How much do different thread types cost?

Barbed threads cost approximately $100-$150 each. Smooth threads cost $50-$75 each. Twist threads fall between the two. Total treatment cost depends on the combination used.

Can I get different thread types on different days?

Yes. Phased treatment is common and practical, especially for Stockton residents. Areas can be treated in separate sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

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PDO Thread Types at A Touch Above MedSpa in Stockton

Stockton patients access the full range of PDO thread types for personalized facial rejuvenation.

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By A Touch Above MedSpa Team·Invalid Date·6 min read

A Touch Above MedSpa in Stockton offers all three PDO thread types: smooth threads for collagen stimulation and skin tightening, barbed threads for mechanical tissue lifting, and twist threads for subtle volume enhancement. Treatments are customized using the optimal combination for each patient.

Key Takeaways

A Touch Above MedSpa maintains all PDO thread types for unlimited customization
Local Stockton patients benefit from convenient follow-up and phased treatment options
Barbed threads cost more per thread but fewer are needed; smooth threads cost less but more are used
Comprehensive treatment combines 12-24 threads of multiple types
Phased treatment allows building results over multiple convenient appointments

All Thread Types Available in Stockton

Stockton patients have the advantage of accessing comprehensive PDO thread treatments right in their home city. A Touch Above MedSpa at 5759 Pacific Ave #B145 Suite 206 maintains a full inventory of smooth, barbed, and twist PDO threads, allowing your provider to customize your treatment without limitations. No need to compromise on thread selection based on what happens to be in stock. This matters because effective thread treatment requires matching the right thread to each concern. Using only barbed threads when smooth threads are needed for skin quality, or using only smooth threads when barbed threads are needed for lifting, produces suboptimal results. Having all types available means your treatment plan is driven by your anatomy, not by inventory constraints.

The Stockton Advantage: Convenience and Follow-Up

Being based in Stockton means A Touch Above MedSpa can offer Stockton patients unmatched convenience. Your consultation, treatment, and follow-up appointments are all minutes from home. If you have questions during recovery, you can stop by or call (209) 292-6223 without planning a long drive. This proximity also makes phased treatments practical. Some Stockton patients prefer to address one area at a time: mid-face barbed threads in one session, neck smooth threads four weeks later, and any additional refinements after that. This phased approach is easier when your provider is local, allowing you to build your results over multiple convenient appointments rather than trying to accomplish everything in a single visit.

Understanding Thread Counts and Costs by Type

Different thread types have different price points and different quantities needed per treatment area. Barbed threads, which provide the most dramatic results through mechanical lifting, cost more per thread (typically $100-$150 each) and are used in quantities of 2-5 per area. Smooth threads cost less per thread (typically $50-$75 each) but are used in larger quantities of 10-20 per area. Twist threads fall between barbed and smooth in both price and quantity. A comprehensive Stockton treatment combining all three types might include 8 barbed threads for mid-face and jawline, 12 smooth threads for neck and forehead, and 4 twist threads for nasolabial areas, totaling 24 threads. Your provider explains the exact thread count and cost during consultation.