Everyone ages, and as we get older, the signs of aging appear in our face. While this is a natural process that we can’t stop, there are many ways that we can reverse the effects of aging today.
It’s true — you can treat wrinkles, sagging skin, lines and even add definition to different parts of your face. The great part about this today is that you don’t need to undergo surgery to achieve these results.
Through minimally-invasive procedures using PDO threads, you can reverse some of the signs of aging and give you that youthful look once again. PDO threads are thin dissolvable sutures that get inserted into your skin and mimic the results of a traditional facelift.
If you’ve never had one of these procedures before, you might be wondering more about them, including what some of the possible side effects are. If you searched online to learn more, you might have read about the possibility of asymmetry happening following a procedure.
Below, we’ll discuss all of this in more detail to shed more light on the topic.
Asymmetry would only happen if the PDO threads themselves weren’t placed properly into your skin, or if your skin was pulled unevenly during the procedure. If this were to happen, you might get asymmetrical results.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 11/06/2024
What are PDO Threads?
PDO threads are thin dissolvable sutures. Procedures are minimally-invasive and are done in the office of aesthetic medicine providers, akin to outpatient settings.
Only local numbing agents are required before a treatment begins. This will ensure that you’re completely comfortable. Once the area is sufficiently numbed, the provider will insert the PDO threads into your skin via a preloaded canula, similar to how IVs are inserted into your body.
The procedures are considered pain-free. You might experience slight tugging, pulling and/or pressure while they are being inserted, though.
Most procedures are completed within an hour, and you will be able to resume most of your daily activities immediately upon leaving the office.
How Do PDO Threads Work?
There are many types of PDO threads.
Barbed threads grab onto parts of your skin, lifting them up in places to mimic the results of a traditional facelift. In this way, they can lift sagging skin, fix wrinkles on your neck or add definition around eyelids and lips.
All PDO threads are completely biocompatible and biodegradable, which means it’s rare that negative reactions happen in these procedures. Your body will naturally break the threads down over time.
That’s because PDO threads are essentially dissolvable sutures, and they’ve actually been used that way in surgical procedures for more than 50 years now. During this process, your body produces extra collagen, which provides many benefits as well.
The collagen will help the results of the procedure last longer, and also give your skin more elasticity and make it look plumper.
How Long Does It Take to Recover?
You will be able to resume most of your daily activities as soon as you leave the office following your PDO threads procedure. Your provider will likely advise you to avoid strenuous exercise, deep facial cleansing and facial massages for a few weeks.
While you might experience minor bruising and/or swelling in the area after the procedure, this will usually resolve itself within roughly one week. You can use ice and some over-the-counter medications to treat this, though you shouldn’t take aspirin or NSAIDs for a few weeks.
Can Asymmetry Happen with PDO Threads?
Some people might be concerned about asymmetry in PDO threads procedures. While this is possible, it is rare.
This would only happen if the PDO threads themselves aren’t placed properly into your skin, or if your skin is pulled unevenly during the procedure. If this were to happen, you might get asymmetrical results — which obviously isn’t something you would want.
Your provider should be able to correct asymmetry if it does happen, and most of the times, it will just take a small adjustment. It also might require them using a different type of PDO thread or a different method if the correction doesn’t achieve your desired results.
Use PDO Threads from V Soft Lift
While asymmetry is possible with PDO threads procedures, it likely only would happen if your provider messes up. This just goes to show how important it is that you choose a provider who is experienced in PDO threads procedures and who is someone you can trust.
It’s equally as important to choose a provider who uses V Soft Lift PDO threads. We have created many different lines of PDO threads so that providers can choose the ones that work best for your specific procedure and skin type, which ensures the safest and best results.
For more information, contact us today.
