The materials used in these products have been used in medical procedures for many years. As we mentioned, it is unlikely for PDO threads to slip out of place. If you experience a problem with your treatment or have questions about thread lift aftercare, contact a member of our knowledgeable team right away.
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. You may also feel a slight pulling or tight sensation in the skin.
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.
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.
But if you're concerned with feeling or seeing the threads through the skin, you should seek medical attention from your doctor. This may be a sign of botched procedures that can lead to complications.
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.
You will probably see some initial firming and lifting right after your procedure, with your thread lift face results continuing to take shape over the next three weeks or so. As your body begins to naturally generate collagen, your tightened, lifted outcomes should continue to improve for the next few months.
Yes, it can be reversed, although this is not recommended.
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.
Con: There can be complications
Madnani warns of complications like bumps and pain. Other possible complications include dimpling from an extruding thread, trouble opening your mouth, infection and bruising. Furthermore, although the risk is low, Dr. Klausner says there is potential for asymmetry.
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.
Not only does PDO thread lifting physically lift and tighten the skin, but it also promotes the production of new, healthy collagen fibers to further enhance your look over time.
If the thread has become extruded it may be possible to simply remove it, otherwise you may have to have it surgically removed, possibly through a facelift incision.
3 Breakage of PDO Threads Due to Long-Term Storage
However, if they are not stored appropriately, these also can be broken into many branches after insertion and migrate.
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.
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.
The PDO threads can be dissolved used heat based therapies, such as lasers and saunas. Minimal heat therapies such as LED Light Therapy and facials are safe to still have, and are recommended to get optimal results and longevity in the results.
For most patients, this treatment results in an immediate improvement because the placement of the threads offers a lift right away. Your results will fully develop, or settle, over the next month as the body begins to ramp up collagen production that will offer longer-term support.
An average of 10 threads per area (cheek or jawline, for example) are used.
Don't pull your facial skin, massage, scrub or exfoliate the skin for at least three weeks. You are also not supposed to wash or touch your face for at least 12 hours. Follow the care guidelines the practitioner gives you regarding the incision wounds.
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.
Depth of PDO Insertion:
Placed too deep and they would pose a greater risk of damage to arteries, veins, the facial nerve and causing other structural damage.