At the beginning of each appointment, we conduct a thorough consultation. During this consultation, we discuss the specific areas of concern and carefully review your medical history. It is crucial to provide complete and accurate information about your medical history, including any allergies, skin or neurological conditions, and medications you may be taking. This is necessary to ensure your safety and to achieve optimal results.

After the initial consultation, we will arrange a telemedicine consultation with a Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner will verify your health history, dosage requirements, and obtain your consent for the treatment.

Before the treatment:

-For three days leading up to the treatment, it is important to avoid consuming vitamins, alcohol, green tea, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or Motrin.

- Starting five days prior to the treatment, we recommend taking two Arnica tablets each day.

- One hour before the procedure, it is advisable to take two Tylenol Extra Strength tablets.

- It is essential to have a meal and stay hydrated before the procedure.

Lidocaine injection applied to the entry points following which threads are introduced into the skin through a fine needle- into either the skin itself, the muscle, or the subcutaneous fat. The treatment results in an immediate improvement in appearance but the results will improve over ensuing days and weeks as the PDO stimulates collagen, increasing the amount of collagen in the skin. 

The appearance of the skin improves in terms of overall texture, becoming thicker, tighter and firmer as fine lines and wrinkles are reduced.

What should/shouldn’t you do following treatment?

Most people will have no problem resuming normal activities immediately after treatment. If all instructions are followed the process will be comfortable, fast and provide an effective recovery time.

General aftercare advice:

Some pain/discomfort after treatment can be expected, Ibuprofen can be taken if required.

Do not have any other aesthetic procedures (such as toxins, fillers, peels etc.) for 7 days

Avoid extreme temperatures, alcohol and anticoagulants for 7 days. Those taking Prescribed anticoagulants such as aspirin/warfarin must continue to do so but must be aware that bruising is more likely

Gently wash the treated area as required, but do not rub or massage for 2 weeks

It is important not to overstretch the treated area (i.e. open the mouth wide) for 4 weeks (avoid dental treatment during this time if possible)

Do not have Radio-frequency, IPL, Laser or other heat treatments near the treated area for 10 weeks

Are there any side effects?

There is minimal downtime and no general anaesthetic risks. The specialised needles allow small areas to be tackled effectively. As there are no incisions, stitches are not required and scarring is unlikely.

Less commonly reported side effects:

Pain/tenderness

Thread protrusion, puckering of the skin

Bleeding/bruising/haematoma

Infection, granuloma

Swelling/inflammation

Migration (cogs)

Asymmetry

Facial nerve trauma

Stinging/scratching/pulling sensations

Allergic reaction