You will probably see some initial firming and lifting right after your procedure, with your thread lift face results continuing to take shape over the next three weeks or so. As your body begins to naturally generate collagen, your tightened, lifted outcomes should continue to improve for the next few months.
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.
Results of the PDO thread lift
Following a thread lift, you can see results in firming and lifting within a day or two after the swelling eases. Then, over the next three weeks, you will see improvements.
You will notice a tightening and lifting of the skin immediately, but it will take about two weeks for collagen production to start working and for you to see an improvement in skin tone, texture and overall quality. Most people see their complete results appear within a month or two after initial treatment.
You'll see an immediate contouring effect and improvement to skin laxity following a PDO thread treatment. Results will continue to improve over the next 8-12 weeks as the body produces more collagen and elastin.
A PDO thread lift can be expected to offer instant results that will actually improve over the span of two to three months after your treatment. Even as the threads fade, your results will keep going strong.
You will probably see some initial firming and lifting right after your procedure, with your thread lift face results continuing to take shape over the next three weeks or so. As your body begins to naturally generate collagen, your tightened, lifted outcomes should continue to improve for the next few months.
While thread lifts certainly produce visible changes, they will generally only lift the face by a few millimeters; as such, they create a more subtle and natural looking end result than facelift surgery.
The most obvious side effect of threading facelifts is that the threads can actually be visible if they are placed too superficially or if the patient's skin is super thin.
Will the Threads Be Noticeable? Many people are concerned that if they undergo this treatment, their PDO threads be noticeable. While you may be able to feel them if you touch your treatment area, you won't be able to see them. The threads will dissolve and be completely gone within six to eight months.
And these threads stimulate neocollagenesis process of tissues, which results in the production of new collagen. About 6 months after beginning of the implantation, the threads will degradate through hydrolysis. After this, synthetic absorbable thread‐induced collagen synthesis will last about 2 ~ 3 months.
An average of 10 threads per area (cheek or jawline, for example) are used.
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 Smooth Threads
They are a single filament thread designed to stimulate collagen and support the skin, rather than immediately lift or reposition the skin. We recommend coming in every 4-6 weeks for a total of 3-5 treatment sessions when targeting a specific area.
During your initial evaluation for thread lifting, your provider will thoroughly discuss your concerns, assess your skin laxity, and determine how many PDO threads you may need to achieve your desired outcome. On average, patients require between 2 – 4 threads on each side of the face for a mid-face thread lift.
Collagen building for lasting results
In addition to your instantly younger look, PDO threads also provide lasting results by stimulating the production of collagen. Collagen is a structural protein responsible for your skin's youthful strength, volume, and resilience.
Kim Kardashian
According to her, she considers them to be her secret for young and healthy skin. She uses them along with her traditional filler and injection treatments. The thread lift helped keep her skin tight and folded instead of sagging out.
Con: There can be complications
Madnani warns of complications like bumps and pain. Other possible complications include dimpling from an extruding thread, trouble opening your mouth, infection and bruising. Furthermore, although the risk is low, Dr. Klausner says there is potential for asymmetry.
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. You may also feel a slight pulling or tight sensation in the skin.
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.
The breakdown of collagen and elastin in skin is often what causes a reduction in skin laxity, but thread lifting works as a skin-lifting treatment to restore plumpness and make your face look fuller and more youthful.
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.
To achieve a powerful lift with improvement in facial tightening and rejuvenation, barbed threads must be used. The barbs along the threads act as cogs to clasp the skin creating tension in the thread which lifts and suspends the facial area.
Consider Complementary Treatments.
Combining your PDO thread lift with other non-invasive treatments, such as dermal fillers, chemical peels, or microneedling, can enhance and prolong your results.