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.
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.
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.
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.
No incisions are involved in the procedure. The PDO threads remain under the skin until they eventually dissolve, spurring the body to naturally produce more collagen to tighten the skin.
PDO threads typically take several months to fully dissolve, with most patients seeing results within 6-8 months. Patients should understand that the dissolving process is gradual and that the full effects of the treatment may not be immediately visible.
They are then excreted as Co2 and water. Is there anything I have to stay away from after having this treatment done? Yes there is. The PDO threads can be dissolved used heat based therapies, such as lasers and saunas.
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.
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.
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.
One way to treat this is to perform a subcision treatment which releases the thread from the skin and allow it to unwind, while the other is to make a small stab incision to remove the thread completely and replace it at a later time.
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.
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
While the procedure is considered safe, it can sometimes lead to a buildup of fibrous tissue or swelling, resulting in the formation of lumps. These lumps are not uncommon and can range in size from small bumps to large knots.
You can expect an immediate lift to the treated area, but this will always relax somewhat once the initial swelling has settled down. Appearance is expected to gradually improve over a period of 2-3 months as collagen remodeling occurs.
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.
Severe cases of puckering where the thread is visible on the face or it's sticking out of the face is a complication due to poor technique, improper placement, or extremely excessive facial movement.
Rejection – The thread is a foreign body and might even be rejected by certain people, or it may make start to protrude out of the skin. Rippling – The threads may bunch up and cause the surface of the skin to appear rippled. Numbness – The threads may press on nerves which can lead to numbness.
After treatment
You may feel bruised over the treatment area for a few days and there may be some swelling and puckering over the skin. This is normal after such a procedure and will almost always diminish and disappear within 7-14 days.
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.
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.
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.
Some sleeping positions are better than others when recovering from a thread lift. Try to avoid sleeping on your side for the first few weeks. Instead, sleep on your back with your head slightly raised on a pillow.
The thread lift is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help to reduce the signs of aging and restore a more youthful appearance. It is considered to be a permanent solution, similar to a surgical facelift, but unlike surgery, it is easily reversible.