If you’re looking to achieve a rejuvenated look in your face, you can’t go wrong with a PDO threads treatment. These procedures have risen in popularity in recent years, and there are many reasons why.
The innovative and minimally-invasive procedure uses thin threads that are made of a synthetic material that is 100% biocompatible and biodegradable. In essence, this means that there is little to no chance of major complications from the threads themselves, and that your body will break down the threads using natural processes over time.
PDO threads treatments are prized for these aspects, as well as the fact that there’s next to no downtime and recovery time following a procedure. That being said, there are some post-care instructions your provider will give to you to ensure that your body heals properly and the results are exactly what you hoped to achieve.
One of the most common questions that people ask is whether they can smile after PDO threads treatments. Let’s dive deeper into that topic and other post-care questions below.
After you’ve had a PDO threads procedure, it is OK to smile. However, you want to make sure that you’re not doing too much with your face in about the first week following your procedure.
Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 5/7/2025
Can You Smile After PDO Threads?
After you’ve had a PDO threads procedure, it is OK to smile. However, you want to make sure that you’re not doing too much with your face in about the first week following your procedure.
While the recovery time for a PDO threads treatment is much shorter than a traditional surgical facelift, it is normal to experience some minor swelling and/or bruising in the area for the first week. This should resolve itself in about a week, but in the meantime, you may feel some discomfort that will make certain facial movements, such as smiling, uncomfortable.
If you feel some tightness or uncomfortability in your face, it’s important not to try to “push through” that and force a smile. If you try to smile too hard, for example, you could end up disrupting the PDO threads that were just placed into your face.
To ease some of this discomfort, you can apply a cold compress to the treated area to help reduce the swelling. You should also avoid strenuous activities and a lot of exposure to the sun, as both of these things could lead to increased swelling.
Of course, this doesn’t mean you need to lie in bed in the dark for days. Just make sure you take it a little easier than normal, but you can go about most of your daily activities.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you smile after PDO threads? | Yes, but gently in the first week. |
| When can I smile normally again? | After about one week, once swelling goes down. |
| What helps with recovery? | Cold compress, avoiding strenuous activity and sun exposure. |
When Will I Be Able to Smile Following PDO Threads?
As the swelling gradually goes down, your facial muscles will loosen a bit. This will make it much easier for you to smile naturally, just as you did before a PDO threads treatment.
What happens after the PDO threads are inserted is that your body recognizes the foreign object and starts the healing process to break the threads down. A major part of this process is producing extra collagen in the treatment area.
Not only does this extra collagen break down the PDO threads, but it also aids significantly in facial rejuvenation. It will give your skin more elasticity and make it look plumper than it did before.
All of this will make the results of your PDO threads treatment better, and ensure that they last as long as possible. And since this is a natural process that your body does, it means that you often have more natural-looking results from PDO threads treatments than other options.
In time, the results will become more noticeable, and not only will you be able to smile easier as you did before, but you’ll likely be more excited about smiling and showing off your new, rejuvenated look.
| Timeframe | What to Expect / Do |
|---|---|
| Day of Procedure | Resume daily activities, but avoid heavy facial movement. |
| Days 1–3 | Mild swelling or tightness; apply cold compress. |
| Day 7+ | Normal facial movements including smiling become more comfortable. |
Experience the Beauty of Facial Rejuvenation with V Soft Lift’s PDO Threads
One of the main reasons why PDO threads treatments are so popular is because of the limited downtime and recovery time associated with them. Immediately following your procedure, you should be able to resume most of your daily activities.
While you might feel some tightness and discomfort in the treatment area that might make certain movements uncomfortable, you should still be able to show off your smile to everyone once you leave the office.
As with any procedure, you should ensure that the provider you choose is reputable and well-versed in PDO threads treatments. It’s also best to choose one who uses high-quality PDO threads such as the ones created by V Soft Lift.
We have developed top-of-the-line PDO threads in many different types and sizes. This allows providers to pick and choose the ones that are the best fit for each individual client’s procedure and skin type, which helps ensure that the results are as good as possible.
For more information, contact us today.
