Smooth Threads in Farmington, UT

Learn about

Smooth Threads

Smooth threads are a non-surgical, minimally invasive cosmetic treatment used to improve skin texture, firmness, and elasticity. Unlike lifting threads, which have barbs to physically lift the skin, smooth threads are fine, dissolvable filaments inserted in a grid or cross-hatch pattern just beneath the skin's surface.

These threads, made of a material called polydioxanone (PDO), work by stimulating the body's natural healing response. As the threads dissolve over several months, they trigger a significant increase in collagen and elastin production. This process helps to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, tighten skin, and improve overall skin quality, resulting in a more youthful and revitalized appearance

The Non-Surgical Secret to Smoother Skin.

At Elite Medical Solutions, smooth threads are a non-surgical treatment designed to restore your skin's youthful texture and firmness. By stimulating new collagen production, this therapy naturally reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving you with a radiant, revitalized complexion

PDO threads placed along the cheek during a thread lift

Improves Skin Texture:

Smooth threads work by creating a supportive mesh under the skin, which helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, particularly in delicate areas like the neck and décolletage.

Boosts Natural Collagen:

The threads, made of a dissolvable material called PDO, trigger a significant increase in your body's natural collagen and elastin production, which are essential for firm, youthful-looking skin.

Addresses Hard-to-Treat Areas:

Smooth threads are a great solution for improving skin quality and laxity in areas that are difficult to treat with fillers or other therapies, such as the under-eye area, around the mouth, and the neck.

No Immediate Lift, All Natural Rejuvenation:

Unlike lifting threads, smooth threads focus on pure skin rejuvenation and volumization without creating a "pulled" look. They help to naturally fill out hollow areas and restore a healthy glow.

Minimally Invasive:

The procedure is non-surgical, requires only a local anesthetic, and has very little downtime, making it a convenient and effective alternative to more invasive treatments.

Long-Lasting Results:

While the threads dissolve in about six months, the new collagen they stimulate remains in your skin for 12 to 18 months, providing a long-term improvement in your skin's quality and appearance.

Smooth Threads: Comfort and Cost

Are Smooth Threads Painful?

Most patients report mild discomfort rather than significant pain during thread placement, since the treatment area is numbed with local anesthetic beforehand. Some tenderness, tightness, or mild bruising may follow for a short period as the skin adjusts.

Local anesthesia minimizes discomfort during placement
Mild swelling or bruising is common and typically temporary
Over-the-counter pain relief is often sufficient afterward
A sensation of tightness is normal and generally resolves on its own

Individual comfort levels vary, which is why a consultation with a licensed provider helps set realistic expectations before treatment begins.

How Much Do Smooth Threads Cost?

Smooth thread pricing depends on the number of threads used, the treatment area, and the complexity of the desired lift, so an exact figure can only be determined after a personalized consultation.

| Pricing Factor | Impact on Cost | |---|---| | Thread count | More threads generally increase cost | | Treatment area | Larger or multiple areas raise total price | | Combination treatments | Adding injectables or laser affects overall pricing | | Provider experience | Can influence pricing structure |

Exact pricing figures are not published here to avoid inaccurate estimates; specific numbers should come directly from a provider consultation at Elite Medical Solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a smooth thread treatment painful?

The procedure is not considered painful. Before the treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to the areas where the threads will be inserted. This ensures the process is comfortable, and you will only feel a slight pressure or a mild tugging sensation as the threads are placed.

How long does a smooth thread treatment last?

The best results appear over the next two to three months as the threads stimulate new collagen production. While the threads themselves dissolve in about six months, the new collagen they stimulate can maintain your results for 12 to 18 months.

What is the downtime after a smooth thread treatment?

A smooth thread treatment is a minimally invasive procedure with very little downtime. You may experience some mild swelling, bruising, or a feeling of tightness in the treated areas for a few days after your appointment. Most patients can return to their normal daily activities within 24 to 48 hours.

How soon will I see results?

Your skin's texture and firmness will improve gradually over the next few weeks and months as your body produces new collagen. Your final results will be fully visible after about three months.

How much do smooth threads cost in Farmington, UT?

Smooth thread treatments at Elite Medical Solutions start at $900. Final pricing depends on the number of threads and treatment area, and is confirmed during your consultation with Sarina Howard, PA-C.

Smooth threads vs. dermal filler — what's the difference?

Smooth threads stimulate your own collagen production for gradual, natural-looking improvement in skin texture and firmness. Dermal fillers add volume immediately. Many patients combine both — threads for skin quality, filler for volume loss — based on a consultation assessment.

What's the difference between smooth threads and PDO lifting threads?

Smooth threads (also called mono threads) don't have barbs and are designed purely for collagen stimulation and skin texture. Lifting threads (barbed/cog threads) grip tissue to provide mechanical lift. Smooth threads are the right choice for early skin laxity and texture concerns; lifting threads suit more pronounced sagging.

Am I a good candidate for smooth threads?

Smooth threads work best for patients with early to moderate skin laxity, fine lines, or textural concerns — not significant sagging, which responds better to lifting threads or surgical options. Sarina Howard, PA-C, evaluates candidacy during an in-person consultation.

Schedule A Consultation

Contact us to schedule a consultation and find out more about this procedure.