Non-Surgical Facelift
Non-Surgical Face Lift
PDO (Polydioxanone) Thread Lift treatment is a safe, minimally invasive procedure designed to subtly lift facial features, reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, improve texture, and tighten sagging skin tissues. Skin loses elasticity through the natural aging process, and the PDO Thread Lift is a relatively pain-free way to lift facial features that are affected. PDO threads can be beneficial anywhere on the body, but they work best on the face and neck. They can also tighten skin on the stomach, above the knees, thighs, and upper arms by supporting the tissue that has diminished and repositioning the skin by lifting it.
How do PDO threads work?
This procedure works by inserting the threads and lifting the treated areas and comes in various textures for customized treatments to treat different skin concerns. PDO threads are tiny dissolvable sutures inserted into the skin with a tiny needle. Once the threads are inserted deep into the skin, the result is a rejuvenated appearance immediately following the procedure. They work to firm the skin in targeted areas and smooth the skin through mechanical effects by generating cellular renewal through collagen stimulation. This procedure improves skin texture, fine lines, and elasticity for both men and women.
Before beginning the procedure, a topical anesthetic is applied to the treatment area so that you will be comfortable throughout the face thread lift procedure. Treatment can take up to two hours, and you may resume your daily activities immediately after your appointment! Skincare after treatment will also be discussed during your consultation or initial appointment. The threads do not need to be removed as they dissolve after 6-9 months, and cellular renewal through collagen production is stimulated in its place, maintaining lifted, tightened, and rejuvenated skin
Actual client treated with dermal fillers and PDO threads.
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Contraindicated if you:
o are pregnant or breast-feeding.
o have active skin infection or inflammation.
o blood clotting disorders are not good candidate for thread lifting
Do NOT consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment (alcohol may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising)
Avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 1 weeks before treatment. Medications and supplements such as aspirin, vitamin E, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Omega 3/Fish Oil supplements, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve and other
NSAIDS have a blood thinning effect and can increase the risk of bruising and swelling after injections.
Schedule your appointment(s) at least 4 weeks prior to any dental, surgery or special event which you may be attending such as a wedding or a vacation. Results from PDO threads can take 4 weeks to settle.
Also bruising and swelling may be apparent in that time period.
Reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or have an active infection in the area.
Be sure to have a good breakfast, including food and drink before your procedure. This will decrease the chances of lightheadedness during your treatment.
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Gently wash the treated areas on the same day but do not rub or massage the face for 2 weeks.
Sleep on your back for 2 weeks and avoid any activity that will pull at the threads.
Some dimpling, bunching, and pulling of skin is normal and typically resolves in 2 weeks.
Do not open your mouth too wide for 3-4 weeks (avoid dental treatment for 2 weeks if possible)
A stinging or “pulling”, scratchy, sensation is normal and can last up to 5weeks. Take Tylenol 500 mg 1-2 tablets every 6 hours as directed. Avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medication such as Naproxen or Ibuprofen, because inflammation is necessary to initiate the new collagen formation process. Ibuprofen and similar medications will suppress this process.
Avoid blood ‘thinning’ vitamins C, A E for 7 days.
Avoid temperature extremes such as sauna or very cold climate for 10 days.
Avoid physical exercise for 7 days post procedure.
Avoid having Radio Frequency (RF) or any heat producing device (laser, IPL, etc.) treatments of the thread treated areas for at least 10 weeks.
Possible complications may include Infection, swelling, bruising, foreign body reaction in epidermis (granuloma) and protrusion. Extremely rare, temporary facial nerve fall out may occur due to local anesthetic, swelling, hematoma or pressure of the cannula or thread on the nerve.
Your practitioner MUST be informed immediately if facial nerve fall out is experienced and if your practitioner can’t be reached then go immediately to the Emergency Department.
Please follow-up with your provider 2 weeks after your procedure. If you need multiple procedures, they can be performed at providers discretion and follow up.
Please keep all follow up appointments
