PDO THREAD procedure INSTRUCTIONs for Smooth & Lifting threads

Before PDO Thread Treatment

  • Avoid taking Anti-Inflammatories (ex. Advil, Excedrin, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Aspirin) for 3 days prior to procedure

  • Avoid supplements containing any of the following ingredients: Bilberry, Cayenne, Dong Quai, Echinacea, Feverfew, Fish Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Hawthorne, Kava Kava, Licorice Root, Ma Huang (ephedra), Red Clover, St. John’s Wort, Valerian Root, Vitamin E for 1 week prior to procedure

  • You may want to consult your prescribing physician to avoid some prescription medications, if possible, for one week prior to your injection. If you can not discontinue these medications, the injections can still be performed, but with a higher risk of bruising.

  • If you smoke cigarettes, please be aware the chance of bruising is greatly increased and healing time lengthens.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption for 3 days prior to treatment.

  • Avoid getting any dental treatment for at least 3 weeks prior to getting the PDO thread lift.

ARNICA MONTANA – 30 strength:  Dissolve 3 pellets under tongue 3 times a day starting 4 days prior to appointment.  You may continue until the bruising and swelling has subsided (usually 7-14 days).  Do not brush your teeth, eat, or drink anything but water 15 minutes before or 15 minutes after taking Arnica Montana.  Avoid touching the pellets with your fingers by using the bottle cap to place the pellets under your tongue.  It is important to place pellets under the tongue and let dissolve naturally.

After Care Post Smooth Thread Treatment

  • Most discomfort occurs in the first 24 to 48 hours. Bruising and swelling is very common. You may ice the treated area for 15 minutes 4-5 times during the day for the first 3 days. After 3 days, you may apply warm compresses to increase blood from and speed up bruise resolution.

  • Avoid saunas, swimming, hot tubs, jacuzzis, (any water submersion of treatment site) for 3 days. Only apply fresh running water to treated area. Gently wash the treated area using mild soap and fresh running water.

  • Avoid smoking and drinking for 1 week, as this can impair the healing process.

  • Avoid strenuous activity and exercise for 2-5 days.

  • Take Tylenol or ibuprofen as needed. Ibuprofen helps reduce inflammation but also increases tendency for bleeding/bruising.

  • Avoid applying makeup or facial cream for 24 hours.

  • Avoid facial massage, placing face in massage cradle for 1 month. Avoid facial pressure or manipulation for 4 weeks.

  • Sleep on your back for 3-4 nights.

  • Avoid lasers, IPL, radio frequency and micro needling for 4-6 weeks.

  • Avoid getting any dental treatment for at least 2 weeks.

After Care Post Thread Lift Treatment

  • Most discomfort occurs in the first 24 to 48 hours.

  • Stinging, “pulling”, itchy sensation will decrease at about 3 to 5 weeks

  • If you wish, you may ice the treated area for 15 minutes 4-5 times during the day for the first 3 days.

  • Avoid saunas, swimming, hot tubs, jacuzzis, (any water submersion of treatment site) for 5 days. Only apply fresh running water to treated area. Avoid showering or washing hair for 24 hours. Gently wash the treated area using mild soap and fresh running water.

  • Avoid smoking and drinking for 1-2 weeks, as this can impair the healing process.

  • Avoid strenuous activity and exercise for 2-3 weeks. Avoid inversions, (ie. head/hand stand, downward dog, forward fold, etc).

  • Take Tylenol or ibuprofen as needed. Ibuprofen helps reduce inflammation and is preferable, if you tolerate it.

  • Avoid applying makeup or facial cream for at least 48 hours.

  • Avoid drinking through a straw for 4 weeks. Take small bites while eating. Avoid hard food and prolonged chewing for 4 weeks.

  • Restrict facial movement, (yawning, big smile or opening the mouth wide) for 4 weeks.

  • Avoid facial massage, placing face in massage cradle for 2 months. Avoid mechanical face cleansing brushes or any facial pressure or manipulation for 4 weeks.

  • Sleep on your back with head elevated for 1 week.

  • Chewing gum should be avoided for at least 4 weeks.

  • Avoid lasers, IPL, radio frequency and micro needling for 6 weeks.

  • Avoid getting any dental treatment for at least 3 weeks after getting the PDO thread lift.