PDO Threads
PDO Threads Pre-Treatment:
It’s best if you wash your hair the evening before your treatment.
Smoking and alcohol should be avoided for at least 1 week before the procedure because they can dehydrate the skin, increase risk of bruising, and delay healing.
Avoid consuming omega fish oils, vitamin E, chili ginseng, garlic, krill and other such supplements at least two days before the treatment. Green and ginger teas should be avoided as well. All of the above can increase the risk of bruising.
Avoid any medications with blood thinning properties. This includes Aspirin, Naproxen/Aleve, and Advil/Ibuprofen. Ideally, you should avoid these 72 hours prior to your procedure.
If you have severe anxiety with needles or medical procedures, you should ask your primary care provider for an anxiety relieving medication like hydroxyzine or Xanax. You can also go to a local dispensary if you feel comfortable, and get CBD or THC gummies that can help relieve anxiety as well. Any anxiety relieving medications should be taken 30-60 min prior to your appointment. All of these medications can make you drowsy, so if this is necessary, you will need a driver to take you to and from your appointment.
What To Expect With PDO Threads:
Experiencing slight discomfort and soreness in the first week after the procedure is completely normal. There may be a dull pain that persists sometimes up to 2 weeks after.
Mild to moderate swelling may occur depending on how many threads are placed and the size.
Chewing and/or facial movements (smiling, laughing, yawning, chewing) may produce a sensation of knowing a thread is present under the skin. Sometimes ‘twinges’, ‘zingers’, or ‘shocks’ may occur as well. This is caused by a thread being near a nerve and will gradually resolve within several weeks after placement.
Collagen stimulation begins within the first week of your PDO Threads procedure. The effects can be seen in as little as 2-3 weeks, but are most evident in 4-6 weeks and persist up to 6 months depending on the type of PDO Threads placed.
Benefits of PDO Threads include firmer, smoother skin, and increased elasticity. Threads naturally dissolve over time, but the benefits of collagen production can last up to 2 years.
PDO Threads Post-Treatment:
Threads have minimal recovery time, but there is still plenty you can do to expedite your recovery and achieve optimal results.
Ice the treated area for 5-15 minutes 4 to 5 times per day during the first week if you are experiencing bruising or swelling.
Use of oral Arnica montana supplements or bromelain supplements (also found in pineapple juice) both accelerate healing and minimize swelling and bruising. Both can be found at any drug store or Amazon
You can take over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol after your treatment.
Avoid aspirin for 1 week after the treatment.
Do not wash your face or hair for at least 12 hours unless your provider instructs otherwise.
Avoid applying makeup or creams 24 hours afterwards.
PDO Threads are medical grade sutures, so they can sometimes feel like a "pokey" sensation as they settle into the tissue. This is normal and will subside in 2-4 weeks.
Sleep on your back if possible, with your head elevated for the first few nights to reduce swelling.
Do not pull your skin, massage or scrub the skin aggressively for at least 2 weeks.
Avoid dental work and vaccinations for at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after any thread placement.
Avoid any facial treatments like microneedling, fillers, Botox, radiofrequency (RF), lasers, or chemical peels for at least 2 weeks post Thread placement.
Avoid excess sun exposure for the next 1-2 weeks. If you are in the sun, make sure to use SPF 40+ sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses to avoid direct sun to areas where threads were placed.
Do not use baths or go swimming for at least 48-72 hours.
PDO Thread Lift Post Care:
Restrict facial or neck movement in the area threads were placed for a couple of days. You will want to take it easy the day of treatment–use this as an excuse to have a relaxing day at home!
Do not perform any heavy lifting or strenuous activity for at least 1 week. Do not perform exercises that may strain the treated area. You may slowly resume your normal exercise routine once the “tight” sensation has resolved. This may take 1-3 weeks as everyone is different.
Consume easy to chew and soft foods for several days. You can gradually resume normal food choices when any tightness has subsided.
Avoid chewing gum for at least 1 week.
Avoid sleeping on your face. If possible, sleep on your back with your head elevated for the first few nights to reduce swelling and prevent any rubbing/movement to the Lifting threads.
Clicking/popping sounds or sensations are normal within the first 2 weeks following your Threadlift. The PDO Threads will gradually settle and intertwine with your tissue as you recover. Within 7-10 days, the Threads should be actively engaged with the tissue and less prone to moving out of place or “losing the lift”.
Asymmetry or puckering of the skin may occur and typically resolves on its own over a few days. If it persists beyond 2 weeks, please contact us to schedule a follow up appointment sooner.
Make sure to schedule a follow-up appointment in 4-6 weeks for follow up photos to evaluate your progress and ensure you are healing properly.
Call your provider if:
You are experiencing unusual tenderness or extreme pain with or without swelling.
You see increased redness or drainage of fluid from the entry sites.
A thread begins to poke through the skin.
Fever is present 100.4 or greater.
