PDO THREADS
Polydioxanone thread lift is a revolutionary new therapy in the world of aesthetics. It is a minimally invasive technique that involves inserting fine, dissolvable threads beneath the skin’s surface to lift and tighten the skin for a fuller, fresher, more youthful overall look. As an added benefit, PDO threads stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen, encouraging tighter skin from within.
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WHAT CAN PDO THREAD LIFT BE USED FOR?
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PDO thread lift treatment is most commonly used to help tighten sagging skin on the face, neck, and body without the need for invasive surgery. The cheeks, eyebrows, jawline, neck, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, arms, thighs and tummy can all be benefitted from PDO therapy. The PDO thread lift method stimulates collagen production in the skin, and after three months, collagen develops around the threads, creating a lifting effect that lasts between 12-18 months.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR THIS TREATMENT?
Since this treatment is non-surgical, the process begins by applying a topical numbing agent and a local anaesthetic to the treatment site. The needle used for PDO thread lift procedures are very small so any discomfort is minimal.
Once the procedure begins, PDO threads are introduced via cannulas or blunt-tipped needles. The PDO threads are implanted into the skin’s subcutaneous layer to act as anchors as the skin is raised upwards. The external threads are then snipped.
The skin is lifted immediately as the fat tissue is constricted. PDO threads act similar to a dermal filler but instead of leaving an injectable solution in the skin, a thread is left until it dissolves.
PDO THREADS- AFTERCARE
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The majority of people can resume normal activity with immediate lifting effects. Some people will experience mild side effects such as redness, swelling, bruising, pinprick marks or puckering at the suture site but this will subside within two weeks. The sutures might be sore for up to a week but paracetamol can often help this if needed. We suggest you sleep on your back for 5 nights, avoid makeup for the first week, no facials, massages or extreme pressure for two weeks, no extreme exercise and avoid alcohol. Keeping your skin moisturised and well-hydrated will also help in the healing process. This is all to minimise your side effects and risk of infection but it is vital you attend your review appointment so Dr Matla can observe the healing process from a professional standpoint.
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WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?
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This treatment results in some immediately noticeable effects such as skin lifting and contouring effects. The full benefits of PDO thread lifts can be seen one to two months after the procedure. One of the most important elements to how quickly you will see results is your age as this impacts how quickly your body generates new healthy collagen. Collagen is the protein that plumps, smooths wrinkles and fills fine lines.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
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The most common side effects include swelling and bruising that can last 2-3 days but cold compresses can help in reducing this. Although the threads are often invisible under the skin, very thin skin may result in being able to see the sutures until they heal and dissolve. Temporary dimpling of the skin could occur but will clear within 5 days of the treatment. The side effects are minimal and similar to other cosmetic treatments but we suggest avoiding getting this treatment the week of an event incase of these visible, temporary side effects.