Conclusion: In conclusion, the possibility of thread breakage is a risk associated with any thread-lifting procedure. While the use of high-quality threads and proper insertion techniques can help to reduce this risk, patients should still be aware of the potential for breakage and the risks associated with it.
Although PDO threads naturally dissolve in your body, there's a possibility that they may also break. Thread breakage happens when there's excessive movement, rubbing, or moisture in the PDO threads. A tell-tale sign of thread breakage is when you feel the puncture points used to insert the threads as they heal.
Can PDO Threads break? Thread breakage is a potential side effect. The threads may break due to excess facial movement, rubbing the skin, or exposure to moisture. When it does happen, breakage tends to be near the ends near the incision point.
Following the lift at home some 'popping' and 'twanging' sensations can be felt. This is the barbs on the COG threads which have small teeth to attach and pull up the skin. As with any aesthetic and cosmetic procedure, minimal discomfort and pain is to be expected.
In conclusion, the possibility of thread breakage is a risk associated with any thread-lifting procedure. While the use of high-quality threads and proper insertion techniques can help to reduce this risk, patients should still be aware of the potential for breakage and the risks associated with it.
Fortunately, because the threads placed under the skin during a thread lift are so small, the patient will not feel any of this happening. Most people cannot feel their sutures at all once the skin has healed around them.
Skin puckering or dimpling
If your practitioner gives the green light, you can reduce the dimpling by massaging the area. This releases the catch on the thread. If the dimpling is deeper or occurs a few weeks after the treatment, you may need a small procedure in the clinic to release it.
How long does puckering last after suspension threads? Typically 3-14 days after your procedure you'll have a small zone of bunched up skin near the treatment's origin area. Your skin will settle down the thread over the first two weeks, as the puckering softens.
Understanding Lumps After Thread Lift
These lumps are not uncommon and can range in size from small bumps to large knots. They can occur anywhere on the face or neck but are most commonly found in areas where the thread was inserted, such as the cheek or jawline.
The nature of PDO is such that it easily breaks if exposed to moisture in the air, and cannot restore its strength. Improper or long term storage may lead to bi-directional cog threads to become broken after insertion, causing it to lose its fixing ability, thus may migrate after insertion.
Sleeping on your stomach or side
One of the worst things you can do after a thread lift is to apply an excessive amount of pressure to the treated area. If you sleep on your stomach or side within the first five nights post-treatment, you may experience swelling, discomfort, bruising, or less-than-optimal results.
Many patients opt to have regularly scheduled PDO thread lifts once or twice a year. Your results may last longer depending on the condition of your skin, your age, and how well your body responds to polydioxanone threads; younger patients may find that results last for a little over a year.
Usually, PDO threads are so thin that they can't be felt or seen underneath the skin. But in some rare cases, people with thin skin can sometimes feel them if they press hard enough on the skin. This won't be permanent though because PDO threads are absorbable and will dissolve themselves in the skin over time.
However, complications including hematoma, infection, facial asymmetry, thread exposure, thread migration, dimpling, alopecia, parotid gland injury, and scarring can occur. We report a case of thread migration after a polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift.
You will see immediate results after the treatment but the best results actually happen in 6 – 12 weeks time when new collagen is laid and contracts to create a further lift :). You can have more threads at any time once the initial swelling has subside.
So can you smile after PDO threads have been inserted into your skin? The short answer is yes, but don't overdo it just yet. Several days immediately after the procedure, you might find it uncomfortable doing exertive facial movements and doing rigorous activities.
A PDO thread lift can be expected to offer instant results that will actually improve over the span of two to three months after your treatment. Even as the threads fade, your results will keep going strong.
Apply Ice to The Affected Area
It may help pause any further wrinkling and puckering as it tightens the outer layers of the skin. As the bruising and swelling lessen, the skin may be able to focus on absorbing the PDO threads as well as giving you peace of mind to not pay any more attention to the treated area.
To get rid of puckering 1) wet your fabric (either soak it in lukewarm water, soapy if you need to wash it and erase some marks, for example, or use a water spray) and 2) stretch it thoroughly. There are many ways to stretch it. You can pin it to a corkboard if you have one.
Burrs in the needle may also cause the thread to shred. It's also important to check up on your needles from time to time. Over time, needles will become dull and can bend when you embroider over thick items. This can cause your thread to break because the needle can get snagged and will pull the thread too tightly.
Typically, thread damage on a a male thread (a screw or a bolt for instance) is caused when incorrect bolt torque is used, when thread fretting occurs as a result of prolonged vibration during machining applications, or when the threads become worn after extended use over time.
However, this is now no longer the case; thread repair kits can now be used to save those oversized, stripped and damaged threads. You can also use thread repair kits to strengthen threads, especially in soft or brittle materials like aluminium, plastics and cast iron.