Yes, temporary lumps, bumps, dimpling, or puckering are very common and normal after PDO thread lifts as the skin adjusts and collagen forms, usually resolving within a few days to a few weeks, but you should gently massage (if advised by your practitioner) and contact your provider if lumps persist beyond 4 weeks or show signs of infection like redness, severe pain, or pus.
Lumps and/or bumps may temporarily occur at or along treatment site(s). These will resolve with time and are seldom a cause for concern.
How long till pimples from threading go away? 1-3 days with these fixes, sometimes quicker.
While each patient's response to treatment will vary, patients can generally expect mild residual swelling to last from a few hours to a few days after PDO thread lifting. In some cases, swelling may last for up to a week, though it is typically very mild.
Knowing how to get rid of lumps after a facelift is crucial to the healing process, as well as your overall results. Through gentle massaging, these lumps can be broken down and ensure your skin remains smooth and supple.
Your surgeon may place a drain in the surgical site to control the fluid initially. A seroma can appear a week after surgery or after drainage tubes have been removed. The site of the surgery may become swollen and feels like there is hard lump under the skin.
Week 3 to Week 6: What to Expect and What's Normal
At 4 weeks after a facelift, swollen areas may be due to the body's natural healing. Minor firmness or lumps under the skin can occur. By week 6, most swelling typically resolves; however, full results may take several months to appear.
PDO threads are a popular non-surgical option for lifting and tightening the skin, but there are situations where patients may want to dissolve them faster. Several methods, such as gentle massage, heat therapy, and enzyme treatments, can help accelerate this process, though it's essential to consult with a specialist.
You can use a cool or heat compress to help with the swelling. Sleep with your head elevated as it will minimise swelling and promote healing. In the first week, feel free to walk around your house for 15 to 20 minutes. Gradually, build up the duration to 30 minutes as you feel better.
Week 1: Most visible swelling subsides; facial contours begin to take shape. Week 2–3: Skin starts healing around threads; mild residual swelling may remain. Month 1–2: Threads fully integrate; collagen production enhances lifting effect. Month 3–6: Maximum result achieved; skin looks firmer and more defined.
Soothe and hydrate
Some threading salons go the extra mile to follow up a treatment with a dab of rosewater, or a cooling swipe of aloe. For a peptide boost: Our Pro-Resilience serum is our go-to post-threading irritation, packed with delectable irritation rescue ingredients that work wonders for the delicate barrier.
Keep Them Dry for the First 24 Hours
Your freshly threaded brows need a little extra love during the first 24 hours. Avoid getting them wet for the first 24 hours. No splashing, no swimming, and definitely no heavy rain dances (although we'd love to see that)!
Cool compresses and elevation
Wrap a few ice packs or a bag of frozen peas in a soft towel and gently press it on the swollen area for about 20 minutes every hour. Be careful not to apply ice directly to your skin, as this can cause irritation. You can also elevate your head while you sleep.
There is a reason the vast majority of board-certified facial plastic surgeons, myself included, do not offer threads and generally are opposed to their use. Simply, they don't work as advertised.
Typically, it takes about 24 to 48 hours for your eyebrows to fully heal after threading. During this time, you may experience some redness and minor irritation, which is normal. To promote healing, avoid touching or applying makeup to the threaded area, and follow the aftercare tips provided.
First and foremost, drink plenty of water! Water serves a lot of functions in the body and will be particularly good to reduce swelling after surgery. Many patients wonder if adding more water to the body can only make swelling worse, but the truth is that it really helps with swelling.
You can apply an ice pack to the area around your incisions, starting right after surgery and continuing for about four days. Wrap the ice pack in clean gauze or a towel. Don't put the ice directly on your skin. Leave the ice pack on for up to 15 minutes, then give the area a 20-minute break.
Managing Facial Swelling
Use pillows to prop up your head and keep it elevated when lying down. This can help reduce blood flow to the swollen area and alleviate swelling. Heat can worsen swelling, so avoiding hot compresses or heat packs in the affected area is essential. Stick to using cold compresses instead.
Another reason for thread protrusion may be due to thread loss or breakage. It is therefore essential when placing threads that when the thread is cut, the end will tuck back into the skin – protrusion of a thread through the skin is an infection and granuloma risk and may cause distress to the patient.
You should avoid drinking alcohol for the first two weeks after your thread lift for a couple of reasons. First, alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it will flush out an excessive amount of water and essential nutrients that are vital for your skin health.
Four Things You Will Want to Avoid After a PDO Thread Lift
Contact your OSMS surgeon if you experience: Sudden or severe swelling that comes on quickly. Redness, warmth, or pain around the swollen area. Shortness of breath or chest pain (which could indicate a blood clot)
A: Most of the time, scar production peaks in thickness, lumpiness, swelling, redness and irregularity in 12 weeks (3 months) and has subsided by 6 months. Another 6 months or more of scar remodeling occurs to breakdown the thick, lumpy scar into the smooth, thin sheet or line scar we desire.
Facelift: Most patients can fly short-haul within 10 days, but long-haul trips should be delayed for 4 weeks to allow swelling and bruising to subside.