Founded in 2013, V Soft Lift develops and supplies PDO threads for regenerative aesthetic treatments, pairing its products with practitioner training and clinical support. Its threads are FDA-cleared as a Class II medical device for the thread-in-cannula unit and CE Medical Device certified, while the company says its polymer-coated designs deliver tensile strength 10–20 times greater than comparable threads. V Soft Lift also partners with the American Association of Facial Esthetics to offer certification courses for providers.
FDA Class II Clearance for Thread-in-Cannula Unit
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CE Medical Device Certification
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ACCME & ADA CERP Certification Courses
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PDO MaxFounded by Giovanna McCarthy in 2017 after her work alongside plastic surgeons in Italy, Liverpool, New York-based PDO Max designs and supplies FDA-cleared polydioxanone threads and related aesthetic medical devices for soft-tissue approximation. The woman-owned company develops its own specifications, works with an ISO-certified manufacturer in South Korea, and pairs its products with hands-on practitioner training and continuing support. PDO Max also makes PDO AfterGlo®, described as the first topical PDO serum.NORTH SYRACUSE, NY
ApolomedFounded in 2001, Shanghai-based Apolomed designs and manufactures professional medical aesthetic systems, with more than 135,000 square feet dedicated to manufacturing and research and development. Its platforms are used by distributors and clinics in more than 80 countries, while regional service centers in New York and Toronto extend factory-direct training and technical support. Apolomed operates under ISO 13485 and MDSAP quality certifications and holds market-specific clearances and registrations, including U.S. FDA 510(k) authorizations.BETHPAGE, NY
Facial Concepts, IncFormed in 1989 to develop a patented rehabilitation device for facial burns, Facial Concepts, Inc. makes Facial-Flex, a progressive-resistance exercise device for facial muscle rehabilitation and toning. The USA-manufactured product is an FDA-regulated Class 1 medical device whose applications have expanded from microstomia treatment to speech therapy, post-stroke care, TMJ rehabilitation and facial rejuvenation. More than 1.3 million units had been sold worldwide through 2020, with ongoing design updates and clinical research informing its use.TROOPER, PA
JuvasonicCo-founded by scientists Sanjay Batra and Amy Billups Batra, Juvasonic makes FDA-listed, Class I aesthetic devices that use sonic vibration and microdermabrasion to enhance topical cosmetic-serum absorption without needles. Its handheld professional device is supported by sterile cartridges, a compact UV-and-ozone mini-sterilizer, and weekly clinical and sales training for aesthetic providers. The company says its system is used by more than 1,200 practitioners nationwide.DOYLESTOWN, PA