Treatment
PDO THREAD
NECK LIFT
FACE, NECK, DÉCOLETTÉ AND BOTTOCKS
PDO Neck Thread Lift Treatment for a Sagging Neck
Over the past few decades, facelift surgery was the go-to procedure to address problems caused by skin laxities, such as drooping cheeks and jowls. Even though skin resurfacing treatments help smooth and plump aging skin, many patients believe that loose skin can only be combated by going under the knife.
What Is A PDO Thread Lift?
A PDO thread lift is a minimally invasive procedure that uses temporary sutures to tighten and lift sagging skin on the face and neck. In addition to lifting and tightening loose facial skin, thread lifts combat aging by stimulating the body’s natural healing response and directing swells of collagen to treated areas. The threads are usually made of polydioxanone (PDO), a dissolvable suture commonly used in surgery. Inserting these threads into the area of concern results in skin tightening as the threads lift the skin through anchoring.
Thread lifts progressively rejuvenate facial tissues, improving the tone and firmness of your skin. While the sutures latch into your facial tissues, your body’s healing response is activated because, naturally, your body will want to heal treated areas.
Will A Thread Lift Help a Sagging Neck And Tighten Loose Skin?
A PDO thread neck lift will help lift a sagging neck. PDO threads are ideal for stimulating collagen production to tighten the skin and increase blood flow to the treated area. PDO threads instantly lift the skin, stimulate collagen production, and improve skin texture.
Other 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.
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
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.
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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PDO threads work on the neck. PDO threads reposition skin tissues, which, in turn, restore youthful proportions to the neck. Plastic surgeons lift and tighten the skin by inserting the thread into the skin, and lifting and suspending the treated area.
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PDO threads work on the neck. PDO threads reposition skin tissues, which, in turn, restore youthful proportions to the neck. Plastic surgeons lift and tighten the skin by inserting the thread into the skin, and lifting and suspending the treated area.
They use a basket weave or crosshatch to rejuvenate the targeted areas. This treatment provides immediate results; however, its underlying goal is to stimulate new collagen production to restore a youthful appearance and generate long-term effects.
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While thread lifts are advantageous, you need to maintain realistic expectations for this treatment. A PDO thread lift will lift your skin by a few millimeters, creating a more natural-looking result. However, a thread lift will not eliminate the superficial signs of aging, such as age spots, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation.
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A thread lift treatment can benefit you in many ways, including:
Reduced Recovery Time: Recovering from a PDO thread lift procedure is fairly easy. Thread lifts are performed under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. As such, thread lift patients can drive themselves home and take care of themselves immediately after the treatment.
After the treatment, some patients may experience swelling, redness, or soreness; however, strong pain medication is rarely needed, making it easier for you to return to your normal routine. It would help if you also sleep with your head elevated as this will help you avoid rolling over onto your face,
Low-Risk: Thread lifts are low-risk procedures. There is a low risk of bleeding, bruising, or scarring. In rare cases, patients may experience minimal discomfort during the procedure or mild soreness after the procedure, but usually, you can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment.
Painless: PDO threading is painless. Your injector will use local anesthetic, numbing cream, or ice packs to enhance your comfort.
If you have a busy, demanding career or have young children at home who need your undivided attention and are looking for a painless, minimal risk, and minimal downtime skin lifting treatment, you should consider PDO threading.
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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.