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The PDO Thread Lift is a medical aesthetic procedure that utilizes FDA-approved absorbable suture material known as polydioxanone (PDO), which is safe for soft tissue. This thread lifting technique is minimally invasive and employs needles and blunt-tip cannulas to deliver fully absorbable surgical sutures deep into the skin. As the threads are tightened, the skin tissue is pulled and anchored in the desired directions. Thread lifting provides a non-surgical alternative to facelift surgery. After the procedure, new collagen forms in the dermal matrix, inherently improving the appearance of pores and fine wrinkles. In most cases, the threads dissolve in about six to nine months, but the results can last up to two years. However, the timeline may vary for each individual.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits of this treatment? The lifting effect of a thread lift can help smooth fine wrinkles and folds, uplift sagging skin for a more youthful appearance, reduce the visibility of jawline jowls, and address drooping cheeks. Treatment areas include lifting eyebrows, reducing crow’s feet, minimizing under-eye bags, enhancing (lifting) cheeks, decreasing nasolabial lines, softening folds and fine lines, tightening the double chin, and lifting neck lines.
Price: $1000 for each muscle area of the face and neck $1200.
Who is it for?
Exclusively for Adults above the age of 18.
There is no downtime; treatment with PDO threads requires minimal recovery time in most cases. Most people who undergo the threading procedure return to work and normal activities as early as 24 hours later. In an instant lift, the lifting effects of PDO threads are often visible immediately after insertion and anchoring, but even more noticeable results are typically experienced within one to two months. Treatment time is 20 to 40 minutes to complete after the application of topical or local anesthesia.
Who should avoid this treatment?
Recommended to all adults over 18 years of age.
Possible Side Effects
Contraindications: Active acne, keloid predisposition, pregnancy, malignant cancer, autoimmune disorders (scleroderma, sarcoidosis), adverse medication reactions (anticoagulants, coumarin, heparin), blood diseases (hepatitis B and C, HIV), body dysmorphia, allergic reactions (to sutures) , skin infections, inflammation, systemic diseases (diabetes and tuberculosis), clotting disorders (hemophilia), and porphyria (blood disorder).
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
If you are not taking beta blockers (for heart disease/illness), cimetidine (for heartburn/stomach acid), quinidine (for antiarrhythmic irregular heartbeats), or phenytoin (for seizures). Do not take any blood-thinning medications, NSAIDs (such as aspirin and ibuprofen), omega-3, vitamin E, ginkgo, ginseng, garlic, steroids, or neuromuscular blockers. Ensure that you are not allergic to lidocaine (or methylparaben) or epinephrine. You also should not have any active infections, including colds, sinus infections, upper respiratory infections, cold sores, rashes, or any “medical at-risk” conditions.
Aftercare Instructions
It is important that you avoid dermal fillers, heat-based therapies or devices, saunas, radio and wavelength frequency, laser treatments, and any lifting gadgets in areas that have PDO threads.
Immediately after the lift procedure, you can apply ice and take Tylenol for pain every 4 to 6 hours. The following day, you can apply a warm compress for faster healing and to decrease swelling.
- Do not exercise for 7 days; light walking is ok.
- Do not take certain vitamins and medications. No blood thinning medicine for 7 days. (NSAIDs and MAOIs). No supplements (Vitamins A, C, and E, Garlic, Gingko, Biloba, and Fish Oil). Can take Tylenol as needed for pain.
- You can take antibiotics if needed.
- Schedule Follow-up appointments as needed.
- No alcohol for 7 days. It’s important to drink lots of water and eat nutrient-rich food.
- Avoid walk-in freezers and use Steam rooms, sun beds, and saunas for 3 weeks.
- You must wait to have any facial aesthetic/anti-aging treatments and massages for 3 weeks.
- After 24 hours of the treatment, you are free to wash your face gently. However, avoid rubbing and massaging your face for 2 weeks.
- Do not make dental appointments within 2 weeks after the procedure is done. If possible, sleep on your back for 5 days to prevent movement of threads.
- If possible, do not sleep on your face or neck for 3 weeks or longer for better results.
- Do not touch entry points or apply any facial creams for 24-48 hours after treatments.
- Do not take a shower or wash your hair for the first 24 hours. Avoid hot showers for one week.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
If needed, your consultant will develop a customized schedule to suit your availability and goals.
