Can you get laser treatment following a thread lift?

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I recently underwent a thread lift, and am loving the results. I have gotten clear and brilliant and fraxel in the past. I’d like to get laser treatment again, but I’m concerned that it could potentially speed up the degradation of the threads. I have heard conflicting information from different providers, so I’d like it if doctors on this platform could weigh in. Can you get laser treatment following a thread lift?

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS · Answer

Generally, you want to avoid getting deep laser treatments which may dissolve the threads for about 3 months after your procedure. It's best to wait full 6 months if possible.

One of the worst things you can do after a thread lift is to apply an excessive amount of pressure to the treated area. If you sleep on your stomach or side within the first five nights post-treatment, you may experience swelling, discomfort, bruising, or less-than-optimal results.

If you usually sleep on your side or stomach or toss and turn throughout the night, practice sleeping on your back for a few weeks before your treatment.

Facial massages and facials should be avoided for the first 10 days after treatment.

Also, you should avoid applying too much pressure to your face and elevating your blood pressure. While you may not realize it, prolong heat exposure elevates your blood pressure significantly.

In the seven days following your anti-aging treatment, you must stop taking any nutritional supplements or medications that can thin your blood.

Avoid vigorous exercise, smoking, and drinking

Facial massages and facials should be avoided for the first 10 days after treatment. Facial massages should be avoided to mitigate the risk of excessive pressure being applied to the treatment area. This mitigates the risk of swelling, bruising and the threads being forced out of place accidentally.

Facials should be avoided for the same reasons that wearing makeup should be avoided. Facials may involve excessive amounts of pressure applied to the treatment area. Some facials also involve the use of strong chemicals that can irritate the skin during the period of time after your treatment that your skin is sensitive.

Derakhsh Fozouni, MD · Answer

From my experience you have to wait at least 2-3 months for PDO threads. There are different brands and different materials. You have to know what kind you will get to be sure the time frame is appropriate. It is always better to aid in the side of caution and wait the longest time because heat can potentially dissolve threads during the 1st weeks after application.

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