SOISOISOIDoctor's Procedures · PDO Thread Lift
V COG uses dissolvable PDO threads with tiny barbs to lift and tighten sagging skin, especially around the jawline, cheeks, and neck. This non-surgical treatment offers an instant lifting effect and boosts collagen production over time for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
Overview
V COG is a non-surgical thread lift that uses dissolvable PDO threads with tiny barbs (cogs) to physically lift and tighten sagging skin around the jawline, cheeks, and neck. Inserted by our doctors, the threads grip and reposition lax tissue for an instant lifting effect.
As the threads dissolve over the following months, they stimulate collagen production, so the skin becomes firmer and more youthful over time. It's a minimally invasive alternative to a surgical facelift with little downtime and natural, long-lasting results.
It suits people with mild to moderate sagging who want a visible lift and sharper definition without surgery — and it pairs well with our energy-based skin-tightening treatments.
The Science
Barbed (cog) PDO threads
V COG threads are made of PDO — the same absorbable material as surgical sutures — but with tiny barbs along their length. Inserted under the skin through fine entry points, the barbs anchor into the tissue and, when the thread is gently drawn, physically lift and reposition sagging skin, creating an immediate mechanical lift. Over the following months the threads dissolve, and as they do they provoke a controlled healing response that lays down new collagen along the thread path. So the early result comes from the lift itself, and the longer-term firmness comes from your own new collagen.
Step by Step
Your physician assesses the degree of sagging and plans the thread placement and vectors.
Local anaesthetic numbs the area for a comfortable procedure.
Barbed PDO threads are placed and gently drawn to lift and reposition the tissue.
Your doctor checks symmetry and contour; the lift is visible immediately.
The Benefits
Barbed threads physically lift sagging skin along the jaw, cheeks, and neck.
Sharpens the jawline and restores a more youthful facial shape.
Dissolving threads stimulate new collagen for firmer skin over time.
A non-surgical lift with natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Candidacy
Not sure if it's suitable for you? A free consultation with our specialists will confirm the right plan for your skin.
Results & Timeline
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| V COG | Surgical facelift | |
|---|---|---|
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive | Surgery under anaesthetic |
| Downtime | Days | Weeks |
| Results appear | Immediately | After healing |
| Longevity | ~1–1.5 years | Several years |
| Best for | Mild–moderate sagging | Advanced laxity |
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