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PDO threads / thread lift for men

Thicker skin, stronger tissue — how we plan the treatment for men

The masculine accent is different: a more defined, more strongly marked jawline and a masculine contour, while maintaining discretion. The skin is thicker and the tissues more substantial, so the thread plan is often different. These are lifting threads for men.
Czas
from around thirty minutes to about ninety minutes
Efekt
usually around 12–24 months (depending on the thread type)
Regeneracja
a few days of swelling and tenderness; be mindful of wide facial expressions for around 2 weeks
Seria
1 session; repeat after a year or so
Wykonuje
aesthetic medicine doctor
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When it's worth it — indications

  • Sagging oval and indistinct jawline — when the jawline begins to blur.
  • Jowls and drooping cheeks — the first signs of gravity in the mid-face.
  • Lax neck skin — loss of firmness while the skin still has good quality.
  • Drooping brows that give a tired, "heavy" look to the eyes.
  • Moderate laxity in people whose skin still has good quality and elasticity.

The areas we work on

  1. sharpening and strengthening of the jawline;
  2. reducing jowls and a tired look;
  3. improving the structure and sharpness of the facial contour;
  4. discretion — strengthening the line, not changing your character.
Drawing of the treatment areas — face and neck, male figureForehead and templesCheeksJawlineNeck
Indicative map of the areas

Thicker skin, stronger tissue — how we plan the treatment for men

Men's skin is 20–25% thicker than women's and contains more structural collagen. Stronger jaw muscles and heavier subcutaneous tissue mean a sagging facial contour looks different in men than in women — the lower face becomes heavier, the jawline loses sharpness, and tissue gathers beneath the cheeks, commonly known as jowls.
For the doctor, this means a different treatment plan: deeper thread placement, stronger cog-type barbs, and often a higher number of threads than for a woman with a similar degree of sagging. Parameters are chosen individually to match your anatomy and goal — not a template. The result is a sharper, more defined facial contour, not a change in your features.

What threads do for men — specifically

Men most often come to us with three concerns:
The effect is gradual and natural — after 4–6 weeks, you look like you did a few years earlier, not like you've had surgery. People notice you look better — without being able to point to exactly what changed.
  • Blurred jawline — the oval of the face loses its contour, and the jawline is no longer clearly defined. Cog threads mechanically anchor and lift the tissue, restoring a clearly defined jawline.
  • Jowls in the lower part of the face — sagging tissue below the cheekbones that appears after the age of forty. Thread lifting addresses this mechanically — without surgery, without anaesthesia.
  • Lax neck and chin — loss of firmness in the neck and chin area, which gives the face a heavy look. A mesh of mono threads tightens the skin and stimulates new collagen.

The treatment and a man's daily routine

Two aspects men bring up most often: shaving and training.
Shaving and beard care: avoid shaving over the areas where threads were placed (jawline, cheeks, neck) for the first 5–7 days. The skin is delicate and prone to irritation during this time. After that, you can return to your beard care routine without any restrictions.
Training: avoid intense physical exercise for the first two weeks — especially contact sports and exercises that heavily engage the head. This is when the threads are stabilising within the tissue. After two weeks, you can return to full strength training and cardio.

Frequently asked questions

Will anyone notice I've had the treatment?
No — unless you tell them yourself. The effect is natural and gradual. Immediately after the treatment, some swelling for 3–7 days is possible, and it's easy enough to put down to simple tiredness. Once the swelling subsides, you simply look better — with no visible signs of medical intervention.
When can I go back to the gym after lifting threads?
After 14 days. Avoid intense strength training and contact sports for the first two weeks — the risk of thread displacement is real during the early healing phase. After that, you can return to full physical activity without restrictions.
How many days will I realistically be out of my schedule?
Swelling and tenderness last 3–7 days — most men return to the office after 3–4 days. A week is a comfortable buffer. It's worth scheduling the treatment for a Friday — the weekend for recovery, and by Monday there are usually no visible signs.
Can I shave after the treatment?
Avoid shaving over the areas where threads were placed for the first 5–7 days. After that, you can return to your usual routine — electric razor, wet shave or blade, it makes no difference to the final result.
Do threads replace a surgical lift?
For moderate tissue sagging — yes, and effectively. The result is comparable to a surgical mini-lift, without general anaesthesia or weeks of recovery. For very advanced laxity with significant excess skin, surgery is more effective, because it physically removes the excess tissue. Your doctor will give you an honest assessment at consultation — with no obligation.

Where we offer it

PDO threads / thread lift for men — we perform it in three J'ADORE INSTYTUT salons: two in Warsaw and one in Krakow.

  • WarsawŻelazna 59 · Wola · Mirów
  • WarsawMińska 29A · Praga-Południe · Kamionek
  • KrakowKarmelicka 45 · Stare Miasto · Piasek

Price list

Brows – up to 10 threads

PLN 800

  • ŻelaznaPLN 800
  • MińskaPLN 800
  • Karmelickaprice on request
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Prices from the treatment price lists. The variant and number of treatments are determined by the specialist during the consultation.

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