Like any medical procedure, there are pre- and post-care instructions that you should follow when you have a PDO threads procedure. Following these instructions will help you achieve the best results from the procedure itself, and will help to reduce any ill-effects.
While there are very limited side effects of PDO threads procedures, there are some, including the possibility that you might experience swelling and/or discomfort in and around the area that’s been treated.
Many patients wonder what they are able to do and/or take after the procedure is over to help ease some of these symptoms. Below, we’ll explain some of the general rules that you should follow after you undergo a PDO threads procedure.
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Immediately following a PDO threads procedure, it’s OK to use an over-the-counter form of Tylenol — also known as acetaminophen — according to the bottle’s directions. This could help with some of the minor pain and aches that you’re experiencing. At the same time, it’s advised that you not take any products that contain aspirin as well as any NSAIDs, or anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs, for at least two weeks after your treatment. Some of the most common brand-name NSAIDs are Advil, Motrin and Aleve — the first two which include Ibuprofen.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 7/26/2024
Doctors, researchers and other medical professionals spend a lot of time and effort ensuring that patients are always safe to undergo medical procedures. Part of this research includes advising patients on best practices before and after procedures.
Not only does following these instructions ensure that patients remain as safe as possible, but it also gives them the best chances of achieving the optimal results from the procedure in question.
For most procedures, there are instructions that patients are advised to follow both before and after it happens. This could include avoiding taking certain medications beforehand, to avoid potential complications with bleeding, and avoiding certain activity afterward.
Since PDO threads procedures are minimally invasive, there aren’t nearly as many pre- and post-care instructions as, say, a full surgical procedure such as a traditional facelift. That being said, there are still some things that patients need to pay attention to.
Once your PDO threads procedure has been completed, there are a few things that you should avoid doing.
For at least eight hours following the procedure, you should avoid any vigorous activity1. For at least one week after, you should avoid strenuous exercise if your treatment was to a part of your face, and for at least two weeks if it was on another part of your body.
For about 10 weeks after a PDO threads treatment, you should also avoid any other treatments with a heat-producing device on the area that was treated with PDO threads.
It’s also a good idea to avoid opening up your mouth very wide for at least two weeks after the treatment. In that time period, you should also not get a massage or facial, drink alcohol or go in any water or environment that would be too hot, including hot tubs, saunas or steam rooms.
As mentioned before, some patients may experience some swelling and minor pain/aching in the treated area after a PDO threads procedure. This is natural and will dissipate in time.
Some patients may want to take some medication to help to ease the minor pain, discomfort or swelling they are experiencing. But, what do doctors say is OK to take, and what should they avoid?
Immediately following a PDO threads procedure, it’s OK to use an over-the-counter form of Tylenol — also known as acetaminophen — according to the bottle’s directions2. This could help with some of the minor pain and aches that you’re experiencing.
At the same time, it’s advised that you not take any products that contain aspirin as well as any NSAIDs, or anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs, for at least two weeks after your treatment. Some of the most common brand-name NSAIDs are Advil, Motrin and Aleve — the first two which include Ibuprofen.
In fact, doctors recommend that you avoid taking any form of Ibuprofen for the same two weeks following a PDO threads procedure.
The reasoning for this is that all NSAIDs might suppress the formation process of the new collagen that your body is producing. And since stimulating the production of extra collagen is one of the main benefits of PDO threads procedures, it’s a good idea to do everything you can to not stunt that process.
After two weeks, you can resume taking over-the-counter Ibuprofen medications, unless the medical practitioner who performed your procedure advises you otherwise.
With any procedure, it’s always important to follow the instructions that your procedure gives you for pre- and post-care. In terms of PDO threads procedures, these instructions will help keep you safe before, during and after the procedure, and ensure that the results are exactly what you wanted them to be.
Choosing a practitioner to perform your procedure is an important step of the process. You should make sure that this person is trusted and trained in these procedures, and uses PDO threads provided by V Soft Lift.
Our PDO threads are the best in the business, and we have many different types that are catered specifically to certain procedures and skin types.
For more information, contact us today.
1. https://www.realself.com/question/vancouver-bc-t-exercise-after-pdo-cogs
2. https://www.thederminstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pre-and-Post-Thread-Lift-Treatment.pdf
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