PDO Threads Level II Training for Med Spa Owners

Level I focuses on foundational thread science, smooth thread skin rejuvenation, and basic barbed thread introduction. Level II advances into complex barbed thread lifting techniques, vector-based treatment design, neck rejuvenation, and combination protocols with fillers and neurotoxins. Level II targets moderate facial laxity and multi-zone treatment planning.

Level I completion is recommended but not strictly required if you have equivalent foundational thread training and clinical experience from another provider. You should be comfortable with basic PDO thread insertion, understand thread types, and have performed smooth and basic barbed thread procedures before attending Level II.

Level II barbed thread techniques produce visible mid-face lifting, jawline contouring, jowl reduction, nasolabial fold improvement, and neck tightening. When combined with fillers, the results can be dramatic — providing comprehensive facial rejuvenation that approaches surgical outcomes for appropriately selected patients with moderate laxity.

PDO threads provide structural lifting and tissue repositioning while dermal fillers restore lost volume. When combined strategically, threads lift the tissue framework and fillers add volume where it has deflated, creating a more complete rejuvenation than either modality alone. The course teaches proper sequencing and integration techniques.

Level II thread lift procedures typically command fees of $2,000-$5,000+ depending on the number of threads used, treatment areas covered, and whether combination therapies are included. Multi-zone thread treatments combined with fillers can generate $4,000-$8,000+ per comprehensive treatment session with excellent profit margins.

Yes, Empire Medical Training's PDO Threads Level II is fully CME/CE accredited. You receive certification documenting your intermediate-level training in advanced thread lift techniques along with earned CME/CE credits for license renewal and professional development.

Barbed thread lifts typically command 30-50% higher pricing than smooth thread treatments — $2,000-$4,000+ versus $1,500-$3,000 — with more dramatic results that drive patient satisfaction and referrals.

Staff who perform thread lifts regularly should advance to Level II. Some practices maintain both smooth and barbed thread offerings — smooth for skin quality patients, barbed for visible lifting — utilizing staff at different skill levels.

Patients increasingly seek visible non-surgical lifting — not just skin quality improvement. Barbed thread lifts meet this demand directly, attracting patients who would otherwise consider surgical options.

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.