If I get PDO Threads for my sagging jowls will it interfere with my face lift which I plan to do in about 1 years time? (Photo)

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Is it better not to get any threads, could they compromise my results of my facelift in anyway or would they be completely dissolved by then? I just feel like am not completely ready for a face lift yet but feel like the threads will tide me over till then, but I am worried they may interfere with my face lift when am ready for it! Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated!

Vivek Sivarajan, MBChB · Answer

Hi Thaithai, thanks for your question.
I would advise you not to have PDO threads prior to a facelift. Some of the threads may persist when you have your facelift and this can distort the result, or even worse end up with a poor result. 
Have you considered muscle relaxing injections or fat transfer? The injections can be left to wear off and the fat transfer can work well with a lift.
Ideally i would persevere and maybe get your lift done sooner, rather than later

Maeve Kenningham, MBChB, MRCGP · Answer

Dear Thaithai,From the very limited view of your face I would agree 100% you do not appear ready for a facelift. However, as an aesthetic doctor who does thread lifts I rarely use them on their own. I find a mixture of treatments like a sprinkling of filler and Botox, coupled with the threads gives much better results and longevity than threads on their own. Tell your aesthetic doctor what bothers you and let them suggest what is most likely to give you the best results to address your cosmetic goals.Warm wishesDr Maeve Kenningham

Mark Godley, MBChB · Answer

Threads are a fantastic means to "tide you over" until it is time for a full-on facelift. By all means, proceed with the threads, as they will have dissolved significantly by the time the year is up. Added bonus: PDO Threads stimulate the skin to produce collagen and elastin, so your tissue will be in better condition when the time comes for surgery.

Vincent McGinniss, DO, FACS, FAOCO · Answer

Hi! I use PDO threads that dissolve around 6 months, but the results can last up to 2 years. We get the instant lift/results with threads and then a secondary benefit from collagen stimulation. PDO threads are made from the same material as sutures that we commonly use in surgery. In my discussion of facelift vs threads, we usually go one way or the other depending on a variety of factors: pdo threads are less expensive, instant, minimal to no downtime, but are limited in how well they can lift and on how long they last compared to a facelift. I do not think that getting threads first would hinder a facelift procedure later, especially after one year. All my best!

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