PDO thread lifts are gaining popularity every year as a minimally-invasive alternative to traditional surgical facelifts. They are a great way to achieve a more youthful look in your face without the significant downtime and recovery time, without the need to go “under the knife” and at a much cheaper cost.
These procedures are done in a practitioner’s office, and most are completed within about an hour. That’s why they are often referred to as the “lunchtime facelift.”
There’s no need for general anesthesia, as the practitioner will simply use local numbing agents to make sure you’re comfortable before the procedure starts. Then, they will insert the PDO threads into your skin to achieve whatever your desired outcome is.
One of the biggest advantages of a PDO thread lift is that you will be able to resume most of your daily activities immediately once you leave the office. That being said, there are some things you should avoid doing to ensure proper healing.
Learn more about what to avoid after a PDO Thread Lift
Below, we’ll discuss what’s involved with a PDO thread lift whether it’s safe to smoke after you have a procedure.
You should avoid smoking for at least two weeks following a PDO threads procedure. The reason for this is that smoking will raise your blood pressure, which is not a good thing when you’re trying to heal.
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Medically reviewed by: Elizabeth Williams RN
Updated: 12/31/2024
What are PDO Threads and What Does a Thread Lift Entail?
PDO threads are thin threads that get inserted into your skin via a preloaded canula. The procedure is similar in some ways to having an IV inserted for other medical procedures.
Some of the threads have “barbs” on the end of them, which grab onto parts of your skin and lift them up. In this way, they can mimic the results of a traditional facelift.
Barbed threads are used to address things such as sagging skin, forehead lines and to add definition to certain areas such as around lips or under eyes.
PDO threads are 100% biocompatible and biodegradable. That means there is a very low chance that there will be complications from them and that they will be broken down by the body using natural processes.
There is no need to remove the PDO threads once they are inserted. In fact, they have been used as dissolvable sutures in surgical procedures for more than 50 years now.
As the body is breaking the threads down, it will produce extra collagen in the area. This will not only help to extend the “life” of the results, but will also make your skin more elastic and plumper, giving you a much more youthful and glowing look.
And when the results do fade, you can always have the procedure repeated to ensure you get the look you want.
Can You Smoke After a PDO Thread Lift?
Once you leave the office after your procedure, you should be able to resume almost all of your normal daily activities. Your provider will give you a list of things that you should avoid doing or pay attention to in the first few weeks following the procedure.
This includes doing strenuous exercises, having facial massages and doing deep skincare on your face. It’s also best to avoid taking certain over-the-counter medications such as those containing aspirin or any NSAIDs.
In addition, you should avoid smoking for at least two weeks following a PDO threads procedure. The reason for this is that smoking will raise your blood pressure, which is not a good thing when you’re trying to heal.
In addition, the nicotine and some of the other chemicals that are present in cigarettes and other smoking devices can constrict your blood vessels. In doing so, they actually make it much more difficult for essential nutrients to make their way through your bloodstream and to the skin.
This is an extremely important part of not healing. That’s why it is always best to not smoke for at least two weeks following your procedure.
That will allow your body to do its job and heal your skin, which in turn ensures that you get the best results possible from your procedure.
Keep in mind that even smoking cessation products including gum and patches contain nicotine. So, you should avoid consuming those products as well for the same period of time following a PDO threads procedure.
Get a Thread Lift with V Soft Lift PDO Threads
PDO thread lift procedures are great alternatives to surgical facelifts. They can address things such as sagging skin, lack of definition and other signs of aging, all without having to undergo surgery.
Following a procedure, your provider will advise you of what to avoid for a certain period of time, and this includes smoking. That’s because the chemicals that are in smoking devices, including nicotine, can make it harder for essential nutrients to travel to your skin, thereby making it more difficult for your body to heal.
As always, you should visit a provider who is experienced in PDO threads procedures. In addition, make sure you choose a provider who uses PDO threads from V Soft Lift.
We produce a long line of PDO thread products that can be used for different types of procedures and for different skin types. This ensures that you get the best results possible for your thread lift.
For more information, contact us today.
