them.
Whether you need a subtle tweak or a full facial refresh, we’re here to make you feel like your best self—confident, lifted, and never overdone.
Let’s Talk Aging, Skin, and Confidence
PDO threads and filler both have their place in modern aesthetics. If you’re starting to feel like your reflection doesn’t quite match how you feel, it may be time to take the next step.
We help clients across Cleveland, Akron, Mentor, Kent, and Euclid reverse the signs of aging, soften lines, and tighten skin—without surgery.
Book Your Personalized Consultation at Peace Love Tox
Visit us at 13 W Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 to see what’s possible. We’ll map out a plan that makes sense for your face, your goals, and your budget.Get ready to feel like you again—with a little lift in all the right places.
