Can PDO Thread break? It is possible for your PDO Threads to break. However, it is uncommon with proper after-procedure care and maintenance.
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.
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.
As we mentioned, it is unlikely for PDO threads to slip out of place. If you experience a problem with your treatment or have questions about thread lift aftercare, contact a member of our knowledgeable team right away.
Can a thread lift be reversed? Yes, it can be reversed, although this is not recommended. Speak to your surgeon about the possibility.
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.
In conclusion, the possibility of thread breakage is a risk associated with any thread-lifting procedure. While the use of high-quality threads and proper insertion techniques can help to reduce this risk, patients should still be aware of the potential for breakage and the risks associated with it.
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.
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.
Fortunately, because the threads placed under the skin during a thread lift are so small, the patient will not feel any of this happening.
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.
Myth #3: PDO Threads Don't Provide Long Term Results
PDO threads do dissolve after about 6 months, but the effects don't end once they have vanished. PDO threads can provide patients with great results for up to 18 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The lifting effect of PDO therapy reaches a peak at around 6 months post-treatment, after which time new collagen and elastin will have formed around the threads to tighten the skin and make the area look firmer, smoother and more youthful.
You'll see instant results from the physical lift, but there is more to come since collagen takes 2-3 months to generate fully. You can expect a complete recovery from your thread lift in no more than two weeks.
Aside from coping with temporary swelling and tenderness, most clients are able to smile after a PDO thread lift.
Typically, thread damage on a a male thread (a screw or a bolt for instance) is caused when incorrect bolt torque is used, when thread fretting occurs as a result of prolonged vibration during machining applications, or when the threads become worn after extended use over time.
CONS OF THE THREAD LIFT:
The thread lift is considered a minor surgery, and as such, once the skin is cut there is the risk of infection, bruising, temporary discomfort, rippling off the skin and temporary numbness.
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.