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.
Dimpling in the skin can occur post thread lift procedures, however, they usually resolve on their own - but if threads are placed incorrectly, dimpling can cause disfigurement.
By using a microcannula, we can undermine around the thread to loosen and help rid the pucker created by the thread. Swelling may occur with this minimally invasive procedure but will heal eventually.
The most common complications of facial thread lifting are, in the following order, skin dimpling, contour irregularity, visible threads, and thread extrusion.
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.
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.
Not only do the threads physically lift the skin, but they also stimulate the body's natural production of collagen, meaning thread lift results will continue to improve over time.
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.
Answer: Threads
This can often be corrected with a needle at the insertion point and appropriate pressure to better retract the thread, or even cut more off the end of the thread if necessary.
Answer: PDO Threads can be dissolved with RF (Radiofrequency) Heat will cause the PDO threads to dissolve. A RF device will heat the threads enough to degrade them. A laser probably won't go deep enough because they are deep to the dermis.
To get rid of puckering 1) wet your fabric (either soak it in lukewarm water, soapy if you need to wash it and erase some marks, for example, or use a water spray) and 2) stretch it thoroughly. There are many ways to stretch it. You can pin it to a corkboard if you have one.
Excess thread tension
This is a common cause of stitch and seam puckering. If you have adjusted the tension settings on your sewing machine incorrectly it will prevent enough thread getting to the stitch. The thread will stretch to compensate as you stitch. This results in puckering and crumpling.
AVOID TOUCHING/PRESSURE/MASSAGE: Please avoid touching the area for 24 hours. Try to avoid direct pressure on your face such as sleeping “face down” for 1 week. No massage or treatment to the area for 1 month.
Facial Asymmetry: Facial asymmetry is another possible complication that can arise from the performing of thread lift.
Answer: PDO thread complication management
If a thread is literally sticking through the skin, it should be pulled out. If it a smooth thread it will typically come out easily by grasping the thread and pulling. If it is a barbed thread, it may be difficult to remove.
Some patients, particularly those who have especially thin skin, can feel the threads if they press on the surface of the treatment area. But the threads dissolve over time, so even if you feel them early after your treatment, they won't be there for long.
PDO threads can be difficult to remove due their fragility. The possible need for surgical removal of the threads should be considered when selecting areas for application.
The results of a PDO thread lift may take about 8 – 12 weeks to develop, and they will continue to improve over the next several months as the body ramps up its collagen production and new cell growth. When patients care for their skin properly, PDO thread lift results can last up to a year or longer.
Answer: PDO Threads
In my opinion they would not cause long term damage to the skin. If you are having concerns, I recommended for you to consult with your doctor about the matter. Hope this helps.
Aside from coping with temporary swelling and tenderness, most clients are able to smile after a PDO thread lift.
The PDO Thread technique tightens the skin, improves sagging tissue and facial contour. All of this works together to give you enhanced skin texture, fewer fine lines and wrinkles, and improved collagen production. Results may be seen in as little as 6 weeks and will continue to improve over 2 – 3 months.
The area that needs treating (jowls may need repositioning and require 6-8 cog threads per side). The number and shape of thread needed (1 PDO cog thread is longer and has had more costly engineering than 1 short smooth mono), so 4 cog threads will cost more than 10 smooth monos.
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.
Scars take time to settle. The lumpiness, puckering and thickening in the scar take 2-3 months to diminish, whilst the redness and pigmentation can take up to 9-12 months to fade.