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.
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.
Massaging the treatment area and applying heat therapy can help break down the threads more quickly by increasing blood flow.
Patients who undergo the PDO thread lift can expect the threads to dissolve under the skin within about 9 months. We encourage patients to follow up with our office within 9 months of their first PDO thread lift procedure to maintain and continue collagen growth production.
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.
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.
It's true heat treatments can remove the PDO threads, but with the type of PDO threading that Dr. Salman Hashmi uses, the threads will naturally start to dissolve in 12 – 18 months so you don't have to worry about removing the threading.
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.
The changes in the PDO thread after injection into the body can be observed over time. The thread retains its shape for 12 weeks, becomes fragmented by 24 weeks, and is fully disolved by 48 weeks.
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.
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.
Not only do the threads physically lift the skin, but they also stimulate the body's natural production of collagen, meaning thread lift results will continue to improve over time.
To reverse the effects of the thread lift, doctors may try to dissolve the thread in the skin, allowing it to be absorbed naturally and reversing the stretching effect of the thread. Radiofrequency Targeted Exposure (RFTE) may also be used to accelerate the natural biodegradation of the thread and its uptake.
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.
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.
PDO COG threads have the potential to re-define facial contours and induces collagen production. The treatment forms part of an integrated support structure for the tissue ofthe face by encouraging natural collagen synthesis with immediate results that peak at 6months and last between 1-2 years.
Patients typically need between one and four treatments for the best results, though the skin is visibly improved after the first treatment. Many patients chose to prolong the effects of PDO threading for several years with annual maintenance treatments.
A PDO Threadlift uses sutures that absorb into the skin, resulting in long-lasting but non-permanent results that are reversible if desired.
PDO Thread Post-Care Instructions:
Restrict facial movements for one day. Avoid applying makeup or facial cream for at least two days. Do not pull your skin, massage, scrub or exfoliate the skin for at least three weeks.
The immediate side effects usually settle within 2 weeks. Sleep on your back for 5 nights. Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours. No facials or facial massage for 10 days.
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.
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.
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.
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.