PDO Threads in Texarkana

Using the same technology as medical sutures, these threads can help physically lift your features for over a year. In PDO threads, the acronym stands for polydioxanone, which is a compound used to make surgical stitches with or without specialized barbs. We can also use PLLA or poly-L-lactic-acid threads made form the same material as certain fillers. Once enough time has passed after their insertion, they gradually dissolve into the body.

Providers use these threads along key lifting points to restructure the face or body. You can bypass surgery altogether by lifting sagging skin. Although they are not permanent, they are a long-lasting solution for uneven features or signs of aging.

First, we sit down with you to discuss your aesthetic goals and prepare you for receiving PDO threads in Texarkana. Next, our skilled team member marks the areas on your face where they will insert the threads. Using a sterile needle, they then begin your nonsurgical lift, placing the threads at key points. Once everything is in place, you only need to take a couple days to recover, but there is no full downtime necessary.

Starting 5 days before your appointment, abstain from alcohol and tobacco products to encourage proper healing. Avoid blood thinners, omega-3 fatty acids, and NSAIDs during this time. You should also try to refrain from intense workouts and other activities that would lead to excessive sweating.

Threads usually only require minimal recovery time. However, there are still a few steps you should take to ensure optimal results. Do not touch or massage the injection areas and avoid direct sunlight wherever possible. If you must go outside, wear sunscreen to protect your skin. Sleep face up with your head elevated for the first few nights to prevent swelling. Continue to avoid strenuous physical activity for a couple of days.

A PDO thread lift produces an immediate improvement to your facial structure or sagging skin on the body. These results only improve over the next 6 months! This is roughly the time it takes for the threads to settle into your body completely.

You can enjoy your contoured, lifted look for up to 18 months. After this time, you may want to come back and let us examine your face for signs that we need to renew your treatment.

While these threads do eventually dissolve, it is highly unlikely that they will break as long as you properly maintain them. When you visit us for PDO and PLLA threads in Texarkana, we make sure you know how best to take care of your treatment.

We can remove your threads if you no longer wish to maintain your treatment. The ease of removal depends on the location of the threads and how recently you received them. It may be more difficult to reverse thread treatment in delicate areas, such as around the eyes.

If you notice asymmetry over the course of your results, we may not need to remove any threads. Instead, we can reposition them by adjusting their location within your soft tissue.

Absolutely! The medical field has been using these threads for many decades. Plus, the FDA has approved a specialized needle insertion process. At ReNew Integrated Medical Spa, our team has the proper clearance to provide you with these threads safely.

Some patients have asked us whether the injection sites can become infected. While there is a chance, just like with any other medical sutures, we put your safety above all else. Our insertion technique is sterile, and we ensure your skin is clean before you leave to avoid the possibility of infection.