PDO threads can be difficult to remove due their fragility. The possible need for surgical removal of the threads should be considered when selecting areas for application.
You may feel the puncture points used to insert the threads for a few weeks as they heal. There may also be a feeling of tightness from the pulling of the skin. In some cases, the threads can migrate or move.
One of the risks associated with the use of PDO threads is the possibility of thread breakage. When a PDO thread snaps, patients can feel a sudden sharp pain, which is often accompanied by a popping or cracking sound. This occurs due to the sudden release of tension in the thread.
Can a thread lift be reversed? Yes, it can be reversed, although this is not recommended. Speak to your surgeon about the possibility.
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.
What happens if PDO threads snap? If a PDO thread snaps, it can potentially cause damage to the surrounding tissue. The broken thread can create a foreign body reaction and inflammation, which can lead to scarring, infection, or even tissue death.
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.
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.
Removal of thread – By taking an 18 gauge needle, you can pierce the skin to create an opening and manipulate the area to retrieve the thread with a forceps and pull. Pulling the thread can create some discomfort, but removing the thread can be an option.
Fortunately, because the threads placed under the skin during a thread lift are so small, the patient will not feel any of this happening.
Because the dissolving PDO threads encourage the production of collagen, the skin will continue to become firmer, tighter, and more youthful-looking over the next several months.
Once injected below the surface of the skin, they will stimulate collagen production and lift the skin over time. Within six to eight months, these threads will dissolve on their own and you will be left with a more youthful appearance.
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.
Consequently, sleeping on your side or stomach is one of the worst things you can do after your procedure. Sleeping side or face down can cause patients to experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort, and generate less than ideal results.
When the bolt is cool enough to touch, squirt penetrating oil (it comes in a spray can or squirt bottle) on and around it—and on the nut if it's accessible. Be careful, that stuff is flammable. Tap the end of the bolt a half-dozen times with a hammer to help loosen the threads and allow the oil to penetrate.
Skin puckering or dimpling
If it is mild, it will settle on its own along with the natural movement of the skin. If your practitioner gives the green light, you can reduce the dimpling by massaging the area. This releases the catch on the thread.
It is recommended to avoid touching, wetting and washing your face for a minimum of 12 hours after the treatment. Even after that, it is best not to scrub or massage the treated area for around three weeks post-treatment.
A PDO thread lift is an ideal treatment for aging patients. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is effective in lifting the skin and defining the jawline. Unlike traditional facelifts, the results from a PDO thread lift are reversible and can performed anywhere on the body.
Some patients also experience lumps after the thread lift. Lumps after thread lifting are sometimes due to the thread lifting one area of the skin and not being engaged fully. This is easily corrected or fixed if it does not resolve within one week.
HA induces rapid biodegradation of the PDO thread by hydrolysis beginning 24 h after contact of the thread with the biomaterial. The non-crosslinked HA is a powerful catalyzing agent for hydrolytic degradation of the PDO thread, because this thread is highly hydrophilic.
Since threads are available in a range of options, treatment can be customized based on your cosmetic needs and goals. After the dissolving PDO threads have completed their job, they naturally go away on their own.
Aside from coping with temporary swelling and tenderness, most clients are able to smile after a PDO thread lift.
Complications: Although thread lift is considered minimally invasive, some sutures and cuts are required. There is still a risk of complications such as bruising, thread breakage, thread extrusion, fever, and infection.
The lifting results are instantaneous. However, the best results are obtained after 3 months as PDO threads also stimulate the production of collagen, which help to tighten and lift the skin.
Thread lift side effects
"There's always a risk of bruising and infection, but it's very low. It's lower than the risk you would have with surgery," Matarasso explains. Some patients may end up with skin irregularities, like bumps or asymmetry, if one side of the face ends up looking fuller than the other, he adds.