PDO Thread Lifts

PDO Thread Lifts – Before and Aftercare 

The PDO thread procedure is designed to lift facial features that may begin to sag with age for a more youthful, lifted appearance.  However, before and aftercare is crucial to the longevity of the procedure. 

In this blog, we will explore the benefits of PDO Threads for your clients, and what advise you should be giving when administering treatment to ensure your patients achieve the results they wanted. 

Why PDO Threads?

As we age, and the collagen and elasticity levels decrease, the skin will begin to lose volume and begin to droop in places, particularly around the eyes. PDO threads are designed to lift the skin, to provide more structure and a more youthful appearance. 

Before Thread Lift Treatment

The first step in your patient journey for PDO Threads should be a consultation to assess their individual needs, skin type and help you establish which PDO Thread would work best. 

You should also ensure you advise your patient of some simple steps they should be taking ahead of treatment to speed up the recovery process and ensure the threads last as long as they should. 

Here are the main points you should advise your client before the procedure

• Smoking and all kinds of alcohol must be avoided for at least one week prior to treatment. This is because both substances can significantly dehydrate the skin, impact the aesthetic used, slow-down the recovery process and even impact final results and longevity.  

• For at least two-days before the procedure, you should advise your client to avoid consuming omega fish oils, vitamin E, chilli ginseng, garlic, krill, and other such supplements.

• Aspirin-based products, for example Naproxen/Naprogesic, Neurofen, and Ibuprofen, must be avoided as they can cause bleeding, unwanted side effects and complications both during and following treatment. 

• High intensity exercises, and saunas/ steam rooms should be avoided also

Things to Do After Thread Lift Treatment

Whilst PDO Thread treatment has a minimal recovery time, there is still plenty of tips you should give your patient to enhance their recovery and achieve the best results. Some patients may experience nausea after the procedure due to anaesthesia, however this will pass and sipping small amounts of water will help. 

Here are some more things you should advise your patients after their PDO Thread treatment:

• Ensure your patient knows everything they need to when it comes to incision wounds, and they are following your guidelines. 

• Ice the treated area for a few minutes four to five times per day. This will help to minimise swelling and bruising.  

• Advise your patient to rest for one full day after treatment and try to restrict facial Patients should be advised to take pain killers as required after the procedure but try consuming them after a meal to avoid any risk of nausea movement. 

• Strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for around 3 weeks following the procedure.

• It is best to avoid aspirins for the next two weeks after the treatment.

• Chewing gum should be avoided for at least two weeks.

• Avoid applying makeup or any facial cream for at least 48 hours.

• Patients should avoid pulling, massaging, scrubbing, or exfoliating the skin for at least three weeks to ensure recovery, and patients should avoid washing and touching their face for around 48 hours.  

• Patients should avoid the use of straws and try to consume only soft foods for around one week following treatment. Plenty of water should also be advised to keep the body hydrated and enhance recovery. 

• Experiencing slight discomfort in the first two days after the procedure is normal, this will subside gradually by itself. 

• Patients should try sleeping with their head elevated for around one week.

• It is recommended that patients sleep on their backs to prevent any swelling and avoid straining or placing pressure on the face as it may result in thread misalignment.

• All dental treatment should be avoided for at least two weeks following the procedure. 

If you need any help on PDO Threads, including selecting the right ones for your patient, contact us here at Fillers Direct.