Non-surgical PDO Thread Breast Lift
Overview
PDO threads work by tightening and lifting the skin and can be used to produce impressive breast lifts without going under the knife.
- Instant and long lasting results for up to two years
- The procedure stimulates collagen production, improving tissue elasticity
- Stimulates formation of new blood vessels which improves oxygen supply to skin
- Reduces pore size due to new tissue formulation
- Stimulates fibroblasts improving skin texture and tone
- A quick procedure, with minimal downtime and discomfort
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How Does it Work?
The threads are made of the same absorbable material used for surgical stitches – polydioxanone or PDO. PDO continuously stimulates collagen synthesis under skin, which means the results improve over time. When inserted, they act as a ‘scaffold’ for the skin that helps to hold it against the effects of gravity. The threads are reabsorbed in 4 to 6 months, leaving only the new skin structure, which holds for another 18 to 24 months.
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Results
After treatment it is expected that you will start to see an improvement instantly, but considerable improvement appears after 2 or 3 months, when induction of new collagen begins.
Usually only 1 treatment is needed to achieve your desired lifting effect. The treatment takes approximately one hour and you will see results immediately after. The effect lasts from between 18 months and 2 years.
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Am I suitable for Treatment?
Your practitioner will take a detailed medical history and an assessment of your needs and expectations to ensure this is an appropriate treatment for you.
Best results are achieved on patients who have Grade 1 or 2 ptosis, this means that for those whose nipples are below the infra-mammary fold (the crease of the breast) the outcomes will not be as good as those whose nipples lie above the fold.
Treatment is not suitable for patients who:
- Have a past or current history of breast cancer
- Have breast implants
- Are pregnant or are breast feeding
- Have bleeding disorders
- Have a fear of needles
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Is it Safe?
All treatments carry a degree of risk. With PDO breast lifts there is always a risk of bruising but this will settle after the first week. After the treatment your breasts will feel slightly sore. There may also be a risk of skin puckering, but this soon settles.
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Does it Hurt
You may feel slight stinging sensation during treatment which is likened to an acupuncture treatment. A local anaesthetic is applied prior to thread insertion.
For a few days after the procedure, your breasts will be sore and feel heavy. Therefore it is advisable to take regular paracetamol and wear a support bra for the week following your treatment.
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After the Treatment
Patients can resume normal day to day activity after the treatment. Reddening at the thread introduction points will disappear between 3 and 5 hours after the treatment. Your breasts will be taped for 48 hours after the procedure to achieve best results.
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Before & After Pictures
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