If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, I don’t want to look different — I just want to look refreshed, this conversation is for you.
In Part A of Episode 120 of Party’s Over, I sit down with beauty expert Denise Santo to break down one of the most misunderstood aesthetic treatments out there: PDO threading. Threads have a reputation — some deserved, some not — and I wanted to separate hype from truth.
Because when threading is done correctly, it doesn’t inflate your face, freeze your expressions, or erase your identity. It does something far more powerful: it lifts, supports, and stimulates your own collagen so you still look like you.
What PDO Threads Actually Are
PDO threads are made from the same material used in dissolvable surgical sutures. When placed strategically beneath the skin, they serve two purposes:
- They provide an immediate, subtle lift in areas where skin has begun to sag
- They stimulate collagen production, which continues to improve skin quality even after the thread dissolves
That second part matters. Threads aren’t just about instant gratification — they’re about long-term structure and support.
Why Placement Matters More Than Quantity
One of the biggest mistakes people make with threading is assuming that more threads equal better results. They don’t.
Denise explains that precise placement and vector direction are everything. A few well-placed threads can outperform a face overloaded with them. When practitioners chase lift by adding more and more threads, the result isn’t better — it’s often awkward, ineffective, or unnatural.
Less is more — when it’s done intelligently.
Face, Body, and the Areas You Didn’t Expect
Most people associate threading with the face, but the truth is, threads can be incredibly effective on the body as well.
In this segment, we talk about threading for:
- Jowls, cheeks, neck, and brows
- Arms and stomach
- Knees (yes — knees)
- Subtle eye and lip definition for those who don’t want filler
Threads are especially appealing if you want sculpting without puffiness — refinement without looking “done.”
What It Actually Feels Like
I also share my own firsthand experience, because that’s always the question you ask me next.
The most uncomfortable part? The numbing. Once that’s done, the procedure itself is far less dramatic than people imagine. Downtime is minimal, bruising is uncommon when done properly, and results can be seen immediately — with continued improvement over time.
Threads don’t make you look overfilled or swollen. They don’t announce themselves. They quietly do their job.
Who Threads Are — and Aren’t — For
Threads are not a replacement for a surgical facelift if you truly need one. They’re best for people with mild to moderate laxity who want lift, structure, and collagen support without surgery.
When used appropriately, threads are one of the most elegant tools we have — not to chase youth, but to honor your face as it is now.
Because the goal was never to look like someone else.
The goal was always to look like yourself — on a really good day.
If this conversation resonated with you, be sure to listen to Part A of Episode 120 of Party’s Over, subscribe to the show, and share it with a friend who’s curious but cautious. And if you want more honest conversations like this, my book From BS to Botox goes even deeper.
