PDO Thread Lift in Costa Mesa, CA

PDO Thread Lift in Costa Mesa, CA utilize a dissolvable polyester suture to tighten and lift your skin. It’s less invasive than facelift surgery. This procedure can often be performed in under 45 minutes without needing to go under a scalper nor anesthesia. This type of thread has been around in surgeries since the 1980s and is made from a colorless polyester that breaks down in your body. This is a vertical lifting technique in which short wedge-shaped PDO sutures are inserted vertically downward in the anterior malar and submalar areas. Thread Face Lift in Costa Mesa, CA can treat most parts of your face that are experiencing signs of aging around your jaw, cheeks, and eyes. Depending on your age, this procedure can last up to 4 years.

Benefits of PDO Thread:

1. New collagen growth

2. Minimizes Fine Lines

3. Tighter looking skin 

4. Skin rejuvenation

5. Brightened skin tone

6. Improvement in skin wrinkles for up to 12 to 18 months

7. No surgery and minimal downtime

Preparation Guidelines for PDO Thread Procedure:

1. Avoid alcohol and smoking 24 hours before treatment.

2 Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, St. John’s Wort, oral Vitamin E, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in the 24 hours prior to your treatment as they may promote the risk of bruising and bleeding in the injection area.

3. If you are prone to cold sores (oral herpes simplex), take your prescribed medication (Famvir, Famciclovir, Valtrex, Valacyclovir, Acyclovir) as prescribed in the 24 hours prior to your treatment.

4. If you are currently taking anti-coagulation medications (Warfarin, Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Enoxaparin, Lepirudin, Refludan, Ticlopidine Ticlid, Clopidogrel, Plavix, Tirofiban, Aggrastat, Eptifibatide, Integrilin), discuss the use of these medications with your healthcare provider prior to your treatment. You may or may not be a candidate for treatment with cosmetic dermal fillers.

Post-Treatment Care Guidelines for PDO Thread Procedure:

1. Refrain from washing or touching your face for a minimum of 12 hours.

2. Apply ice to the treated area for a few minutes, four to five times a day, during the first week if you experience mild bruising or swelling.

3. Limit facial movements for one day.

4. Abstain from applying makeup or facial creams for at least two days.

5. Avoid tugging, massaging, scrubbing, or exfoliating the skin for a minimum of three weeks.

6. Refrain from engaging in strenuous activities or heavy lifting for three weeks.

7. You may take pain medication as needed after the procedure.

8. If possible, avoid taking aspirin for the next two weeks following the treatment.

9. Consider keeping your head elevated for a week.

10. Sleep on your back to prevent any swelling.

11. Refrain from straining or applying pressure to your face.

12. Postpone any dental treatments for at least two weeks after undergoing the PDO thread lift.