How long your threads will last depends somewhat on your body’s metabolism and the threads used in your procedure. In most patients, the threads dissolve 6 to 9 months following their appointment, but the procedure’s effects will likely last well beyond that. Some patients see improvements for up to 3 years following their thread lifts, in part as a result of the collagen stimulating effect you’ll enjoy following your treatment.

The length of your procedure is determined by your treatment plan and how many threads are used to achieve your desired results, but most appointments are no longer than half an hour. Many patients return to normal activities that same day. We also recommend adding the procedure to any additional cosmetic treatments, such as Botox or fillers, at the same appointment.

Your provider at SDBotox will apply a topical numbing agent as well as inject a numbing medication to the treatment areas and wait for numbing effects to kick in before starting the procedure. Following the procedure, patients may experience some swelling or bruising at treatment sites, but most can return to any planned activities the same day of their procedure. Results are immediate, with continued improvements in the weeks following as the threads settle.

Yes! The biodegradable threads have been used as sutures in surgical procedures for years and are safely broken down by the body as part of its natural processes. Slight pain or discomfort at the injection sites may be managed with over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ice applied to the affected areas.

NovaThreads come in barbed, smooth, or twist threads. Your provider will discuss your options with you that will give you the desired effect.

Patients looking for a non-surgical facelift as a way to address loose, drooping skin or to reverse the signs of aging will look to the PDO Thread Lift as an option. Non-smokers will experience the best results.