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Specialty Workshop

PDO Thread Lift Training &
Certification Course

Master the art of non-surgical face lifting with comprehensive hands-on PDO thread training. Learn thread lifting, contouring, and volumizing techniques from expert physicians.

AAOPM Certified 1-Day Course Live Patients Certificate Included

Starting at

$1,299

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AAOPM

Certification

Certificate Included

1-Day

Intensive Course

8am - 5:30pm

Hands-On

Live Patient Training

Expert Supervision

25+

US Locations

Nationwide

Course Overview

PDO Thread Lift Training Overview

The PDO thread market continues to grow exponentially and is becoming the most popular minimally invasive alternative to various aesthetic and surgical procedures. PDO thread technologies allow for instant and profound results creating higher patient satisfaction while minimizing pain and other adverse results associated with surgical options.

The American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM) 1-Day PDO Thread Lift Training course is structured for physicians, dentists, and nurses to safely master thread techniques, setting you apart from other aesthetic treatment providers and enabling you to learn and take advantage of advanced aesthetic procedures.

This comprehensive hands-on training utilizes multiple types of learning techniques including virtual learning, video-on-demand, and a vast video library to ensure attendees are comfortable integrating PDO threads for patients.

PDO thread lift training workshop with hands-on practice
Live Patient Training

Comprehensive Training

Treatment Areas Covered in PDO Thread Training

Learn to treat multiple facial and body areas with PDO threads for lifting, contouring, and volumizing effects.

Face

Facial Lifting

  • Cheeks (Lifting)
  • Jawline Contouring (V-Shape)
  • Eyebrows (Lateral & Fox Eye)
  • Perioral Region & Lips
Neck & Chest

Neck & Decollete

  • Neck Skin Laxity
  • Double Chin Reduction
  • Decollete Rejuvenation
  • Hand Rejuvenation
Body

Body Contouring

  • Abdomen Tightening
  • Arms Lifting
  • Buttocks & Inner Thighs
  • Knee Area

Eligible Medical Professionals

Who Should Attend PDO Thread Training?

This course is designed for licensed medical professionals looking to add thread lifting procedures to their aesthetic practice.

Physicians

MD / DO

Dentists

DDS / DMD

Nurse Practitioners

NP

Physician Assistants

PA

Registered Nurses

RN

Prerequisites Required

PDO Thread Lift Training requires prior experience with Botox and Dermal Fillers or equivalent aesthetic injectable training. Attendees must also complete the video-on-demand prerequisite materials before attending the hands-on workshop.

Course Information

About the PDO Thread Lift Training Course

Everything you need to know about our comprehensive PDO Thread Lift certification program.

PDO Thread Training Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the PDO Thread Training Course, attendees should be able to understand and feel proficient in the following:

  1. Practice and Perform PDO Thread Procedures

    • Perform PDO Thread Suture procedures competently, safely, and effectively for patients.

    • Learn how to avoid risks and associated complications with these treatments.

  2. Apply Generally Accepted Protocols

    • Learn proper guidelines for product acquisition, patient charting, and administration issues (intake forms, informed consents, post treatment forms).

    • Understand corrective measures for adverse events.

  3. Patient Selection and Assessment

    • Assess who is a candidate for PDO Thread Lift procedures.

    • Understand how thread lift procedures will maximally benefit selective patients and which anatomical areas are acceptable for treatment.

  4. Facial Anatomy and Thread Insertion Points

    • Identify the mechanism of action, pertinent facial anatomy, and areas for thread insertions.

    • Learn the characteristics and differences between various thread options for lifting, contouring, and collagen remodeling.

  5. Master Thread Lifting Techniques

    • Gain expertise and proficiency in performing all the most popular, most used techniques for thread lift procedures.

    • Display enhanced injection skills through hands-on training using smooth threads with needles and barbed (COG) thread sutures using cannulas.

  6. Anesthesia and Safety Protocols

    • Understand the available anesthesia options to be incorporated with PDO Threads.

    • Learn to avoid areas of adherence across the face and body.

  7. Managing Complications and Adverse Events

    • Employ generally accepted protocols for managing complications including recommendations, product duration, storage, placement, and contraindications.

  8. Administrative and Business Considerations

    • Review various administrative issues, complete patient consultations, combination therapies, marketing aspects, and pricing necessary to successfully integrate these procedures.

PDO Thread Certification Course Details

Training Format

  • Pre-requisite video-on-demand modules with high-definition demonstrations
  • Live hands-on seminar with expert supervision on volunteer patients
  • Full color manual and comprehensive resource materials

Thread Types Covered

  • Smooth (Mono) Threads - for volumizing and collagen production
  • Twisted (Broom) Threads - for enhanced tissue stimulation
  • Mesh Threads - for wider area coverage
  • Barbed (COG) Threads - for lifting and tissue suspension
  • Pressed COG, Zig Zag, V2 - advanced barbed variations

Topics Covered

  • History of Polydioxanone and its use in skin tightening
  • FDA Clearance and regulatory considerations
  • Relative and absolute contraindications
  • Patient consultation and expectation management
  • Combination therapies with Botox and Dermal Fillers
  • Facial anatomy, vasculature, and retaining ligaments
  • SMAS layer injection techniques
  • Complication management and reversal procedures

What's Included

  • All PDO threads and medications for training
  • Detailed color manuals and injection illustrations
  • Medical intake forms and informed consent templates
  • Access to video library within educational portal
  • Certificate of Completion

PDO Thread Certification Process

Participants who complete the PDO Thread Lift Training Course will receive:

  • AAOPM Certificate of Completion for PDO Thread Lift Training
  • Hands-on certification during live seminar with volunteer patients
  • Access to AAOPM video library and educational portal

This is a Certification training course for PDO Thread Lift administration and is recognized by most insurance carriers who wish to integrate thread face lifting into their practice.

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  • Immediately integrate PDO thread procedures into your practice
  • Offer stand-alone thread procedures or combine with other treatments
  • Set yourself apart from competitors in the aesthetics market
  • Increase your practice revenue with this high-demand procedure

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are required for PDO Thread Lift Training:

  • Valid, unrestricted medical license (RN, NP, PA, MD, DO, DDS, DMD)
  • Experience with Botox and Dermal Fillers or training equivalence with other aesthetic injectables
  • Completion of video-on-demand prerequisite program prior to hands-on training
  • Download and review the full color manual prior to viewing prerequisite videos

Pre-Requisite Video Content Includes:

  • History of PDO threads and categories available
  • Patient consultation and communicating expected results
  • Various vectors and techniques for facial and body indications
  • Facial zones and areas of adherence
  • Product characteristics and mechanism of action
  • Facial anatomy review including vasculature and neuroanatomy

PDO Thread Course Agenda

7:45–8:00am

Registration

Check-in and receive course materials.

8:00–9:00am

Instructor Introduction & Q&A

Review pre-requisite PDO Video Elements through Questions & Answers. Review procedures to be performed during the hands-on session.

9:00am–12pm

Hands-On Session #1: Smooth (Mono) Threads

Supervised hands-on training in small groups on volunteer patients utilizing smooth (mono) PDO threads.

Thread Types:

  • Twisted threads
  • Mesh threads
  • Mono threads for facial and body indications
12:00–1:00pm

Lunch Break

Break for lunch.

1:00–5:30pm

Hands-On Session #2: Barbed (COG) Threads

Supervised hands-on training in small groups on volunteer patients utilizing barbed (COG) PDO sutures.

Thread Types:

  • Pressed COG threads
  • Zig Zag threads
  • V2 threads for facial and body indications

Note: This is a summary agenda. The full course agenda will be emailed prior to your course date. Contact our office with any questions.

Your Investment, Your Future

The Business of PDO Threads: Your ROI

PDO thread lifting is one of the fastest-growing segments in aesthetics. Here's why adding threads to your practice is a smart investment.

Industry Outlook

Fastest-Growing Aesthetic Segment

The PDO thread market continues to grow exponentially as patients seek minimally invasive alternatives to surgical facelifts. With instant results and minimal downtime, thread lifting is becoming the go-to procedure for facial rejuvenation.

$1.5B+

Global Market Size

12%+

Annual
Growth

Minimal

Patient Downtime

Calculate Your Earning Potential

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Weekly

$4,800

Monthly

$19,200

Profit/Month

$11,520

Yearly

$138,240

ROI Timeline: Pay back your $1,299 course investment in just 1-2 patients

Industry averages based on full-face thread lift procedures. Your results may vary based on location and market.

Fast ROI

Recoup Your Investment with Just 1-2 Patients

PDO thread procedures command premium pricing with excellent profit margins. One full-face thread lift can cover your entire course investment. Integrate threads with your Botox and filler services for comprehensive anti-aging solutions.

Course Investment

$1,299

ROI in 1-2 patients

Why Add PDO Threads to Your Practice?

High-Value Procedures

PDO thread lifts are premium-priced procedures with excellent profit margins. Average treatments range from $1,500 to $4,000+, creating significant revenue opportunities.

Competitive Advantage

Set yourself apart from competitors. Many patients are seeking non-surgical facelift alternatives, and offering threads positions you as a comprehensive aesthetics provider.

Patient Satisfaction

PDO threads deliver instant, visible lifting results with minimal downtime. Patients see immediate improvement, leading to high satisfaction rates and referrals.

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PDO Thread Course Frequently Asked Questions

The AAOPM PDO Thread Lift Training & Certification Course costs $1,299. This includes hands-on training with live patients, all course materials including threads and medications, and your AAOPM Certificate of Completion.

Our PDO Thread certification course is completed in just 1 day (8 hours). However, you must complete the video-on-demand prerequisite materials before attending the hands-on workshop. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the training.

This course provides an AAOPM Certificate of Completion. While this course does not offer AMA CME credits, the AAOPM certification is recognized by many employers and practices nationwide for PDO thread lift procedures.

Prerequisites include experience in the administration of Botox and Dermal Fillers or training equivalence with other aesthetic injectables. A valid medical license (RN, NP, PA, MD, DO, DDS, DMD) is required. You must also complete the video-on-demand prerequisite program before attending.

Our training covers all major PDO thread types including Smooth (Mono) threads for volumizing and collagen production, Twisted (Broom) threads, Mesh threads, and Barbed (COG) threads for lifting including Pressed COG, Zig Zag, and V2 variations.

PDO threads can treat multiple areas including cheeks (lifting), jawline contouring (V-shape), neck and double chin, eyebrows (lateral and fox eye), decollete, perioral region, lips, forehead, hands, body lifting (abdomen, arms, buttocks, inner thighs, knee area), and even hair rejuvenation using Thread Embedding Technologies (TET).

This course is designed for both novice and advanced injectors. However, prior experience with Botox and Dermal Fillers is recommended as a prerequisite. Our expert board-certified physician instructors guide you through proper technique with supervised hands-on training.

Absolutely! PDO Threads can be utilized as a standalone procedure or in combination with other anti-aging treatments such as Botox and Dermal Fillers for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. This combination approach is covered in our training.

PDO thread results typically last 12-18 months. The threads dissolve within 6-8 months, but they stimulate collagen production that continues to provide lifting and rejuvenation benefits beyond the thread absorption period.

Yes! All medicines and PDO threads needed for training are included, as well as detailed color manuals, injection illustrations, forms and consents, and access to our video library within the educational portal.

ADVANCE YOUR AESTHETIC PRACTICE

Ready to master PDO thread lifting?

Register now for the AAOPM PDO Thread Lift Training Course and add this high-demand, high-revenue procedure to your practice.

Limited spots available for hands-on seminars. Secure your seat today!

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