I am three days post-procedure with PDO threads in my neck. Almost immediately after the procedure, I noticed the laxity in my neck was reduced on my right side but increased on the left side. When I called the physician who did the procedure, she said it is due to swelling and if it is not resolved in two weeks she will dissolve the threads - leaving me with no results for my expenditure. Is this the only option? Is there a way to reduce the laxity on the left so that it matches the results on the right?
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As three lifts can only lift the skin (rather than removing skin in a face lift) there can be some gathering. Mostly this is due to swelling which settles over a few days. This does vary with the type of thread used, for example silhouette soft produces more gathering and dimples than other...
It can take a few days for the swelling to go down after a thread lift. The tightness will soften a bit after this. There can still be some tightness for up to 4 weeks, which is why routine dental work should be avoided for 4 weeks. The tenderness will improve over 7 days, but there can still be...
In my experience with Silhouette Soft threads, the ideal candidate is the person with a skin that is not too thin or too thick and with mild to moderate skin laxity ( sagging) at the jawline.A doctor can also perform the skin stretch test to assess if the patient is suitable for this procedure...
