Types, Complications & Benefits of PDO Thread lifting, Miami

A PDO thread lift is designed to subtly lift the facial features to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while encouraging collagen production for more volume in the treated areas. 

Thread lifts have become a minimally invasive alternative to the facelift for patients who are not ready to undergo more aggressive treatment options. PDO thread lifts, sometimes referred to as PDS thread lifts, come in a variety of textures.

A thread lift procedure is a shorter procedure type that focuses on targeting the signs of aging on the lower face and involves subcutaneous placement of PDO threads which are pulled to achieve the desired skin lift effect.

Use tornado sutures in areas where greater volume is required like nasolabial folds, lip margin etc, mono threads as a mesh to support the tissue. 

This process will be repeated until the desired lift has been achieved, with as many 1-15 threads inserted depending on the treatment area and concern being addressed. Any extra thread will be trimmed. The threads will be massaged to ensure the tissue is smooth and no dimpling is present.

Types of PDO Thread lift

There are different types of PDO thread lift. They are;

· Mono threads

· Screw threads

· Cog threads

Mono Threads 

Mono threads are smooth threads without barbs. Many of these thread type are placed into the face in a mesh-like fashion for skin tightening effect. 

PDO mono-threads are thought to also boost the production of new fibrotic tissues connected to the pre-existing surrounding fibrotic tissues, causing the structure of the subcutaneous fibrous connective tissues to become denser and stronger.

Screw Threads  

Screw threads can come in the form of one or two threads intertwined together around the inserting needle. Screw thread has a great effect on giving volume effect on sunken area of the skin.

This lifting method involves the implantation of multiple, fine Polydioxanone (PDO) threads, into the subcutaneous layer of the skin creating a vectorial network to support the tissue.

Cog Threads

Cog threads are essentially mono threads with barbs to hook to the underside of the skin. The barbs form a support structure that lifts the sagging tissue. Unlike mono threads, cog threads do not need anchoring points.

Complication of PDO threads Lift

Discomfort and Pain  

One of the top most common complaints and reported Complications is discomfort and pain.

Bruising, Swelling and Soreness

If not the most commonly reported complication, it is still one of the top. Nonetheless, most reviews and studies have chose not to define discomfort, pain, bruising, swelling and soreness as complications.

Patient Dissatisfaction

Similar to the classification of discomfort, pain, bruising, swelling and soreness, some studies do not define patient dissatisfaction as a complication, as this is often attributed to the discrepancy between patients’ expectations and actual results.  

Hematoma

In extremely rare cases, permanent immobility can occur if a deep facial nerve is damaged during the procedure. Hematoma and permanent immobility cases are rare and far between, but not impossible.

Infection  

Despite it being uncommon, infection associated to the procedure can occur.

Facial Asymmetry

Facial asymmetry is another possible complication that can arise from the performing of thread lift. Facial asymmetry can be caused by various factors such as the use of anaesthetic, inherent facial asymmetry, and/or inadequate lift in one side. 

Protrusion, Extrusion and Migration of Threads

Protrusion, extrusion and migration of threads, if any, are often than not due to thread barbs being weak or when an inserted thread overlays an area of aggressive animation.

 

Benefits of Thread lift

There are have some benefits of thread lift. They are;

Immediate Results

Many people love the fact that with a thread lift, you're getting almost instant results. As soon as you finish getting your procedure, you'll have a tighter, more youthful-looking face. Dissolvable thread is inserted and strategically placed under the skin. They're then pulled upwards to lift the face.

Quick Recovery

When you have regular facelift surgery, you're looking at a heavy recovery time that often involves a lot of discomfort that can last weeks. With a thread left, you can actually walk in for your procedure at lunch time and meet up with friends for dinner the same day.

Youthful skin

Thread lifts help stimulate collagen production, resulting in more youthful-looking skin. The areas of your face where the threads are placed enjoy a sharp reduction in wrinkles and lines.

Lasts a Long Time

Even though a thread lift is a relatively quick procedure, results usually last as long as a year. This makes the total thread lift cost worth it.

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