Treatment
FOXY EYE
THREAD LIFT
FACE, NECK, DÉCOLETTÉ AND BOTTOCKS,
PDO Threads – Fox Eye Lift
Dreaming of sexy, ‘cat-like’ eyes? A fast, relatively pain-free treatment with big results the fox eye lift can be done on your lunch break.
PDO threads one of the most innovative non-surgical treatments available on the market today. Delivering results that could only previously be applied with surgery or multiple dermal fillers.
The fox eye lift is designed to lift the outer corners of your eyes and the tail of your eyebrow, giving the eye a very desirable shape, and reducing sagging related to age. The treatment is popular with several high-profile celebrities because of the beautiful eye shape that can be created.
The treatment is quite simple – using dissolvable suture threads, the outer brow and eye corner is pulled to lift any sagging of the upper eyelid. The amount of lift given is completely customisable, depending on the severity of sagging and the result you want to achieve.
What is a PDO Thread lift?
PDO (polydioxanone) is a synthetic fibre widely used in areas of medicine such as general surgery and cardiology. In aesthetics, the threads help to lift sagging skin as well as stimulate new collagen - your own natural collagen.
Another interesting effect of the threads are their ability to induce lipolysis (fat cell death) which is quite effective in treating facial and body stubborn fat areas as well as inducing collagen and tightening the skin.
Benefits of Fox Eye lift
Sexy ‘cat-eye’ shape
Reduced sagging of the upper eyelid
Correct droopy eyes
Very few side effects
Surgery free with minimal downtime
OTther advantages of PDO Thread lift
An excellent and effective cosmetic technique to lift and tighten sagging skin tissues.
Re-defines facial contours and induces collagen production.
The thread will form an integrated support structure for the tissue of the face due to collagen synthesis.
The lifting effect is at its peak 6 months later when collagen has formed around the threads.
How long do results last?
PDO threads are dissolvable stitches meaning the effect you will get at first is not permanent. The lift will last anywhere from 6-12 months depending on your lifestyle and activity. However, this doesn’t mean you will lose all results – new collagen formed whilst the stiches were in place will stay in place. the treatment can be repeated though for fresh results.
Are all the PDO Threads the same?
There are several types of PDO threads, and each serves its own unique purpose. Depending on your aesthetic goals, your PDO provider may use one or many thread types during your anti-aging treatment.
Is this treatment safe?
This treatment is completely safe. It is approved by the FDA for safety and efficiency. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of treatments have been performed and there are no reports of allergic reactions, sensitivities to the threads, or serious side effects or risks.
What areas can a PDO Thread lift treat?
Because a PDO thread lift is so versatile, it can treat virtually any area of the face. These include the:
Neck
Jowls
Jaw line
Naso jugal folds
Nasolabial folds
Crow’s feet
Undereye area
Eyebrows
Cheeks
Marionette lines
When will I see the final results?
The final results of your PDO thread lift will be seen within one to two months of your treatment. How long it takes you personally depends a lot on your age. Your age is one of the leading factors in how quickly your body produces new, healthy collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for plumping up your cheeks, filling in fine lines and smoothing out wrinkles.
How soon will I see results?
Some results of the treatment, such as skin lifting and some of the contouring effects, are visible immediately after treatment. In fact, your skin may look tighter when you walk out of our office than it will a week later
Will I need to take off work?
It is advisable to have a day off but you should be fine to return to work the day after treatment. You may have some swelling and bruising which will settle after 7-10 days and shouldn’t be too visible. You will also have small ‘folds’ in the hairline where the stitches are – these will settle after a couple of weeks and are not really visible.
What Do I Need to Do Before Treatment?
Since PDO thread lifts are non-invasive, there isn’t a lot you need to do to prepare. However, there are some precautionary measures you can take to ensure the best results from your treatment. Here are things you should avoid one to two days before treatment:
Alcohol
Ginko
Omega fish oil supplements
Chinese medicine
Vitamin E
High-intensity workouts
Steam rooms and sauna
Course of treatment
It is important to note that for most treatments, the final results are visible around 2 weeks post-procedure. Meaning, we encourage you to remain patient during this time before making a final judgment.
That being said, each body is unique and, therefore, the biological PH balance and metabolic rate vary between clients. Results cannot be compared, predicted, or guaranteed. Should you need any follow-up appointments or have questions, please contact Dr.JD’s assistant at info@drjd.co.uk.
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Fox Eyes Thread Lift is a minimally invasive alternative to the conventional surgical techniques, aimed at raising the eyebrows. The outstanding results of this technique are unique because as well as raising the eyebrows it also opens up the eyes and stretches any sagging of the upper eye lid.
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The fox eye thread lift procedure can be used as a subtle solution for other eye concerns such as:
a heavy brow
asymmetry (one brow only can be lifted to correct symmetry)
hooded lids (heavy eyelids which can develop with age to create a more ‘awake’ and refreshed eye area)
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A Fox eye thread lift works in a number of ways;
Your eyebrow thread lift mechanically lifts the skin, which gives an instant lifted appearance.
Over the coming months, the threads will stimulate your body’s collagen production, creating a lifted appearance that’s completely natural.
To further enhance your results, anti-wrinkle injections can be applied to relax the brow muscles, thus maximising the result.
Over time the threads simply naturally dissolve in your skin, the same way that any dissolvable stitch would, leaving behind the newly produced collagen.
The main reasons for having an eye thread lift are:
To create a lifted brow to treat hooded lids or heavy eyebrows typically caused by natural ageing.
Alter the shape of the brow typically referred to as fox brow lifts. Resulting in a wide eyed, fox eye look in keeping with the fox eye trend.
To correct a physical asymmetry of your eyebrows, where a thread is placed in one brow to lift one brow.
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During the consultation Dr.JD will illustrate how the final results will look by gently pushing up your eyebrows to mimic the thread lift.
You are awake during the procedure which takes approximately 20 minutes.
Dr.JD will numb the area being treated.
The treatment is not painful as Dr.JD is an experts in these treatments.
A thread is inserted under the skin, which is then tightened to lift your brow.
Results are instant and recovery time is several days.
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A PDO thread lift is a revolutionary new treatment in the world of aesthetics, but PDO threads themselves have been used safely for decades for various applications, like treating gynecological disorders or suturing incisions after medical procedures. When used as an aesthetic treatment, there are a few things you should know.
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There are different kinds of threads which may be used to lift any part of the face, including the forehead, cheeks, jowls, jawline and neck. The two main types are made of either Poly L lactic acid (PLA) or polydioxanone (PDO) also caprolactone. Both PLA and PDO have collagen stimulating properties and are resorbable (dissolve over time leaving tighter 'scar’ maybe use ‘repair’ tissue instead as they often produce Type 3 Collagen tissue behind to prolong the result.) The threads are either smooth (monos) for improving skin texture or consist of barbs, cogs, anchors or screws to reposition the tissue.
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A typical treatment involves placement of the desired number of threads, which may range from a single thread per side but can involve 50 threads or more to treat the face and neck. Various entry points are considered depending on the individual face shape and requirements. Local anaesthetic may be injected to make the procedure as pain free as possible. The threads are introduced with a needle or a blunt ended cannula which is removed once the threads have been positioned. Threads which are used to reposition the skin will have the ends protruding after insertion and they are trimmed to below the level of the skin once the desired lift has been achieved. Smooth threads are anchored to lift and stimulate collagen.
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Thread lifting is safe, but not entirely risk free, Dr.JD will discuss all the risks and benefits with you at consultation and again prior to treatment.
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A local anaesthetic may be is injected to make the procedure as comfortable as possible, but some patients will find this procedure painful and some tenderness after the anaesthetic has worn off is to be expected.
Before treatment
All make up will need to be removed prior to treatment, so please come ‘fresh faced’ if possible. We are happy to remove your make-up for you prior to treatment.
Alcohol, aspirin, Ibuprofen and a range of dietary supplements including; St. Johns Wort, fish oils, Gingko Biloba, Vitamins C and E- may all contribute to bruising and are best avoided 24 hours before treatment.
Treatment cannot be administered if there is an active skin infection, including acne or cold sores or if you are unwell- including colds, coughs, sore throats etc. Do contact the clinic to discuss any illness or new medicines prior to attending.
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Most people are able to continue with normal activities with immediate improvement in their appearance. Some will have some redness, pin prick marks, and some degree of swelling, possibly some puckering along the site of the suture, possibly, indentations at the insertion or exit points. The immediate side effects are expected to settle within 2 weeks.
For up to a week after the procedure it may feel tender around the sutures. If necessary, you can take some simple paracetamol to help with this although most patients do not bother with this step. You may feel the stitches and the anchoring cones beneath your skin especially when you apply your skincare products or make up, although you should not be able to see them.
sleep on your back for 5 nights
Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours
No facials or facial massage for 10 days
No extreme facial expressions for 2 weeks
Application of anti-biotic cream as advised.
To attend a review appointment as advised.
Avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, sun bathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment. These activities have been found to increase and prolong swelling.
Swelling may worsen in the first 24 hours, and then should settle within the first few days. Cold packs can be helpful in reducing swelling.
Bruising may take a few days to appear, arnica can be helpful in clearing bruising. It is advisable to avoid aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after treatment.
Tenderness should settle as swelling goes down.