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Cost Comparison: PDO Lip Threads vs. Other Lip Enhancements

PDO lip threads are small threads that are inserted into the skin around your lips. They have barbs on the end of them that grab onto parts of your skin, allowing your provider to position them correctly to add definition and shape to your lips. PDO lip threads can cost anywhere from $500 to $1,500.

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Risks and Side Effects of PDO Lip Threads

PDO threads are made from a synthetic material called polydioxanone that is 100% biodegradable and biocompatible. In layman’s terms, this means that the body uses natural processes to break down and dissolve the threads, and that there is very low risk of significant complications.

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How Long Do PDO Lip Threads Last?

There are multiple factors that play a role in how long PDO lip threads last. That being said, most lip thread treatments will last at least 18 months, while some people can still see the results after a few years.

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Who is an Ideal Candidate for PDO Lip Threads?

What this means is that the people who are the ideal candidates for PDO lip threads are those who are experiencing mild or moderate signs of aging. This could include people who have lost some skin laxity, who are showing wrinkles and fine lines around the mouth area or chin, or want to address drooping and sagging skin.

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PDO Thread vs. Lip Fillers

PDO threads, meanwhile, produce much more natural-looking results. The end-game of this treatment is a subtle improvement rather than a drastic and dramatic change.

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Cost Comparison: PDO Lip Threads vs. Other Lip Enhancements

One of the biggest factors in this cost range is where you live. Higher-priced areas — or areas where lip enhancements are more in demand — will typically be more expensive to have these treatments done.

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How to Sleep After PDO Threads

After any procedure — minimally invasive or not — it’s important to get quality sleep. This sleep will promote optimal recovery, as your body works to heal.

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Can You Eat After PDO Threads?

As a minimally-invasive procedure, you will have no restrictions when it comes to eating following a PDO thread treatment.

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Do PDO Threads Cause Scar Tissue?

One of the biggest benefits of PDO threads is that there is a very low chance that they will cause scarring.

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Can PDO Threads Snap?

In general, the results from PDO threads will last about 18 months. However, the results can last even longer than that for some people and for some procedures

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How Long Do Face Threads Last?

In general, the results from PDO threads will last about 18 months. However, the results can last even longer than that for some people and for some procedures

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Is a PET Lift the Same as a Thread Lift?

Another cosmetic procedure, known as a PET lift, came onto the market about 20 years ago and touts to be a top alternative to surgical facelifts. But, despite the similar names, a PET lift and a thread lift are not the same.

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