Ultracol (Liquid PDO)
Ultracol is a collagen-stimulating skin booster made of PDO (polydioxanone), the same material used in dissolving threads, in an injectable form. It stimulates collagen to improve firmness, fine lines and pores. A session takes about 20–30 minutes with numbing cream and downtime is minimal.
What is Ultracol (Liquid PDO)?
Ultracol offers some of the collagen benefit of threads with a more diffuse, skin-level effect.
Ultracol (Liquid PDO) at a glance
- Procedure time: 20–30 minutes
- Anesthesia: Numbing cream
- Downtime: Mild swelling or bumps 1–3 days
- Discomfort: Mild
- Sessions: 2–3 sessions about a month apart
- Location: Violacell Plastic Surgery, 3F, 138 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Sinsa Station Exit 1)
How it works
The PDO suspension is injected into the dermis, where it triggers collagen formation as it is absorbed.
Who it is for
- Loss of firmness
- Enlarged pores
- Fine lines and crepey skin
Results and how long they last
Skin quality improves gradually over weeks, building with each session. Maintenance sessions help sustain results.
Risks, recovery and aftercare
Small injection bumps, redness, swelling and bruising that usually settle within a few days. Tell your doctor about allergies and medications.
Frequently asked questions
Ultracol vs thread lift?
Threads lift tissue; Ultracol improves firmness and texture diffusely.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Kim Young-jun, plastic surgeon · Last reviewed 2026-09-30. This page is general medical information, not a diagnosis; suitability is decided at an in-person consultation.
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