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Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:56 am  |
Hi all
It's been an age since I last logged on!
Needless to say gravity has taken it's toll & things are decidedly heading south 
I've been looking into the PDO thread lift procedure & wondered if anybody has tried it, or knows anyone that has.
Any feedback would be welcome.
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Dhyessien
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Joined: 01 Dec 2012
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Mon May 16, 2016 8:06 am |
"Realistic expectations are obviously essential. From my experience, the maximum amount of lift that can be achieved using barbs and cogged threads is around 1cm. If the patient has more to lift than this, then it may not be appropriate. [...] Threads for lifting do not work well on those with excessively lax skin, a large body habitus, thick skin and those with unrealistic expectations. Conversely, monofilament threads can be used to promote collagen stimulation in those with lax and crepey skin to promote skin tightening and texture improvement." - "Understanding Thread Lifting" by Dr. Sarah Tonks, aestheticsjournal.
Although the quote is from the PDO thread section, Dr. Tonks may be conflating it with the Silhouette type of lift. I suspect the lift is less than 1 cm for PDO threads.
I'm very excited about PDO threads. Have been looking into them for initial treatment in addition to ongoing prevention, particularly because I've avoided facial fillers. They worsen facial sag already apparent at my age (40). Frustratingly, there are precious few doctors who even mention PDO threads for laxity prevention. One in Czech Republic charges $283 (€250, Dermaestet Clinic, "prime lifting"). Low fees match prophylactic use. Where I live, I'll be charged 5 times that much, an untenable cost for yearly visits.
Quick summary/opinion on the procedure. PDO threads appear to match all my requirements for my first facial rejuvenation 1) non-surgical treatment, 2) comparatively low risk, and 3) prophylactic. It induces collagen deposition and fibrosis as a reaction to the threads, which dissolve within a few months. The creation of the "collagen skeleton" results in tightening of the connective tissues of the face. Because the "collagen skeleton" is susceptible to aging, the effect will last up to 2 years depending on the age of the patient. Different threads can be used depending on whether it's intended for collagen induction only (e.g., lips) or combined with lifting (e.g., jowls). Specialist experience is necessary as the threads must be placed a specified distance within the skin and incorrect placement risks nerve damage and hematoma formation among other side effects. |
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