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PDO Thread Lift
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Benefits of MINT PDO threads
- Long-lasting results
- Little risk of adverse reaction
- Little to no downtime
- Minimal to no scarring
- No incision
- Treats several areas of the face and body
- May be repeated as necessary
- Softens sagging, folding, or hollowing in the mid-face
- Softens jowls along the jawline
- Excellent alternative to surgical options
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The Procedures
Prior to the procedure, avoid alcohol and tobacco use at least 5 days before your procedure, along with anything else that may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising, such as:
- Advil and ibuprofen
- Aspirin
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- As you sit in a reclined seat, your provider will disinfect your face with alcohol. We will apply a local anesthetic with a needle under your skin.
- Your provider will make a small incision with another needle and then insert a device called a cannula into the small hole.
- Your provider will anchor the thread into place and pull out the cannula.
- They’ll finish by cutting the thread and making sure it’s secure in place.
Procedure Video
[Title screen for Procedure – PDO Threads]
[Alison Stenzel, PA, speaking to the camera like an interview]
The threads are used basically to lift and suspend the tissue. I’d say most commonly they’re used for the jowl area. Patients always want to get this extra lift.
[Images showing where the threads can help on the face]
The suspension threads are great for that. Another common area is to get more fullness in the cheek or to lift the edge of the eyebrow. On average, the results last about a year,
[Alison Stenzel, PA, speaking to the camera like an interview]
so they are non-permanent, but it’s a nice way to try out maybe what a facelift would look like
[Medical team injecting a patient’s cheek area during a procedure]
or what a brow lift would look like at a much less invasive option.
[In a consult with a patient]
[4 images side by side showing where this procedure can help on the face]
Patients are pretty comfortable throughout the procedure. We use some numbing medication, but besides that you’re completely comfortable and my patients have been really happy with the lifting that they’re seeing because often they can’t get that with fillers alone.
[Alison Stenzel, PA, speaking to the camera like an interview]
On average, the recovery time is about a day or two. Sometimes there’s some swelling after the procedure, but it’s pretty minimal. On average, the skin will relax a little bit after the thread is placed, so you can expect to see your final results around two weeks after the procedure and it can last up to one year.
[Closing title screen with Verve Plastic Surgery logo]
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Post-treatment Instructions:
- You may have some swelling and bruising for the first 24 to 48 hours but you can return to most of your daily routines right away.
- You should avoid rubbing your face as much as possible the week after your procedure to avoid accidently dislodging the thread.
- Other activities you may want to avoid for 1 to 2 weeks include sleeping on your side, intense exercise, and visiting saunas.
- Sleeping with your head propped on a pillow can help you avoid accidentally rolling onto your face during the middle of the night.
- Recommend ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours for 2 days after your procedure.
- We will send a mild antibiotic for 3 days.
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