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.
Can You 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.
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.
Can I Wear Makeup After PDO Thread Treatment?

It’s a good idea to not put any makeup on your face for at least 12 hours after a PDO thread treatment, though your provider may recommend that you don’t wear makeup for a day or two.
Can You Smoke After a Thread Lift?

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.
Will Bumps from inferior PDO Threads Go Away?
It’s also possible that you may experience bumps on your face after a PDO threads procedure. This happens as a natural response to the insertion of a “foreign substance” into your skin. Bumps from PDO threads will usually go away naturally in a little bit of time. Most people will see the bumps start to fade in a few days and then completely dissipate about two weeks after your PDO threads procedure.
How Long Are You Swollen After PDO Thread Lift?
It’s normal to experience general bruising and swelling following a PDO thread lift, though it should be minor. This is how the body will naturally respond to having the threads inserted into the skin, and it’s nothing to be worried about, as long as it remains minor. How you might be affected by this bruising and/or swelling really depends on a number of factors, including your age, skin type and condition, your body’s metabolism, the type of PDO thread lift you got and where it was administered, and more.
What to Avoid After a PDO Thread Lift
Most PDO threads procedures will take less than an hour to complete, and patients can resume a majority of their day-to-day activities immediately after leaving the office. At the same time, there are some medications, face products, and activities that medical practitioners recommend you avoid after a PDO thread lift to ensure that the results of the procedure are the best possible.
Can I Work Out after PDO Threads?
Any vigorous activity should be avoided altogether, whether that’s cardiovascular exercise or weight training. The reason for this is that these types of activities increase blood flow and heart rate, and both of those could lead to increased swelling.
Can I Take Ibuprofen After PDO Threads?
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.
Can I Use Retinol After PDO Threads?
It’s a good idea to avoid any active skincare treatments for a few weeks after your procedure. This includes taking products with Vitamin C or A, any strength creams or topical medications. It also includes using any scrubs or exfoliation products, or any that include retinal or retinol.
Can the Body Reject PDO Threads?
In nearly all cases, the body will not reject PDO threads, because they are fully biodegradable. They will dissolve in your body over time, and through natural processes. While PDO threads are certainly foreign objects to the body, they don’t often have adverse reactions with the body because of the polymers that the threads are made from. This makes them completely biocompatible.