Mesh Thread Guide: 12-Strand Twisted PCL for Deep Wrinkles
Mesh Thread is made up of twelve strands of USP 5-0 PCL suture twisted into a single thread. Where a cog thread holds tissue by anchoring and a screw thread stimulates collagen along a spiral, a mesh thread works by volume: twelve strands twisted together present more material per pass than any single-strand construction, which is why it is positioned for deep wrinkles and nasolabial folds. It belongs to the PCL/PLLA family rather than the PDO family in the AuroThread catalogue.
On this page:
- What the construction does
- Catalogue description
- Full specifications
- Indication
- Position in the AuroThread range
- Material and duration
- Practical notes for clinics and distributors
- Frequently asked questions
- AuroThread Product Range
What the construction does
Twisting twelve fine strands into one thread changes the mechanical behaviour in three ways:
- Volume. The bundle occupies more space in the plane than a single strand of similar overall diameter, giving a filling effect rather than only a lifting or stimulating one.
- Collagen surface. Every strand contributes surface area. The catalogue states neo-collagenesis is maximised because of this.
- Duration. PCL degrades slowly — the catalogue gives more than two years — and the manufacturer lists long-lasting effect as a stated advantage.
The PCL collagen response in depth is covered in Collagen Threads: How They Work.
Catalogue description
| Mesh Thread (AuroThread catalogue) | |
|---|---|
| Construction | 12 pieces of USPS 5-0 PCL threads twisted into one thread |
| Specification section | PCL PLLA THREAD |
| Stated advantages | Excellent volume effect · neo-collagenesis maximised · long-lasting effect |
The Mesh Thread configuration is listed in the PCL thread collection.
Full specifications
Format is needle length → suture length, from the AuroThread PDO catalogue.
| Needle type | Needle size | Needle → suture length | Suture thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Cannula | 19G | 38 mm → 50 mm | USP6-0 |
| L Cannula | 19G | 60 mm → 80 mm | USP6-0 |
Two lengths only, both on a 19G L Cannula. That is consistent with the product's purpose: a blunt-tip cannula advanced along a plane where a sharp needle would risk vascular structures, delivering a volume-restoring bundle rather than a sharp-tipped lift.
Indication
The catalogue lists nasolabial folds and deep wrinkles.
The distinction matters. These are areas where the deficit is volume loss as much as laxity. A pure lifting thread can tighten the surface over a fold but does not replace the tissue volume beneath it. A twelve-strand PCL bundle addresses that directly — which is why the mesh construction is specified for this indication rather than a cog geometry.
Thread selection for this specific area is discussed in Best PDO Thread for Nasolabial Folds.
Position in the AuroThread range
| Product | Mechanism | Suture thickness | Material section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh Thread | 12 × 5-0 PCL strands twisted; volume | USP6-0 | PCL PLLA |
| Mono Thread | Single smooth strand; collagen stimulation | USP6-0 / USP7-0 | PDO PCL PLLA |
| Tornado Screw | Two screw strands; 2× collagen stimulation | USP6-0 | PDO PCL PLLA |
| Molding Thread | Moulded cog; structural fixation | USP2 | PDO PCL PLLA |
| Cones Cog | Cones; press sculpting | USP3 | PDO PCL PLLA |
How the barbed designs compare is set out in COG Thread Dimensions Explained.
Material and duration
Mesh Thread sits in the catalogue's PCL/PLLA section, and the description specifies USP 5-0 PCL strands. Duration follows from that:
| Material | Absorption period |
|---|---|
| PDO (Polydioxanone) | 3–6 months |
| PCL (Polycaprolactone) | More than 2 years |
| PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) | 2 years or more |
The catalogue notes that PCL's slower degradation rate is what allows it to remain in surrounding tissue over an extended period, and that PCL is the most potent of the three materials at stimulating collagen production.
The three absorbable materials are compared in PDO vs PCL: What Is the Difference.
Practical notes for clinics and distributors
- Specify the strand count, not just "mesh". Twelve strands is the AuroThread construction. A supplier describing a "mesh thread" without a strand count may be supplying a different bundle, which changes both volume effect and cost per treatment.
- Confirm the material. Mesh Thread is a PCL construction, not PDO. Substituting PDO changes the duration expectation from more than two years to 3–6 months.
- Check label markings. AuroThread sutures carry E.O. gas sterilisation and single-use-only marking, storage below 30 °C, and CE and ISO 13485 marking on the packaging. Auro Thread is manufactured for Auro Technology Limited.
AuroThread supplies Mesh Thread with private-label and OEM arrangements. Full specifications, samples and bulk pricing are available through Contact Us.
PCL behaviour and duration in practice is covered in the PCL Thread Lift Guide.
Frequently asked questions
How many strands are in a Mesh Thread?
Twelve. The AuroThread catalogue describes Mesh Thread as made up of 12 pieces of USPS 5-0 PCL threads twisted into one thread.
Is Mesh Thread made of PDO or PCL?
PCL. It appears in the catalogue's PCL PLLA THREAD section, and the description names USP 5-0 PCL threads. This matters for duration — PCL lasts more than two years, against 3–6 months for PDO.
What areas is Mesh Thread designed for?
Nasolabial folds and deep wrinkles. These are areas where the primary deficit is volume loss as well as laxity, which is why a multi-strand volume-restoring construction is specified rather than a barbed lifting thread.
What sizes does Mesh Thread come in?
Two configurations, both on a 19G L Cannula at USP6-0 thickness: 38 mm needle to 50 mm suture, and 60 mm needle to 80 mm suture.
AuroThread Product Range
AuroThread manufactures lifting threads in all three absorbable materials, factory-direct, with OEM and private-label options for clinics and distributors.
- PCL Mesh Thread — 12-strand twisted PCL for volume restoration
- PLLA Lifting Threads — Longest effect window of the three absorbable materials
- PDO Lifting Threads — The established standard for collagen stimulation
- Full PDO / PLLA / PCL Range — All three materials across every design family
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