PDO Threads vs Microneedling
Microneedling will only help produce extra collagen and elastin. While this is certainly a good thing, it means that the results will be quite limited. PDO threads, by contrast, will not only result in your body producing extra collagen and elastin, but they can also be used to lift parts of your face. This means that you can get one of these procedures to mimic the effects of a traditional facelift, to give definition to certain parts of your face, to lift sagging skin and to treat wrinkles.
PDO Threads vs Ultherapy
There are a lot of similarities between PDO threads and Ultherapy, as both look to tighten and lift skin. The results of Ultherapy procedures can usually be seen almost immediately. With PDO threads, the results take a little longer to appear. However, there’s a lot of positives to being patient. For one, the results from PDO threads are often more dramatic and typically last a lot longer.
Can PDO Threads Cause an Infection?
Any time that your skin is punctured, there is a chance that an infection will happen. That’s because dirt, dust, and other particles could enter the puncture, allowing bacteria to enter and grow. Because of this fact, it is indeed possible for you to get an infection after a PDO threads procedure. At the same time, it’s considered very rare.
Can Asymmetry Happen with PDO Threads?
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.
PDO Threads or Aptos
Makers of these threads say that by combining PCL and PDO threads in one, patients are getting the best of both worlds. They are supposedly getting longer-lasting results (up to three years) with some extra versatility to be used in different types of procedures. However, they are quite expensive. Compared to PDO threads, they can be double or even triple the price. In addition, they haven’t been around a while, which means they haven’t been properly tested — at least not nearly as much as PDO threads have.
Can Thread Extrusion Happen with PDO Threads?
Thread extrusions are possible with PDO threads procedures, but it should only happen if your provider makes a mistake. This is a major reason why you should only choose a practitioner who you can trust, who has great reviews and who has a lot of experience with PDO threads procedures.
PDO Threads vs. Morpheus8
With PDO threads, you can typically go longer between repeat treatments than you can with Morpheus8. In many cases, the results from PDO threads will last up to a year. With Morpheus8, by contrast, it’s generally advised to have a three-treatment course to achieve the best results, with each of these sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart from each other.
PDO Threads at Home
Some people believe that it’s not necessary to get this procedure done in a sterile office setting, but they are wrong. That’s because PDO threads are inserted into the skin. In most cases, this is done via a preloaded canula, which essentially works in the same way that an IV does.
Nasolabial Fold Treatment — Before and After
When you get a nasolabial fold treatment using PDO threads, you are going to see the best results possible, in the least minimally-invasive way possible. Since the PDO threads will be inserted in a grid-like pattern between your nose and mouth, you will see some immediate results. You will see your skin lifted back up into the place you want it to be, rather than sagging as it was before your procedure.
PDO Thread Lift Complications
Because PDO Threads are made from a synthetic polymer (polydioxanone) that is completely biodegradable and biocompatible, the body will use natural processes to break them down over time. This is also the reason why there are typically much fewer complications with a PDO thread lift procedure than there are with a traditional facelift. That being said, there are some potential complications that you should be aware of.
Can PDO Threads Cause Nerve Damage?
It’s very rare that PDO threads would cause nerve damage. The main reason for this is that the threads are inserted into the subcutaneous skin layer. It is remotely possible though, if the threads are inserted into the skin too deep or if they’re used in what would be called a “high risk” area of the body that has a lot of nerves.
Can PDO Threads Cause Vascular Occlusion?
With PDO threads procedures, vascular occlusion is considered rare. For this to happen, a PDO thread would need to be injected into a vein or artery. Since PDO threads aren’t inserted very deep into the skin, it’s unlikely that they would come into contact with a vein or an artery.