Croma-Pharma® Launch Countourel® Absorbable PDO Threads

Croma-Pharma® GmbH (Croma) is proud to announce the launch of countourel® Absorbable PDO Threads, a simple, non-surgical method to lift, tighten and rejuvenate skin⁴.

PDO is a strong and biocompatible synthetic fibre with over three decades of use in plastic surgery and in hospital settings for cutaneous and subcutaneous sutures. It is naturally absorbed in tissue over time offering a safe and versatile treatment option for patients whose aesthetic needs will change as they age.

With ease of use and short downtimes, threads are increasingly becoming an option for medical practitioners as a treatment of choice for their patients. PDO can be used to effectively eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, smooth deep wrinkles, improve skin tone, elasticity and texture, as well as numerous applications in body contouring.

"Croma-Pharma are delighted to announce the launch of countourel® Absorbable PDO Threads. This new portfolio of PDO threads offers an extended shelf life, as well as superior tensile and fixation strength creating a versatile option for medical practitioners and their patients looking for an effective, non-surgical method to lift, tighten and rejuvenate skin both on the face and body."

Vikki Baker - Head of Marketing UK|IRE|NL, Croma-Pharma UK

WHAT MAKES COUNTOUREL® THREADS SPECIAL?

1. TENSILE STRENGTH  Superior tensile strength enables maximum lifting capacity⁷.
2. FIXATION ABILITY - Patented molding technology to guarantee stable and long-lasting cogs and anchoring feature for a longer-lasting lifting effect⁷.
3. PACKAGING - Individual blister packaging of thread decreases inflow of moisture and risk of contamination and helps maintain stability after opening.
4. ERGONOMIC HUB + HUB CAP - Ergonomic hub and hub cap for a smooth treatment. Hub cap fixes the thread and avoids modifications or the removal of the thread during the procedure.

“The new countourel® range is a game changer in the PDO thread market. I have been trialling and using this new range for over a year and can say that there is nothing better available on the market for me and my patients; countourel® provides everything from full face lifting to tear trough enhancement, nose reshaping and lip definition”.

Dr Rita Poddar BDS, Dip MJDF, MFDS RCS(Eng)

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Use of Polydioxanone threads as an alternative in nonsurgical procedures in facial rejuvenation. Facial Plastic Surgery. 2020;36(04):447–52. 5. WHO, October 2022 6. Cosmetic threads market 7. Data on file}