Ultimate guide to PCL threads, one of the most underrated softmaxxes

[Starborn]

Table of Contents:

•What are PCL threads and how do they work
•The different types of PCL threads
•PDO vs PCL vs PLLA Threads
•Risks and complications​

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You are ugly, you need surgery, but you don’t have enough money, and you’re running out of softmaxxes. Fear not, as I have a solution, and the solution’s name is PCL Threads.

What are PCL Threads?​

PCL Threads (aka Polycaprolactone threads) are tiny dissolvable strings placed under the skin to lift sagging areas and make more collagen

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(Fig 1) PCL and PDO threads
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The way they work, is the barbed threads act like a tiny hook, that grabs the tissue and pulls it upwards. When the thread is inside the skin, your body produces collagen and elastin through a process named Biostimulation.

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Different Types of PCL Threads

There are 3 main types of PCL threads:

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Mono threads- they are also called ,,smooth threads” because they don’t have barbs. They mostly rely on biostimulation which just improves skin texture.

screw/twisted threads- here, you have 2 or more threads twisted together, essentially it means that they will have a more volumizing effect, similar to filler.

Cog/barbed threads- aka anchoring threads, have tiny hooks that grab tissue and provide an immediate lift.

Unlike PDO and PLLA threads, PCL persists for much longer. I will touch on this later in the guide.

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PDO vs PCL vs PLLA
Threads
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feature	PDO	PLLA	PCL
Cost	Low	Medium	Medium
Lift	Mild	mild	moderate
LastingTime	~6months	~12m	12-24m
Collagen	Moderate	moderate	moderate &prelonged
Best for	minor lifts	Lift&texture	Long term lift

Now you probably see why this guide is about PCL Threads and not PLLA or PDO. While yes, PCL is slightly more expensive, the results are much better.

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Risks and Complications:​

There aren’t really any major risks that come with these threads. You might encounter pain, bruising, swelling, and some minor asymmetries if you aren’t paying attention. worst case scenario you can get an infection but that is really rare occurrence.

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Spoiler: Bonus Videos

Couldn’t find a video of someone doing pcl but the procedure is pretty much the same

Spoiler: Before and Afters

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@Orka @aids

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Oh I forgot to reply to this shit I love this guide great work luca

 

[Greyascension]

added to my list of things to do to myself, thx

Mine came in the mail today

 

[Stacyslayerᛉ]

Table of Contents:

•What are PCL threads and how do they work
•The different types of PCL threads
•PDO vs PCL vs PLLA Threads
•Risks and complications​

---

You are ugly, you need surgery, but you don’t have enough money, and you’re running out of softmaxxes. Fear not, as I have a solution, and the solution’s name is PCL Threads.

What are PCL Threads?​

PCL Threads (aka Polycaprolactone threads) are tiny dissolvable strings placed under the skin to lift sagging areas and make more collagen

View attachment 4331259
(Fig 1) PCL and PDO threads
​

The way they work, is the barbed threads act like a tiny hook, that grabs the tissue and pulls it upwards. When the thread is inside the skin, your body produces collagen and elastin through a process named Biostimulation.

---

Different Types of PCL Threads

There are 3 main types of PCL threads:

​

Mono threads- they are also called ,,smooth threads” because they don’t have barbs. They mostly rely on biostimulation which just improves skin texture.

screw/twisted threads- here, you have 2 or more threads twisted together, essentially it means that they will have a more volumizing effect, similar to filler.

Cog/barbed threads- aka anchoring threads, have tiny hooks that grab tissue and provide an immediate lift.

Unlike PDO and PLLA threads, PCL persists for much longer. I will touch on this later in the guide.

---

PDO vs PCL vs PLLA
Threads
​

feature	PDO	PLLA	PCL
Cost	Low	Medium	Medium
Lift	Mild	mild	moderate
LastingTime	~6months	~12m	12-24m
Collagen	Moderate	moderate	moderate &prelonged
Best for	minor lifts	Lift&texture	Long term lift

Now you probably see why this guide is about PCL Threads and not PLLA or PDO. While yes, PCL is slightly more expensive, the results are much better.

---

Risks and Complications:​

There aren’t really any major risks that come with these threads. You might encounter pain, bruising, swelling, and some minor asymmetries if you aren’t paying attention. worst case scenario you can get an infection but that is really rare occurrence.

---

Spoiler: Bonus Videos

Couldn’t find a video of someone doing pcl but the procedure is pretty much the same

Spoiler: Before and Afters

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@Orka @aids

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Mirin, true Looksmaxxing.

 

[Greyascension]

 

[Greyascension]

Mirin effort bhai

 

[Insomnia]

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Make a thread on it

 

[Greyascension]

Make a thread on it

Ofc bhai

 

[Sadist]

not tryna go to a clinic ngl I got one of my bros to do it

i did both clinic (a year ago, lemonbottle) and diy like a month ago. its easy but pretty painful. i used no painkillers and just thugged it out
anyways, i mainly did it for fun, as you have to keep redoing it every 1-2 weeks for a bit to actually get proper results. if you wanna do it, then go for it, nothing hard about that

 

[Aryan Incel]

Table of Contents:

•What are PCL threads and how do they work
•The different types of PCL threads
•PDO vs PCL vs PLLA Threads
•Risks and complications​

---

You are ugly, you need surgery, but you don’t have enough money, and you’re running out of softmaxxes. Fear not, as I have a solution, and the solution’s name is PCL Threads.

What are PCL Threads?​

PCL Threads (aka Polycaprolactone threads) are tiny dissolvable strings placed under the skin to lift sagging areas and make more collagen

View attachment 4331259
(Fig 1) PCL and PDO threads
​

The way they work, is the barbed threads act like a tiny hook, that grabs the tissue and pulls it upwards. When the thread is inside the skin, your body produces collagen and elastin through a process named Biostimulation.

---

Different Types of PCL Threads

There are 3 main types of PCL threads:

​

Mono threads- they are also called ,,smooth threads” because they don’t have barbs. They mostly rely on biostimulation which just improves skin texture.

screw/twisted threads- here, you have 2 or more threads twisted together, essentially it means that they will have a more volumizing effect, similar to filler.

Cog/barbed threads- aka anchoring threads, have tiny hooks that grab tissue and provide an immediate lift.

Unlike PDO and PLLA threads, PCL persists for much longer. I will touch on this later in the guide.

---

PDO vs PCL vs PLLA
Threads
​

feature	PDO	PLLA	PCL
Cost	Low	Medium	Medium
Lift	Mild	mild	moderate
LastingTime	~6months	~12m	12-24m
Collagen	Moderate	moderate	moderate &prelonged
Best for	minor lifts	Lift&texture	Long term lift

Now you probably see why this guide is about PCL Threads and not PLLA or PDO. While yes, PCL is slightly more expensive, the results are much better.

---

Risks and Complications:​

There aren’t really any major risks that come with these threads. You might encounter pain, bruising, swelling, and some minor asymmetries if you aren’t paying attention. worst case scenario you can get an infection but that is really rare occurrence.

---

Spoiler: Bonus Videos

Couldn’t find a video of someone doing pcl but the procedure is pretty much the same

Spoiler: Before and Afters

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View attachment 4331534

@Orka @aids

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Very nice pls tag me next time

 

[N.N]

Table of Contents:

•What are PCL threads and how do they work
•The different types of PCL threads
•PDO vs PCL vs PLLA Threads
•Risks and complications​

---

You are ugly, you need surgery, but you don’t have enough money, and you’re running out of softmaxxes. Fear not, as I have a solution, and the solution’s name is PCL Threads.

What are PCL Threads?​

PCL Threads (aka Polycaprolactone threads) are tiny dissolvable strings placed under the skin to lift sagging areas and make more collagen

View attachment 4331259
(Fig 1) PCL and PDO threads
​

The way they work, is the barbed threads act like a tiny hook, that grabs the tissue and pulls it upwards. When the thread is inside the skin, your body produces collagen and elastin through a process named Biostimulation.

---

Different Types of PCL Threads

There are 3 main types of PCL threads:

​

Mono threads- they are also called ,,smooth threads” because they don’t have barbs. They mostly rely on biostimulation which just improves skin texture.

screw/twisted threads- here, you have 2 or more threads twisted together, essentially it means that they will have a more volumizing effect, similar to filler.

Cog/barbed threads- aka anchoring threads, have tiny hooks that grab tissue and provide an immediate lift.

Unlike PDO and PLLA threads, PCL persists for much longer. I will touch on this later in the guide.

---

PDO vs PCL vs PLLA
Threads
​

feature	PDO	PLLA	PCL
Cost	Low	Medium	Medium
Lift	Mild	mild	moderate
LastingTime	~6months	~12m	12-24m
Collagen	Moderate	moderate	moderate &prelonged
Best for	minor lifts	Lift&texture	Long term lift

Now you probably see why this guide is about PCL Threads and not PLLA or PDO. While yes, PCL is slightly more expensive, the results are much better.

---

Risks and Complications:​

There aren’t really any major risks that come with these threads. You might encounter pain, bruising, swelling, and some minor asymmetries if you aren’t paying attention. worst case scenario you can get an infection but that is really rare occurrence.

---

Spoiler: Bonus Videos

Couldn’t find a video of someone doing pcl but the procedure is pretty much the same

Spoiler: Before and Afters

View attachment 4331486

View attachment 4331534

@Orka @aids

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Peak peak peak gonna do for lips nasolobial folds and under eye support

 

[Deleted member 271009]

wow

beautiful thread brother deserves more attention

 

[monecel]

u can do this ur self?

Yes, I did them DIY

 

[monecel]

DIY (clavs way) or should i get a professional

DIY

 

[Tyl3r4]

Yes. I've done PDO mono and screw for my lips and for my nasolabials.

do you have a map of where to inject it if i wanna improve certain features

 

[ethnicmaxxer18]

Good thread. I've only ever done PDO mono and screw, both DIY, but I might eventually try some of these when I get more confident in my ability.
Planning to inject lidocaine into superficial layers of the skin (dermis, epidermis) and do a lot of DIY treatment with the larger needles/cannulas.


Yes, and it's very easy, with very very little risk, as long as you take it slow and steady.

What guage and mm length are you using? And what video helped u most with understanding technique?