Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa
West Des Moines · Des Moines
Financing available
Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 621 Google reviews.
A minimally-invasive lift treatment that uses dissolvable threads to instantly lift sagging skin and stimulate collagen for natural-looking results lasting 12–18 months. Compare Des Moines clinics below and request a free consultation.
$1,500–$4,500
per treatment · USD
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West Des Moines · Des Moines
Financing available
Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 621 Google reviews.
West Des Moines · Des Moines
Financing available
Des Moines Plastic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.7 stars across 321 Google reviews.
2 clinics offer PDO Thread Lift across the Des Moines metro with providers in West Des Moines. Des Moines's established aesthetic clusters around West Des Moines / Coachlight Drive, Mills Civic Parkway, Jordan Creek, where pricing typically runs at the upper end of the local range.
Local cost for PDO Thread Lift in Des Moines typically falls between $1,500–$4,500 per treatment . Compare the 2 listed clinics above, request consultations from your top two or three picks, and confirm exact pricing directly with each provider. 2 of the 2 say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans; ask about approval and interest before you book.
A minimally-invasive lift treatment that uses dissolvable threads to instantly lift sagging skin and stimulate collagen for natural-looking results lasting 12–18 months.
1 session, refresher every 12–18 months
3–7 days of bruising, swelling, mild tenderness
Mild to moderate facial sagging on the jowls, cheeks, neck, or brow, with good skin quality and realistic expectations
Typical PDO Thread Lift pricing in Des Moines runs $1,500–$4,500 per treatment. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Des Moines clinics for a personalized quote.
ClinicCompass lists 2 verified Des Moines-area clinics offering PDO Thread Lift, concentrated in West Des Moines. Each listing includes real Google ratings so you can compare reputable options side by side before booking a consultation.
Among our 2 listed Des Moines providers for PDO Thread Lift, Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa currently holds the highest verified Google rating at 4.9★ across 621+ reviews (located in West Des Moines). "Best" is subjective. Compare 2–3 Des Moines clinics before committing.
For 1 week before: avoid blood-thinning supplements (vitamin E, fish oil, gingko, garlic supplements) and over-the-counter NSAIDs (Advil, Motrin, aspirin) unless medically necessary. These increase bruising risk. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior. Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin if possible. Eat beforehand to avoid lightheadedness. Plan to avoid laying flat for 4 hours after Botox.
PDO Thread Lift (also known as thread lift, polydioxanone threads) is one of several options in this treatment category. The main differences vs. alternatives are formulation, onset time, duration, and pricing. Your Des Moines provider can recommend the best fit for your specific goals during consultation.
The threads themselves dissolve within about 6 months, but they trigger collagen production that maintains the lifting effect for 12–18 months total. Some areas with thicker skin may hold results longer; thinner skin and more active areas (around the mouth) may need more frequent refreshers.
No. A surgical facelift physically removes excess skin and repositions deeper tissue, with results that can last 10+ years. A PDO thread lift gives a more modest lift without surgery, with results lasting around a year. It's a great option for early to moderate sagging where surgery feels premature.
A local anesthetic is injected at each insertion point, so the procedure itself is fairly comfortable. Most people feel pressure and tugging, not sharp pain. Soreness and tenderness for several days afterward is universal. Avoiding hard chewing, big facial expressions, and sleeping on your back for the first week helps.
Plan for 3–7 days of noticeable bruising and swelling. Some lumps or dimpling may appear initially as the threads settle. These usually resolve within 1–2 weeks. Many people schedule treatment 2–3 weeks before any major event so visible recovery is complete.
Most commonly the jowls, mid-face/cheeks, neck, brow, and nasolabial folds. Threads can also subtly lift the corners of the mouth and define the jawline. Each area is priced separately or as a combo package.
Rarely, but it's possible. Properly placed threads stay anchored; improperly placed threads can shift or become visible. This is why provider expertise and proper anatomy training matter significantly. Choose someone who does threads regularly, not just dabbles.
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