Washing your face immediately after threading can cause the skin to become more irritated because the skin is still sensitive at this point. Water can sometimes dry out the newly threaded area and may also spread bacteria which can cause infection or inflammation.
A gentle face wash a few hours after your treatment is recommended but ensure you don't exfoliate for at least 24 hours after your treatment.
One quick tip is to wash your face with cold water after your treatment. The cold water helps to reduce redness and may help relieve any other discomfort.
Wash your face using a gentle antibacterial soap, and cleanse using micellar water suitable for sensitive skin. Spa appointments will need to be scheduled in for another day! You should avoid any steam facials or heat treatments.
You can expect a complete recovery from your thread lift in no more than two weeks. It's important to get advice from your doctor on what activities to avoid as the tissue heals; for example, we recommend you avoid vigorous exercise and facial massage.
Threading pulls hair out from the follicle root. When the hair is pulled out, the pore is opened. If the area is not clean, bacteria are able to enter into the pore, clogging it, and thereby causing a breakout.
Since threading involves removing hair from the root, it opens up the pores. So the first thing you should do post threading is to apply ice over the area in a circular motion. This constricts the blood vessels and closes pores, in turn reducing swelling and redness.
Many people don't realize that there can be potential unwanted side effects with threading such as acne-like breakouts, infections and darkening of the skin. While threading has been around since ancient times, it may just not the best modern-day solution for you to get rid of your unwanted hair!
Experiencing slight discomfort in the first two days after the procedure is normal, it will gradually reduce. Try keeping your head elevated for a week. 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.
threading can cause skin irritations. On sensitive skins, there can be redness or a rash. Avoid threading on areas with eruptions, like pimples or acne. A zinc ointment or ice can be applied to soothe the skin.
The hairs from the face are removed from the follicle, leaving the pores on the skin open for at least 2 to 3 hours. Avoid touching the treated area for 2-4 hours. No make-up or perfumed products should be applied for 2-4 hours.
Taking a bath or a shower: After your treatment, you should wait at least 12 hours before bathing, soaking, or touching the treated area.
Cons - Like shaving, threading removes hair only from the surface which means it needs to be repeated regularly (usually monthly). Pain differs from person to person but it can sting quite a bit on sensitive skin. If done improperly (if the skin isn't stretched enough or threaded too harshly), it can leave minor cuts.
In suitable candidates, a thread facelift can create a lifting effect. But in patients who have more extreme sagging and excess skin, a thread facelift may not be the best option. Unlike a facelift, it does not trim away loose skin or reposition the underlying fat, tissue, and muscle. They aren't a permanent fix.
Skin-friendly – if you find that wax doesn't react well with your skin, threading is the perfect solution, as it's really gentle and kind to the skin, with no chemicals involved. Eliminates Ingrown Hairs – shaving and waxing can cause ingrown hairs, which can be incredibly painful.
With repeated threading, the hair that grows back is more sparse and finer. This is because eyebrow threading applies pressure on the hair roots, that get weakened during this process.
Threading is a low-risk beauty treatment but it's not suitable in some situations. If you have acne, it's best not to thread that area because it could cause further damage to your skin.
If you find that you do have very sensitive skin, you will probably experience some redness after threading, but it usually subsides within an hour, unlike wax which can take days (since it literally removes your upper layers of delicate skin)!
Will my hair grow back thicker or darker after threading? No, your hair will never grow thicker or darker after threading. Since threading removes the hair from the root, your hair will become finer over time.
How can you tell if a PDO thread broke? 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.
Sleep on your side
Sleeping on your side, or even on your stomach, results in pressure on your face. You need to avoid this for about a week after your thread lift procedure. Try to sleep on your back with your head propped up on a pillow to minimize swelling after a thread lift.
Aside from coping with temporary swelling and tenderness, most clients are able to smile after a PDO thread lift.
After threading, you can apply aloe vera lotion, extract or natural pulp to the affected areas, and it will significantly reduce the pain after threading.