A PDO thread lift in Texas costs $1,500 to $4,500 in 2026. Your price depends on the treatment area, the thread type, how many threads you need, and your injector’s experience. The threads themselves dissolve in four to six months, while the visible lift and the collagen response typically last about 12 to 24 months.
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Written by Jen, BSN, RN, Clinical Aesthetics Injector. Medically reviewed by Dr. Josh Allen, D.O., Medical Director. Last updated August 2026.
Medical disclaimer: this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results vary. Speak with a licensed medical provider to find out whether a PDO thread lift is right for you.
Most people expect a flat price. This treatment does not work that way. Smaller, localized areas such as the brows and the eye area generally use fewer smooth threads. Larger areas with more sagging, such as the jawline and jowls, need heavier barbed or cog threads to contour and sharpen the lower face. A full facial rejuvenation uses the most threads and sits at the top of the range.
Here is the typical thread count and price range by area for a PDO thread lift in Texas. Every figure in this table is a per area price for one session, not a per thread price.
| Treatment area | Typical thread count | Texas price range |
|---|---|---|
| Eyebrows (brow lift) | 4 to 6 threads | $600 to $1,200 |
| Jawline definition | 4 to 8 threads | $800 to $1,500 |
| Nose contour (tip or bridge) | 2 to 10 threads | $1,200 to $1,500 |
| Neck lines and submental area | 10 to 20 threads | $800 to $2,000 |
| Mid face and cheeks | 6 to 10 threads | $1,200 to $2,000 |
| Lower face and neck combination | 8 to 12 threads | $1,500 to $2,800 |
| Full face rejuvenation | 20 to 30+ threads | $2,000 to $4,500 |
These are market ranges for Texas. Your actual quote depends on your anatomy and the thread count your injector recommends after assessing your face in person.
Thread type is the variable that quietly drives the other three. Mono threads are smooth, single filament threads with no barbs or texture, so they stimulate collagen rather than lift. Screw threads add volume to hollow areas but cannot reposition sagging tissue. Barbed or cog threads create a mechanical anchor that produces a real structural lift, which is why they cost the most and hold the longest.
Here is how mono, screw and cog threads compare on what they do, what they cost per thread, what a treated zone costs, and how long each one lasts.
| Thread type | What it does | Cost per thread | Cost per zone or session | Best for | Dissolves in | Results last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth or mono threads | Mostly collagen stimulation | $20 to $50 | $200 to $500 per treated zone | Skin texture, mild firming | 4 to 6 months | 12 to 18 months |
| Screw or twisted threads | Volume in hollow areas | $40 to $75 | $600 to $1,000+ per session | Hollow cheeks and temples | 5 to 7 months | 12 to 18 months |
| Barbed or cog threads | Mechanical lift | $150 to $300 | $1,500 to $4,500 per session | Sagging jawline, cheeks, neck, brow | 6 to 8 months | 18 to 24 months |
Book a consultation and an InjectCo nurse injector will walk you through each PDO thread type and recommend the option that suits your face and your goals.
PDO threads are absorbed by the body in roughly four to six months for smooth threads and six to eight months for barbed threads. The visible lift and the collagen response typically last about 12 to 24 months, and up to around three years in some patients. Results are not permanent and they vary by candidate.
That two part answer is not a contradiction, and it explains why published numbers on this treatment look so inconsistent. The threads dissolve. The collagen they stimulate is what remains. Any source quoting a single number is either describing the threads or describing the result, and almost none of them say which. For more detail, read our full breakdown of how long a PDO thread lift lasts.
It is worth noting that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons publishes no duration figure at all in its patient overview of thread lifts. A range is the honest answer here, not a single number.
Post treatment care is simple and it matters. Give the tissue time to heal and let the threads settle without shifting, so they can keep stimulating collagen production even after they dissolve.
Most patients feel presentable within three to five days and comfortable in social settings within a week. Individual results vary.
If you are weighing PDO threads against a traditional facelift with surgery or against Botox and filler, here is how the three stack up on cost, recovery and how long the result holds.
| Treatment | Involves surgery? | Improves skin laxity? | Cost | Recovery time | Results last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDO thread lift | No | Yes | $1,500 to $4,500 | 1 to 3 days | 12 to 24 months, up to 3 years in some patients |
| Traditional facelift | Yes | Yes | $7,500 to $15,000 | 2 to 4 weeks | 5 to 10 years |
| Botox and filler | No | No | Priced per unit or per syringe | No downtime | 3 to 4 months for neurotoxin |
Surgery gives you a longer window before retreatment. If someone has severe laxity and excess skin, a facelift delivers a structural change that PDO threads cannot match. It also means general anesthesia, scarring around the ears and hairline, and weeks of downtime. A PDO thread lift keeps you out of the operating room, which is why it suits patients with mild to moderate sagging who want to delay surgery or avoid it.
Botox treats muscle movement. Filler adds volume. Neither one physically lifts sagging tissue, and a thread lift does. If you have been layering Botox and filler for years without seeing real improvement in laxity, that is usually a sign the problem is structural. For reference, Botox at InjectCo is $12 per unit and $9 per unit for members, so what you pay per session depends entirely on the number of units your plan calls for.
Want the full picture before you compare? Review our current treatment pricing.
A cheap thread lift from an inexperienced provider can cost you more than doing it right the first time. Pay $800 for a lift that needs correcting ten months later and you have paid twice for the same treatment. Corrections are also harder to perform, more expensive, and they carry more downtime than the original procedure.
Here is what bargain level PDO thread lifts usually compromise on:
A licensed, experienced injector using medical grade threads and proper technique costs more upfront. The result tends to hold longer, the lift tends to look more natural, and the safety risk is lower. That is the real cost equation, and it is the one worth running before you book the lowest quote you find.
InjectCo runs nine Texas locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Colleyville, Argyle, The Woodlands, Waxahachie, Austin and Cleburne. Licensed nurse injectors perform every PDO thread lift with medical grade threads under physician supervision. Pricing sits in the same statewide range at each location, so the figures above apply whichever branch you visit.
If you want location specific detail, see PDO thread lifts in Colleyville, Waxahachie, Plano and Cleburne.
Here is what you get at every InjectCo location:
Have a question about thread lifts at a specific branch? Pick your location and send us a message.
These are the questions patients ask most often before booking a PDO thread lift, answered with the same numbers used throughout this page.
A PDO thread lift in Texas costs $1,500 to $4,500. The main cost drivers are the treatment area, the thread type, the number of threads used, and your injector experience. Treating one area such as the jawline sits at the lower end, while a full face rejuvenation sits at the top of the range.
The visible lift and the collagen response typically last about 12 to 24 months, and up to around three years in some patients. Longevity is not the same for everyone. Treatment area, thread count, thread type and injector experience all affect how long a result holds. Individual results vary.
Yes. Smooth threads are absorbed in roughly four to six months and barbed threads in six to eight months. They break down through hydrolysis, the process the body uses to dissolve absorbable materials. The collagen they triggered stays behind after the threads are gone.
That depends on the area and your anatomy. A cheek lift might use six to ten threads per side. A jawline treatment might use four to eight threads in total. Neck treatments vary widely. Your injector assesses your face in person and recommends a thread count for your goals.
Yes. A PDO thread lift costs $1,500 to $4,500, needs one to three days of recovery, and typically lasts 12 to 24 months. A traditional facelift costs $7,500 to $15,000, needs two to four weeks of recovery, and lasts five to ten years. Threads do not deliver the structural change of surgery, but they cost far less and keep you out of the operating room.
Smooth or mono threads have no barbs. They are used for skin tightening and collagen stimulation rather than lifting, and they suit areas such as the neck and around the mouth. Barbed or cog threads anchor into tissue and produce a mechanical lift alongside collagen stimulation. Barbed threads cost more per thread and hold longer.
No. A PDO thread lift is not permanent. The threads leave no permanent material in the body and dissolve within four to eight months depending on type. The collagen your body builds in response supports the result for about 12 to 24 months, and longer in some patients.
The threads dissolve first, in roughly four to six months for smooth threads and six to eight months for barbed threads. Polydioxanone is biocompatible and is fully absorbed by the body. The collagen produced in response keeps supporting the lift beyond that point, and the skin then settles gradually back toward its previous position.
A PDO thread lift in Fort Worth costs $1,500 to $4,500, the same statewide range as our other Texas locations. Your final figure depends on the treatment area, the thread count and the thread type. A consultation and facial assessment with an InjectCo nurse injector determines the exact number.
Usually not. Bargain thread lifts tend to mean fewer threads than your anatomy needs, lower grade materials, less experienced placement, minimal post care support and little follow up. Correcting a poor result is harder and more expensive than getting it right the first time.
The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. PDO thread lift results vary by individual. Consult a licensed medical provider to determine if this treatment is right for you.
Your quote depends on your anatomy, your goals and the areas you want treated. Book with InjectCo and find out exactly what a PDO thread lift costs for your treatment plan.
Dr. Allen earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency with Texas A&M. As Medical Director, he reviews InjectCo’s treatments, protocols, and patient education content for accuracy and safety across all nine Texas locations.
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