PDO Thread Lift Training for Med Spa Directors

This training caters to MDs, DOs, DMDs, DDS, NPs, RNs and other licensed healthcare professionals. Participants must have completed training in Botox and Fillers (with Empire or equivalent) and have a minimum of 6 months experience performing aesthetics and injectable procedures.

A board-certified physician expert teaches this course, with other licensed healthcare professionals assisting where needed. The curriculum was developed in coordination with nationally sought-after speakers and educators who are master injectors and experts in PDO Threads.

The course covers smooth mono threads and mesh sutures for collagen stimulation, twisted PDO threads (basic, double, screw super), volume threads with cannula options, and barbed threads in unidirectional, bidirectional, 3D, and 4D configurations. Barbed threads (free-floating cogged) do not need to be attached to a separate structure to maintain a lift.

Treatment areas include forehead lines, eyebrows (Cat's Eye Brow lift), lower eyelid, cheeks, nasolabial folds, lips (vermillion border and lip flip), jawline, jowls, neck, decolletage, arms, legs, abdomen, and cleavage. The course also covers non-surgical rhinoplasty and tear trough volumizing with threads.

PDO threads are absorbable in 4-6 months but will hold results for an additional 8-12 months, providing up to 16 months of effect. The threads stimulate neocollagenesis and retraction of skin tissues where placed, creating lasting structural improvement beyond the thread absorption period.

Certainly. For those outside the United States, injections on anatomical models are an option; however, you will not be allowed to inject on a live patient. Each state has its own regulations concerning live patient injections, so consult your licensing board to determine permissions.

Yes, participants must bring their own model who has been medically cleared for the procedure. Model volunteers receive treatments at no charge. Each practitioner receives approximately 30 minutes of supervised hands-on time working on a patient from start to finish.

The course includes pre-course HD training videos, a full-color workbook, hands-on live patient training, injection training products, specialized group training with peer-to-peer technique exchange, live Q&A with board-certified faculty, and an Empire Certificate of Achievement upon completion.

No. Understanding thread procedures clinically enables better hiring decisions, quality oversight, pricing strategy, and service menu development. Licensed provider owners gain additional value by potentially adding thread lifts to their personal procedural capabilities.

Thread lifts command $1,500-$4,500+ per procedure with low supply costs and excellent margins. Practices that add threads typically see significant revenue increases by capturing the large patient segment wanting more than fillers but not ready for surgery.

You need licensed providers (physicians, NPs, or PAs) with thread lift training and credentialing. A medical director relationship is required in most states. Empire's training equips your clinical team, and the course covers staffing and compliance considerations.

Medical spa ownership and management regulations vary by state. Some states require a licensed physician as the medical director or owner, while others allow non-physician ownership with appropriate medical oversight. Empire's training provides the clinical knowledge and business frameworks valuable for both licensed and non-licensed practice leaders. We recommend consulting your state's medical board and business regulations for specific ownership requirements in your jurisdiction.

Understanding the procedures your staff performs enables you to make better hiring decisions, evaluate clinical quality, set competitive pricing, manage inventory effectively, and communicate confidently with patients about treatment options. Owners with clinical knowledge also build stronger relationships with their medical directors and clinical staff, creating a more cohesive, high-performing practice team.

Beyond clinical procedures, Empire's courses for practice owners cover pricing strategy, revenue optimization, patient acquisition and retention, service menu development, and operational best practices for aesthetic practices. You'll learn how to evaluate new service opportunities, assess ROI on equipment investments, and build the systems that enable sustainable practice growth in the competitive medical aesthetics marketplace.