Post Care Instructions for
PDO Threading
Results:
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Effects should be noticeable immediately after treatment. However, maximum effect will occur in 4-6 weeks.
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Bruising and swelling is normal and expected. If bruising is visible you can take oral Arnica or apply topical Arnica gel or a Cearna Arnica patch to areas that are discolored.
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Asymmetry and irregularity of the tissue is common and will typically resolve in one to two weeks.
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Pain at the insertion points is normal and may last several days after treatment. Please consult your provider for any pain beyond 2 weeks.
Avoid:
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Excessive movement or animation of the area injected for 2 weeks.
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Massage or manipulation of the tissue for 2 weeks.
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Aesthetic treatments including RF, IPL, Laser, or microneedling for 4 weeks.
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Strenuous exercise for 1 week after facial treatments and 2 weeks after body treatments. No deep squats for one month if you have had any threads injected into the buttocks area.
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Steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, or any water source that could be unclean or excessive in temperature for two weeks.
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Taking Ibuprofen for 2 weeks. Acetaminophen may be taken instead, if needed.
When to Call:
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If any of the threads are exposed or start to extrude.
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If you develop a reddened, hard, painful nodule over one or more of the threads.
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If you experience increased redness, swelling, or pain at the insertion site.
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Irregularity or visible ridges (buckling) of threads (2 weeks post-treatment).
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If you have any questions regarding your treatment.
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Please Note: To increase the rate of healing time and decrease swelling and bruising, your provider may encourage you to take oral antihistamines (Zyrtec, Benadryl) and histamine blockers (Zantac, Prilosec, Tagamet).