Facial Thread Lifting Melbourne

• Avoid sun and tanning for at least two weeks, and protect skin with SPF 50 sunscreen.
• Avoid cosmetic injectable treatments: anti-wrinkle treatments for two weeks and dermal fillers for four weeks before treatment.
• Avoid skincare containing active ingredients such as vitamin A, retinol or glycolic acid.
• Avoid supplements that can increase bruising and bleeding, including green tea, omegas, primrose oil, garlic, echinacea, vitamin E and multivitamins.
• Avoid Nurofen, aspirin and other anti-inflammatory or anticoagulation medications; only stop prescribed medication if approved by your GP.

• Mild to moderate redness, swelling and bruising can take seven to 14 days to resolve. Arnica gel or ointment may be applied after the procedure as needed.
• A stinging, pulling or scratchy sensation is normal and generally subsides within two to eight weeks.
• Delayed healing and tenderness can subside in two to eight weeks, or longer.
• Contact your clinic if you experience prolonged redness, swelling, infection or another disturbance to treated skin. In rare cases of infection, contact your GP.

• Keep the dressing tape and insertion area dry for at least 24 to 48 hours, or as directed.
• Use a cold compress for five to 10 minutes every hour for up to 24 hours if required to reduce pain and swelling.
• LED Light Therapy immediately before or after treatment may help minimise swelling and bruising and enhance results.
• Use Velvet Co Mineral Makeup or another mineral-based makeup after treatment.
• If provided with a compression face sling, wear it consistently for 48 to 72 hours, then at night for one to two weeks, to help keep threads in place and reduce swelling.

• Do not massage areas where PDO threads were placed unless instructed by your Cosmetic Nurse.
• Avoid touching the area for 24 hours and direct pressure on the face for one week; sleeping on your back is recommended.
• Until swelling and bruising resolve, avoid AHA or vitamin A products, strongly scented lotions and soaps, shaving, waxing, plucking, exfoliation, excessive sweating, swimming, saunas, very hot showers and excessive alcohol.
• Do not book laser, skin or other cosmetic injectable treatments on the face for at least two weeks. Wait two weeks for anti-wrinkle injections, four weeks for dermal fillers, and four to six weeks for dental procedures.

The procedure is usually completed in under an hour. Results can be visible immediately and continue to improve over the next few months. The source recommends treatment every eight to 12 months to maintain results; after threads dissolve, collagen stimulation may leave skin firmer and more elastic than before treatment.