What is PDO Threads?
A PDO thread lift is a revolutionary new treatment in the world of aesthetics, but PDO threads themselves have been used safely for decades for various applications, like treating gynecological disorders or suturing incisions after medical procedures.
First, it results in instant skin lifting. Second, it contracts fat tissue to result in instant skin tightening. Third, it promotes collagen production to renew your skin at the cellular level. All of this works together to give you enhanced skin texture, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and more elastic skin.
How long does it take?
One of the best things about this treatment is it only takes around 30 minutes. After that, you’re free to go back to work or whatever else you had scheduled for the rest of your day.
What can I expect before treatment?
Before treatment starts, we will apply a topical numbing agent and local anesthetic to the treatment site. The needle used during this treatment is very fine and should not cause any pain. However, we provide anesthesia to ensure you feel minimal discomfort during the treatment.
What can I expect during treament?
Once the anesthetic has taken effect, your treatment will begin. The PDO threads are inserted via blunt tip needles, called cannulas. Once inserted into the appropriate layer of skin, they act as anchors as the skin is lifted upwards. Then, the excess threads are cut off. Depending on the area you want treated, you may receive three or four carefully placed barbed threads. Different threads are used for varying degrees of lift, skin tightening and cellular rejuvenation
What do I need to do before treatment?
Since PDO thread lifts are non-invasive, there isn’t a lot you need to do to prepare. However, there are some precautionary measures you can take to ensure the best results from your treatment. Here are things you should avoid one to two days before treatment:
Alcohol
Ginko
Omega fish oil supplements
Chinese medicine
Vitamin E
High-intensity workouts
Steam rooms and saunas
What do I need to do after treatment?
There are not a lot of special after-care requirements to this treatment. However, you should hold off on any dental treatments for the first two weeks after your PDO thread lift. Holding your mouth open for an excessive period of time can affect the results of your treatment. Moreover, you’ll want to sleep on your back for the first couple of weeks. This ensures you don’t put too much pressure on one side of your face. Also avoid anything that causes excess sweating ie gym workouts, sunbeds, saunas as increased blood flow will cause bruising.
What areas can PDO thread lift treat?
Because a PDO thread lift is so versatile, it can treat virtually any area of the face. These include the:
Neck
Jowls
Jawline
Nasolabial folds
Cheeks
Crow’s feet
Undereye area
Eyebrows (fox eyes)
How long do the threads last?
How long the PDO threads last depends on a number of factors, including the thickness of the threads, the quality of the threads and your body’s rate of metabolism. Results can however last up to two years.
How soon will I see results?
Some results of the treatment, such as skin lifting and some of the contouring effects, are visible immediately after treatment. In fact, your skin may look tighter when you walk out of our clinic than it will a week later.
The final results of your PDO thread lift will be seen within one to two months of your treatment. How long it takes you personally depends a lot on your age. Your age is one of the leading factors in how quickly your body produces new, healthy collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for plumping up your cheeks, filling in fine lines and smoothing out wrinkles.
How many treatments will I need?
Most of our clients enjoy satisfactory results after just one treatment. You can come back three to six months after your first treatment so we can determine if you need a follow-up treatment. After that, you shouldn’t need another treatment for two years.
Am I a good candidate for a PDO thread lift?
If you’re looking to correct uneven pigmentation, lines, wrinkles, gaunt facial features or skin laxity of the face, you are a good candidate for a PDO thread lift. You are a particularly good candidate for this treatment if you want an instant facial lift but don’t have the time or money to commit to a traditional facelift
People who are not suitable are pregnant or breastfeeding women or clients that have too much excess skin in the treatment area, this will be discussed with you before treatment goes ahead
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