A person's age at the time of treatment determines how long PDO threads can be effective for. Other factors include the quality of skin, intensity of sagging and the number of threads being used. You can expect to see results lasting for anywhere between twelve to eighteen months.
You can begin to see an immediate improvement in the areas treated by the lift. A further gradual improvement will continue between two to six months when the new collagen is produced between the threaded areas, this creates further tightening and a more youthful overall appearance.
The PDO threads are made of a bio-absorbable material and will naturally dissolve around six months after being fitted. The effects of the lift will remain for anywhere between twelve to eighteen months. This depends on your lifestyle and the number of threads inserted.
There are a few factors to determine how often treatment is needed. However, as a guide, it may not be necessary to have more threads anywhere between twelve months and eighteen months after treatment.
A painkiller will be injected under the surface of the skin to numb the area this prevents any pain or discomfort while the threads are inserted. The pain relief is similar to that of a dental injection and lasts around the same length of time.