Smooth PDO Thread Treatment Instructions

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This treatment is a skin strengthener. Smooth PDO threads bring back the lost blood flow resulting in collagen stimulation to improve skin texture, eliminate fine lines, and improve elasticity. 

Often used in areas of skin with fine lines or crepey texture: around the eye area, the upper lip, the hollows of the cheeks, under the chin or around the mouth. Smooth PDO threads can be placed under the skin where you are looking for tightening or smoothing.

• No Surgery / No Scarring
• Controlled Healing
• Tighten Appearance of Skin
• More Youthful Appearance
• Improves Fine Lines and Wrinkles
• Little to no downtime

To minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your treatment. This includes aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen, Motrin, and Aleve and wells as high doses of vitamin-E and Omega-3 fish oil. If you take aspirin or other blood thinners on your doctor's advice or orders, do not stop taking your medication.

Please notify us in advance if you are taking Coumadin, Plavix, or any other blood thinner for a medical condition.

To minimize bruising alcohol consumption should be avoided for 48 hours prior to treatment. 

To minimize bruising, refrain from taking blood-thinning medications and supplements (see above) for several days after treatment.

Tylenol (acetaminophen) may be used for pain-relief, if necessary.

Bruising and swelling is normal and expected – use of Alastin Post-Injection serum is recommended to reduce possible bruising and swelling. 

Pain at the injection site(s) is normal – this may last several days or even one week after treatment. You may occasionally also feel stinging sensation as the solid filler threads settle in, this is normal.

To maximize your results after your treatment:

• If you see any irregularity or puckering of the skin of the treated areas, you may gently massage those areas by gently massaging in circular motions. You may repeat this 3 to 5 times a day.
• If any of the threads are exposed or start to extrude, you can either gently pull on the thread to try to remove it or you may use fine scissors to trim the suture at the skin. If you are uncomfortable performing either of these maneuvers, please contact your treatment provider to have this performed in the office. Always notify your clinician if this occurs regardless of whether you are able to return to the office or not.
• Avoid sauna or steam room for the first 24 hours.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
• Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours.
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling.
• If you have swelling, you may apply a cool compress for 15 minutes each hour.
• Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort.
• Wait a minimum of four weeks before skin care or laser treatments.

Contact the Office Immediately if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur:
• Drainage – looks like pus
• Increased warmth at or around the treated area
• Fever of 101.5 or greater
• Severe pain that is unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers