The effects on your looks, such as aging, are inevitable. As you grow older, your skin sags, and fine lines may develop on your face. While surgical procedures like a facelift may help improve your appearance, it is invasive, making most patients afraid. The good news is you can still tighten your skin using the PDO thread in Sarasota, which is a less invasive procedure.
What is a PDO thread lift?
This is a procedure involving the use of biodegradable polyester sutures to tighten your skin. Compared to a facelift, it is a faster and cheaper method with no dramatic results. Most patients who undergo this process return to work on the same day. Your specialist combines a PDO thread lift with other procedures such as dermal fillers and ultherapy to achieve the best results.
Types of sutures
The different types of sutures commonly used in thread lift procedures include polycaprolactone and polylactic acid. The thread falls under three categories;
- PDO cog threads offer support and lift parts of your face.
- Mono threads are smooth sutures that stimulate collagen production.
- PDO screw threads are intertwined to restore volume beneath sunken skin.
Possible PDO thread lift complications
There are low chances of developing complications after the process. Unlike facelift surgery, patients who undergo PDO thread lift experience less bleeding, scarring, and bruising. However, you may have minor complications such as snapping of threads, accumulation of blood or hematoma, inflammation, injuries on the salivary gland, hair loss, and inflammation. Sutures may be visible in patients with thin skin.
The procedure for PDO thread lift
Your specialist may advise you to stop using tobacco or consuming alcohol since this may increase bleeding during the procedure. You may also need to stop taking medications such as aspirin and dietary supplements a few days before the process since they result in blood thinning and increase your risk of bleeding.
On the day of treatment, your doctor will disinfect your face with alcohol before administering a local anesthetic underneath your skin using a needle. Using a needle, your surgeon will make a small opening and insert a cannula into the incision. Before pulling out the cannula, your surgeon will secure the thread in place and cut off any hanging lines.
Recovery after the process
Your doctor may send you home after the procedure with different guidelines to facilitate the recovery process, for example:
- Avoid drinking through straws during the first several weeks after treatment.
- Do not rub your face to avoid dislodging the sutures.
- Use a pillow to avoid rolling into your face during the night and avoid sleeping on your sides.
After six months, you may start to notice a decline in the results. Younger people tend to have effects that last longer than older people with poor skin elasticity and volume. PCA and PLA sutures take a while to dissolve and therefore offer longer-lasting results.
PDO thread lifting helps reverse aging signs and improves your self-esteem. Visit your specialist at Re3 Healing Aesthetics and Wellness to improve your facial appearance.