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I had threading of the neck six months ago and it is swollen and painful. What can I do? (Photo)

RSProfile966355Jun 29, 2021
It’s been just about six months since I had my threading on my neck. It is swollen and painful. Please help!

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Dr. Ali Sherzoy, MD
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Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD

PDO threads are not a great option for the nose in general. There isn't enough tissue to hold the threads, so they will slide off pretty quickly. You may be able to get a non surgical rhinoplasty, consult with your doctor to see if you are a candidate!

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Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD

If the thread is sticking out after more than a few months, what you have is not a PDO thread. PDO threads dissolve after about 2-3 months time, so you probably got a different type of thread. I would suggest seeing the doctor that gave you the treatment to see what they can do about it. They...

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PDO threads take about one month to fully heal. While it may heal quicker for some and you could be fine after two weeks, I would suggest giving yourself a full month to recover from the threads. This way you can be sure that they are secured and the treatment area will not be as sensitive.

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