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Although there is no age limit on PDO thread lifts, it is unlikely that someone in their 70's will get a meaningful amount of improvement from doing threads.
Thank you for your question! As an aesthetic physician with over 30 years of medical experience and a decade in aesthetic practice, I've had the opportunity to treat many patients in their 70s and beyond. When considering PDO thread lifts, age alone isn't the sole factor; the condition of the skin and overall health are crucial.1. **Skin Condition**: PDO threads are not lifting threads but are used for repositioning subcutaneous fat and stimulating collagen around absorbable sutures. Candidates with a full face and substantial facial fat, or those with thin, severely sun-damaged skin (solar elastosis), may not be ideal for this procedure.2. **Underlying Medical Conditions**: It’s important to consider any medical conditions that could impact the treatment’s effectiveness or safety. For example: - Collagen diseases that affect collagen production may make PDO threads less effective. - If you are on blood thinners, there's a heightened risk of bruising, which is an important consideration. - Existing infections, especially dental ones, or undergoing extensive dental procedures can complicate the healing process.3. **Future Surgical Plans**: If you are considering more invasive procedures like a facelift in the near future, it’s advisable to wait. Undergoing a thread lift can complicate or delay surgical options since it's recommended to wait at least two years after a thread lift before having a facelift.I recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced aesthetic physician. They can assess your skin’s condition, review your health history, and determine if PDO threads are a suitable option for you. This personalized approach ensures the safest and most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.I hope this provides the clarity you need!
At age 72, PDO threads will have minimal to no benefit. In our practice, a lower face and neck lift accomplishes tightening loose facial and neck skin, tightening loose facial and neck muscles, lifting the jowls, and removal of the fat deposits in the neck which also includes a plasma plasty to significantly improve the jawline
The best way to turn your frown upside down is with filler injections. Another option is Botox; however, that has a potential complication of causing a crooked smile. If you want a more permanent solution, we can also improve marionette lines with fat transfer during a surgical procedure.
Im sorry to hear about your discomfort. They should have been removed 2 - 4 weeks after they were placed since they were still uncomfrtable. Few months later it will be very difficult to remove. I suggest RF treatment like Tempura over the area that hurts an dit will soften the thread. Can't...
Very likely that any foreign material like a tread should be removed once infection happened. This is the issue you should discuss with your surgeon. Good luck.
