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PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan, PR

Elevate your aesthetic practice with hands-on PDO Thread Lift training in San Juan, PR, and earn CME credit in a single day.

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Tuition from $1,699 per workshop, supplies included. Questions? Call, chat, or request information.

25+Years Experience
50,000+Professionals Trained
CMEAccredited
—Upcoming in San Juan
MD Instructors
Small Groups (6 or Fewer)
Live Patient Practice
CME Credits Available
Post-Course Support

PDO Thread Lift Training for Medical Professionals in San Juan

San Juan’s growing aesthetic market and its bilingual patient population create a unique opportunity for clinicians to expand their minimally invasive offerings. Practitioners across San Juan, Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Caguas and even Ponce are seeking reliable, CME-accredited training that reflects the specific anatomical considerations of Caribbean patients. This PDO Thread Lift course delivers that expertise, helping you meet rising demand while preserving natural results in their practices and improve patient satisfaction.

During the program you will learn to differentiate smooth, barbed and cog PDO threads and develop precise vector plans for each facial zone. Detailed facial anatomy sessions focus on safe entry points for mid-face, jawline and neck lifts. You will practice insertion techniques on live models, mastering patient selection criteria, after-care protocols and complication management. Each skill is reinforced through interactive case studies and real-time feedback from a board-certified MD instructor.

Medical professionals taking notes during a facial anatomy lecture

PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan, PR - One-Day Hands-On Workshop

The PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan, PR is a focused one-day hands-on workshop designed to teach clinicians how to address facial sagging and loss of definition using absorbable polydioxanone threads. Participants learn how smooth, barbed (cog) and screw-type PDO threads create lift and stimulate collagen, providing a minimally invasive alternative to surgical facelifts. The curriculum targets common aesthetic concerns in the San Juan metro area, such as mid-face descent, jawline widening, neck laxity, and brow ptosis, equipping you to treat these issues safely.

The program begins with three online modules that review PDO thread types, collagen induction, facial anatomy, and vector planning. After completing the digital coursework, you attend the in-person session in the San Juan, PR metro area, where groups of up to six clinicians practice under an MD’s direct supervision. The day includes a live demonstration, step-by-step insertion of threads in the mid-face, jawline, neck and brow, and a hands-on rotation on models. You leave with a detailed procedure handbook, a CME-eligible certificate, and a set of post-procedure checklists.

Practitioners serving San Juan, Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Caguas and Ponce encounter a bilingual patient base that increasingly seeks non-surgical rejuvenation. Adding PDO thread lifts expands your service menu without requiring operating-room resources, allowing you to address lift and contour concerns in a single office visit. The technique complements filler and neurotoxin treatments already popular in the island, creating cross-selling opportunities and improving overall patient satisfaction. By mastering thread placement and complication management, you can meet local demand while maintaining a safe, evidence-based practice.

Who this course is for

  • MDs or DOs looking to add non-surgical lift options to a private practice in San Juan.
  • Nurse practitioners or physician assistants serving bilingual clinics in the San Juan metro.
  • Dentists interested in facial aesthetics for patients in Guaynabo, Bayamón or Carolina.
  • RNs employed in med-spas who want CME-accredited training on PDO threads.
  • Clinicians transitioning from filler-only work to comprehensive thread-lift techniques.

PDO Thread Lift Curriculum: What the San Juan Course Covers

MODULE 1

Online Module 1: PDO Thread Types & Collagen Stimulation

Review the three PDO thread families - smooth, barbed (cog) and screw - focusing on material properties, degradation timeline, and how controlled tissue injury stimulates new collagen production for gradual lift.

MODULE 2

Online Module 2: Facial Anatomy for Thread Placement

Facial anatomy essential for safe thread placement, including ligamentous support, vascular landmarks, and dermal thickness across the mid-face, jawline, neck and brow regions and nerve pathways.

MODULE 3

Online Module 3: Vector Planning & Patient Selection

Patient selection criteria and pre-procedure assessment, covering skin quality, degree of laxity, aesthetic goals, and contraindications to ensure appropriate candidates for thread lifts in the San Juan population.

MODULE 4

Online Module 4: Insertion Technique for Mid-Face, Jawline, Neck, Brow

Step-by-step insertion technique for the mid-face, jawline, neck and brow, emphasizing proper needle trajectory, tension adjustment, and real-time vector correction under MD supervision during the hands-on session.

MODULE 5

Online Module 5: Aftercare & Complication Management

Aftercare protocols and complication management, including swelling control, infection prevention, thread migration, and strategies for immediate and delayed adverse events tailored to the tropical climate of San Juan.

MODULE 6

Online Module 6: Combining Threads with Fillers & Neurotoxins

Integrating PDO threads with dermal fillers and neurotoxins to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation, with case examples illustrating sequencing and safety considerations for patients in a mixed-language practice environment.

The hands-on day in San Juan

  1. Check-in at the conference center, collect your course materials, and review key safety points with the instructor.
  2. Live demonstration of full-face thread insertion, highlighting needle handling, vector alignment, and tension control on a cadaveric model.
  3. Supervised hands-on practice where each participant places threads in mid-face, jawline, neck and brow under MD guidance.
  4. Group debrief reviewing outcomes, troubleshooting tips, and next steps for patient charting and post-procedure follow-up.

What You Learn in the PDO Thread Lift Course

  • Thread types (smooth, barbed, cog) and vector planning
  • Facial anatomy relevant to thread placement
  • Insertion technique for mid-face, jawline and neck
  • Patient selection, aftercare and complication management
  • Hands-on practice under direct MD supervision

Full PDO Thread Lift Training Curriculum →

Upcoming PDO Thread Lift Training Dates in San Juan, PR

All courses include hands-on training with live patients under direct MD supervision

New San Juan dates are being scheduled. These are the next PDO Thread Lift sessions available nationwide; contact us to be notified when a San Juan date opens.
DATE
LOCATION
COURSE
SUN
SEP 27
Las Vegas, NV
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
SUN
OCT 25
Online Livestream
PDO Thread Lift Training I & II
by: Empire Medical Training
MON
NOV 9
Orlando, FL
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
FRI
DEC 4
New York City, NY
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
FRI
DEC 11
Los Angeles, CA
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
SUN
DEC 13
Miami / Miami Beach, FL
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
MON
JAN 112027
Las Vegas, NV
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training
FRI
FEB 52027
Detroit, MI
PDO Thread Training (Level I)
by: Empire Medical Training

How PDO Thread Lift Training Works in San Juan

The course begins with self-paced online didactic modules that you complete before traveling to Puerto Rico. Once in San Juan, you attend a single-day, hands-on session at a centrally located hotel or conference venue serving the metro area. Small groups of participants work side-by-side with the supervising MD, performing thread placement on live patients. Clinicians typically join from San Juan, Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Caguas, and even Ponce, making the program convenient for the broader island community.

Why Take PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan?

CME-accredited PDO Thread Lift curriculum tailored for Caribbean patients

Bilingual staff provide support in English and Spanish throughout

Small group size ensures individualized hands-on practice

Live patient training at a central hotel serving San Juan and surrounding metros

Focus on facial anatomy specific to the island’s diverse demographics

How PDO Thread Lift Certification Works

Your path to PDO Thread Lift certification in San Juan in 4 steps

1

Reserve Your Date

Choose your San Juan training date and then call 866-261-5164, chat or send the form to confirm your seat.

2

Complete Online Modules

Study the didactic curriculum on demand and pass the post-test before your hands-on date.

3

Hands-On Training

Attend the in-person session in San Juan and practice on live patients under direct MD supervision.

4

Get Certified

Receive your certificate and CME credits, plus post-course support from our clinical team.

After the PDO Thread Lift Course

After completing the PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan, PR you receive a CME-accredited certificate and a comprehensive procedure manual that outlines documentation standards and post-procedure instructions. The course team remains available for email and phone support to answer case-specific questions as you integrate thread lifts into your practice. You will be able to offer patients minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, combining threads with fillers or neurotoxins when appropriate. Remember that the ability to perform this technique depends on your professional license and local regulatory requirements.

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PDO Thread Lift Training in San Juan: Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend this course in San Juan?

Licensed medical professionals - MDs, DOs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and dentists - who hold a current, unrestricted license in Puerto Rico or another U.S. jurisdiction may enroll, provided they meet state-board eligibility requirements and confirm with the admissions team and adhere to all applicable continuing-education policies.

Where are the sessions held in the metro area?

All classroom and hands-on sessions take place at a centrally located hotel or conference facility in the San Juan metro, easily reachable from Guaynabo, Bayamón, Carolina, Caguas and Ponce. The venue provides meeting rooms for didactics and a treatment suite for patient procedures.

What does the hands-on portion include?

The hands-on day allows participants to practice insertion of smooth, barbed and cog PDO threads on live volunteers, covering mid-face, jawline and neck vectors. You receive real-time feedback on technique, patient selection, after-care instructions and management of any adverse events.

What happens after the course (certificate, support, next steps)?

Upon successful completion you earn a CME certificate for the required credit hours and receive a digital badge for your professional profile. Graduates gain access to ongoing mentorship, case-review webinars and priority enrollment in advanced aesthetic courses offered by Aesthetic Education.

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