PDO Thread Lifts are a non-surgical treatment that lift sagging or aged skin in the face or body. They Produces an immediate lifting effect that results in a rejuvenated, youthful look. PDO Thread Lifts are for the face and neck and compared to surgical lifts, are minimally-invasive and lower in cost and risk. Now, more and more people are going for this as a health treatment.
A PDO thread lift is a procedure that uses dissolvable sutures to rejuvenate and lift sagging skin. It’s a cheaper and faster alternative to other key facial PDO treatments. It also improves skin elasticity and texture.
It really does work
A typical PDO thread lift treatment involves placement of the desired number of threads, which may range from a single thread per side but can involve 50 threads or more to treat the face and neck. Various entry points are considered depending on the individual face shape and requirements. Local anaesthetic may be injected to make the procedure as pain free as possible.
The threads are introduced with a needle or a blunt ended cannula which is removed once the threads have been positioned. Threads which are used to reposition the skin will have the ends protruding after insertion and they are trimmed to below the level of the skin once the desired lift has been achieved. Smooth threads are anchored to lift and stimulate collagen.
Key points you need to note
A local anaesthetic may be is injected to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. That said, some patients will find this procedure painful. Also there may be some tenderness after the anaesthetic has worn off is to be expected.
Before treatment
All make up will need to be removed prior to treatment, so please come ‘fresh faced’ if possible. We are happy to remove your make-up for you prior to treatment.
Alcohol, aspirin, Ibuprofen and a range of dietary supplements including; St. Johns Wort, fish oils, Gingko Biloba, Vitamins C and E- may all contribute to bruising and are best avoided 24 hours before treatment.
Treatment cannot be administered if there is an active skin infection. These include ones such as acne or cold sores or if you are unwell- including colds, coughs, sore throats etc. Do contact the clinic to discuss any illness or new medicines prior to attending.
Overall
Most people are able to continue with normal activities with immediate improvement in their appearance. Some will have some redness, pin prick marks, and some degree of swelling. Also possibly some puckering along the site of the suture, possibly, indentations at the insertion or exit points. The immediate side effects are expected to settle within 2 weeks. For up to a week after the procedure it may feel tender around the sutures. If necessary, you can take some simple paracetamol to help with this. That said, most patients do not bother with this step. You may feel the stitches and the anchoring cones beneath your skin especially when you apply your skincare products or make up, although you should not be able to see them.