Non-Surgical Facial Thread Lift

PDO thread face lift treatment is a relatively new treatment meant for complete tightening and rejuvenation of facial profile. In this treatment, PDO threads are used for lifting and tightening sagging and loose skin. These threads also stimulate the natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid that gives a youthful and glowing facial profile.

This facelift treatment offers excellent results for the patients who are in their 30s, 40s or above. For younger clients, small threads can be used in certain key facial areas like jawline to restore their youthful profile.

Initially your doctor will conduct a consultation session in which the photos will be taken to determine suitability for the thread face lift.

The area of skin will be numbed using either/both a topical cream or a local, injected anaesthetic and the procedure will take between 30-60 minutes as the threads are inserted using a cannula or micro-needle depending on the individual’s requirements. There are no cuts or incisions required, minimising any risk of scarring. An immediate lifting effect can be seen once the threads are inserted. But to see the complete effect of non-invasive facelift, it takes approximately 6 months as the body starts to generate collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

The downtime of this facial thread lift london treatment is dependent on the number and type of threads used for the treatment. The small threads which are inserted in most of the skin areas for stimulating collagen production and tightening skin does not have much downtime. These threads are especially popular among young clients who wish to maintain their young and youthful features.

The longer threads referred to as ‘Cogs’ are inserted into the skin using blunt cannulas for lifting sagging and loose skin similar to that of surgical facelift treatment. These cogs dissolve in skin in almost 6 months and the results lasts for almost 3 years.

The PDO facelift treatment has few and temporary side effects that include bruising, numbness, mild swelling and skin tenderness with slight facial asymmetry. These subside in few days but it is of vital importance that you choose the professional and experienced cosmetic doctor for the treatment to minimize the side effects.

The duration of results depends largely on the age of patient and how much sagging and loose skin the patient has which needs improvement. In majority of the patients, lasts for almost 2-3 years. With absorption of threads in the skin, the natural production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin is stimulated that improves the texture and tone of skin while tightening it.

There is no instant downtime of the PDO facelift treatment but threads may take few days to settle and adjust, completely within the facial skin. The patients are provided with after care instructions which should be closely followed.

The common side effects of thread face lift treatment include bruising and swelling which may last for few days and finally resolves. The period of recovery depends on the type of threads use and may vary from patient to patient but majority of the patient continue most of their routine activities in few days while patient can resume complete activities in almost 1-2 weeks.