Thread

Equinox Aesthetic Academy train and distributes TGA approved PDO Thread. Our goal is to become a comprehensive medical solutions provider and trainer.

Adding PDO Thread treatment on your services is needed for a successful aesthetic practice as the popularity of these procedures has skyrocketed. Patient satisfaction concerning this new procedure is extremely high as PDO Threads are effective and give immediate results with minimal downtime, compared to the other treatments available in the market at present.

PDO Thread Lift involves the placement of threads made of Polydioxanone (PDO) under the skin, which are then tightened to LIFT sagging facial tissues.

COLLAGEN promotes skin elasticity and helps the skin appear more youthful and healthier, and PDO threads can stimulate the skin to produce more of it. Aside from helping produce collagen, PDO threads also trigger ELASTIN and HYALURONIC ACID synthesis in the skin, both of which are crucial to giving your skin a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.

​ This course is generally recommended for:

Nurses

Doctors

Dentists

However, we do recommend you check with your local regulatory body to clarify your scope of practice if necessary.

This course has been set up to be compliant with CPD guidelines. You may apply for CPD hours or points with this course as part of your self-directed learning component if it is relevant to your profession.

The total number of CPD hours on this course is 2hrs. You will receive a certificate upon completion of this course with the hours denoted.

If required, we recommend that you contact your regulatory body for clarification before embarking on this course. Please note that we are not liable for the application process and approval. However, you are more than welcome to contact us for general advice via phone or email.

PDO Threads: Introduction

In recent years, PDO threads have risen in popularity and has taken its place amongst the many aesthetic treatments available. PDO threads are an advanced treatment modality that is essential to your aesthetic practice. Understanding the fundamentals are crucial in establishing a successful practice with PDO threads.

PO threads are placed under the skin to help address several aesthetic concerns. Depending on the type of thread and technique, PDO threads can be used to rejuvenate and lift the skin.

Our introduction course provide you with all the essential knowledge focusing on

• Mechanism of actions
• Threadlift anatomy
• Facial assessments
• Client selection
• Types of PDO threads

This course is generally recommended for:

• Nurses
• Doctors
• Dentists

However, we do recommend you check with your local regulatory body to clarify your scope of practice if necessary.

Rejuvenate Threads/Mono: The Basics 

Cosmetic Threads – Mono Threads The course focuses on PDO monothreads which are essential aesthetics instrument for Body and facial tightening and rejuvenation. PDO monothreads are effective and give immediate results with minimal downtime, compared to the other treatments available in the market at present. When taught the correct method, they are quite straightforward for the practitioner to perform, leading to high patient satisfaction.

This course is aimed at beginner to advanced practitioner that can perform cosmetic threads.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Cosmetic threads in general – lift threads and rejuvenate thread.
• Concept of thread lifts and skin tightening
• PDO monothreads – their indications and outcome
• Consultation before treatment
• Obtaining valid consent
• How to achieve safe and predictable outcomes
• Complication management
• How to maintain predictable outcomes
• Hands on practical session
• How to insert monothreads

 Lifting Threads/ Cog: The Basics

Advanced Cosmetic Threads – Lift Threads is a highly advanced course that educate the use of Cog threads to achieve an excellent and effective non-surgical technique to lift and tighten skin.

This minimally invasive technique involves inserting a thread under the skin to lift and pull the sagging skin to achieve a desirable youthful effect immediately that is long-lasting.

This course focus on advanced practitioners that can perform Cog threads within their scope as determined by their local regulatory body.

You will receive a personalised Certificate of Completion at the end of each course.

This course is generally recommended for:

Doctors

Dentists

However, we do recommend you check with your local regulatory body to clarify your scope of practice if necessary. For more information, please email training@equinoxclinic.com and we will be able to provide advice tailored to your situation.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Concept of thread lifts and skin tightening
• How to design the lift according to patient
• How to perform thread lifts at the correct skin depth to achieve patient satisfaction
• Complication management How to maintain predictable outcomes.
• Hands on practical session
• How to insert Long threads in Cheek and Jawline

Advanced Cog Threads:  Eyebrow/Fox Eye Lift

The brows are one of the main aesthetic concern of individuals but unfortunately, there are not a lot of non-surgical treatment options available to address them.

In this course, you will learn about the different techniques available to target different brow concerns. The eyebrow thread lift is a natural approach to treating the brows. It involves the use of cogged PDO threads to provide a lift to both the eyelid and brow. This results in a more rejuvenated youthful appearance in the periorbital region.

Fox eye lift on the other hand is a beautification treatment that is used to create an exaggerated eyebrow appearance. The fox eye lift involves lifting the eyebrows and lateral corners of the eye to create an elongated appearance.

Learning the right technique is essential in delivering results safely and efficiently.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Concept of eyebrow thread lifts
• Understanding the difference between the eyebrow lift and fox eye lift
• Client selection
• How to design the lift according to patient
• How to perform thread lifts at the correct skin depth to achieve patient satisfaction
• Complication management
• Hands on practical session
• How to insert Long threads in Cheek and Jawline

*For interstate candidates, we strongly recommend checking your state regulations (as well as authorizing body – aka AHPRA) prior to commencing PDO Thread and or Thread Lift training in WA to ensure you’re practicing both lawfully and safely.