PDO Thread Lift in San Jose

We have 2 San Jose med spa locations:

• San Jose (Berryessa Road) – Serving East San Jose, Downtown San Jose, Evergreen, Milpitas, and Santa Clara.
• San Jose (Camden Ave) – Serving Willow Glen, Los Gatos, Campbell, Blossom Hill, and Saratoga.

Our spa is dedicated to the Beauty For Life pyramid, to provide natural results that give patients renewed confidence. Our three-tiered approach includes:

• Regenerative Medicine– to restore and reverse signs of aging
• Preventative Medicine– to delay and slow the aging process
• Wellness Medicine– to maintain healthy skin, face, and body at any age

Clarity Med Spa in San Jose, CA, is the trusted choice for treatment variety and safety, as well as our Beauty For Life pyramid. Using the pyramid as a regenerative, preventative, and wellness guide, our licensed medical professionals perform the latest treatments with stunning, natural results. 

Yes, our Dr. Mittal Patel is our Medical Director, with over 20 years of experience providing successful treatments in San Jose. We also have 3 registered nurses, 2 patient coordinators, and other licensed professionals. Learn more about the Clarity team. 

MINT™ is an absorbable polydioxanone (PDO) barbed suture indicated for use in soft tissue approximation. With a decade worth of safe track record in surgery, PDO is a safe raw material that has been used for orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery for wound closure. As a safe raw material that is completely absorbed by the body through hydrolysis, PDO causes minimal tissue reaction and tissue trauma.

Not only that, MINT™ is also backed by more than 6 years of clinical studies for its efficacy and safety and is the first and only PDO suture in the US market to have received two FDA clearances.

MINT™ threads are made from a complex sugar polydioxanone or PDO – a safe suture material that has been used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries for over 30 years. Not only that, MINT™ is also backed by more than 6 years of published studies for its safety and is the first and only PDO suture in the US market to have received dual FDA clearances.

For the most optimal results, the ideal candidate should have a skin layer that is not too thin or too thick and not extremely uneven. The skin should be thin enough so MINT™ PDO can make a visible difference, and thick enough so the threads are not too close to the surface of the skin. One way to check before a consultation with your provider is to lay down on your back and see if you like the way your face looks, as it can be a good indicator of how effective MINT™ PDO can be.

Lastly, please consult with the physician if you are an optimal candidate for MINT™ Procedure. People with certain health conditions, pregnant individuals, or those with potential allergies should all seek caution before starting treatments.

MINT™ PDO results are immediate. You do not have to wait weeks and months to see your results. Although individual results may vary, common results achieved with MINT™ PDO include:

• Heart shaped, higher cheekbone contour
• Exotic, cat eye contour
• Snatched, defined jaw line
• Softer smile lines
• Softer eyebrows
• Smoother neck lines

The procedure takes an average of one hour but can take anywhere between 45–90 minutes. Patients will see immediate results after the procedure that can last up to 1 year. We recommend patients to consult with their providers prior to the procedure day to discuss the look they desire and the results they can expect.

PDO thread lift treatments have minimal downtime, with most patients returning to their daily activities right away. Please note that some slight redness or bruising at the treatment area is common, and may linger for a few days following the procedure.

In 2013, MINT™ received 510(k) clearance from the FDA as a Class II medical device, by demonstrating that the device to be marketed is safe and effective. MINT™ received global registrations for lifting indication from seven countries, such as the Korea MFDS, Europe CE, and China CFDA, to assure its excellent technological capabilities and reliable safety. 

In 2020, MINT™ became the only PDO suture in the US market to have received dual FDA clearances and is the only device of its kind to receive clearance for a lifting indication for nasolabial fold depth reduction.

Unlike conventional sutures that cut the barbs from the integral core of the thread, MINT™ is manufactured through an innovative patented technology where the barbs are press-molded on the surface of the thread to maintain its structural integrity. The 360 degrees of helically positioned barbs are designed to maximize tensile and anchoring strength in order to securely anchor onto the 3D structure of the soft tissue for effective and powerful approximation.

MINT™ PDO is a great procedure to get in conjunction with other treatments such as lasers, injectables, neurotoxins, and fillers. The threads can be used to target sagging skin, and fillers can be utilized for deep lines to create an overall youthful appearance on the face.

Your cost will vary based on your individual cosmetic goals and the treatment plan your aesthetic provider designs for you.

We provide many different wellness and aesthetic treatments for both men and women, including:

• Hair Restoration with medical-grade products.
• Other Cosmetic injectables, including Dermal Fillers and Botox®.
• Health and wellness programs for weight loss and other health concerns.